- Indonesia automotive exports reached a May 2026 peak.
- Component shipments recorded remarkable year-over-year export growth.
Indonesia's automotive industry strengthened its export performance during the first five months of 2026, according to an infographic released by Gaikindo on June 24, 2026. The latest figures showed that completely built-up (CBU) vehicle exports achieved their highest monthly volume of the year in May, while automotive component exports posted exceptional growth. The data indicates continued export momentum despite mixed year-over-year performance across different shipment categories.
CBU vehicle exports totaled 47,560 units in May 2026, representing a marginal 0.6% year-over-year decline while still marking the highest monthly export volume recorded so far in 2026. The leading exporters by shipment volume were Toyota with 14,067 units, Mitsubishi Motors with 12,974 units, Daihatsu with 12,818 units, Hyundai with 4,145 units, and Suzuki with 1,878 units, reflecting the strong contribution of major manufacturers to Indonesia's vehicle export performance.
May 2026 Indonesia Automotive Export Performance
| Export Category | May 2026 | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|
| CBU Vehicles | 47,560 Units | -0.6% |
| CKD Shipments | 6,705 Sets | -10.6% |
| Automotive Components | 25.7 Million Pieces | +112.9% |
Completely knocked-down (CKD) export shipments reached 6,705 sets during May 2026, representing a 10.6% decline compared with the same month a year earlier. In contrast, automotive component exports delivered the strongest performance among all export categories, climbing to 25.7 million pieces during May and recording a substantial 112.9% year-over-year increase. These results highlight differing trends across Indonesia's automotive export segments while demonstrating significant growth in component shipments.
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What were Indonesia's automotive export highlights in May 2026?
Indonesia's automotive exports recorded their strongest CBU vehicle shipment volume of 2026 during May, while automotive component exports experienced exceptional growth. CBU exports reached 47,560 units despite a slight 0.6% year-over-year decline, CKD shipments totaled 6,705 sets with a 10.6% decrease, and automotive component exports climbed to 25.7 million pieces, representing a 112.9% year-over-year increase. Toyota, Mitsubishi Motors, Daihatsu, Hyundai, and Suzuki were the top CBU exporting brands for the month.
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