Quick Takeaways
- Vietnam auto sales in 2025 crossed a new historical peak, driven by strong December momentum and commercial vehicle demand.
- Imports and locally assembled vehicles contributed almost equally, showing a structurally balanced market.
Vietnam auto sales 2025 recorded strong momentum as Vietnam’s automobile market closed the year with significant growth. New data from the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association confirmed that December vehicle demand surged, reflecting both rising consumer confidence and expanding commercial vehicle activity across the country.
The report showed that total automobile sales, including imports from non-VAMA manufacturers, reached 47,067 units in December, representing a 49 percent year-on-year increase. This performance was supported equally by locally assembled and imported vehicles.
This balance highlights how Vietnam’s domestic manufacturing base and import channels are contributing almost equally to market expansion.
VAMA Vietnam Auto Sales 2025 Close With Double-Digit Growth
Across the full year, VAMA Vietnam auto sales 2025 reached 375,736 vehicles, marking a 10.5 percent increase compared with the previous year. The split between locally assembled and imported vehicles showed Vietnam’s continued dependence on global supply while maintaining strong local production.
This near-even distribution signals that consumer demand is spread across both domestically produced and fully imported vehicles, strengthening the overall automotive ecosystem.
VAMA Members Performance Shows Mixed Segment Trends
Sales from 20 VAMA member manufacturers totaled 313,359 vehicles in 2025, reflecting 5.9 percent growth. While overall volume increased, segment-level performance varied significantly.
The sharp rise in commercial vehicles indicates increased logistics, infrastructure development, and industrial activity, which is now becoming a key driver of Vietnam’s auto market growth.
Brand Rankings in Vietnam Auto Market 2025
Based on industry tracking data, several manufacturers strengthened their positions in VAMA Vietnam auto sales 2025, with Japanese and American brands leading the rankings.
Brand 2025 Sales Market Share YoY Change
Toyota (excluding Lexus) 71,954 19.2% +8.1%
Ford 50,450 13.4% +19.6%
Mitsubishi 44,107 11.7% +7.1%
Thaco Mazda 32,455 8.6% −0.4%
Honda 28,719 7.6% +1.6%
Thaco Kia 27,176 7.2% −21.4%
Toyota maintained its leadership position, while Ford posted one of the strongest growth rates, supported by rising demand for utility and commercial-focused models.
Vietnam’s automotive market in 2025 demonstrated a clear shift toward commercial and utility vehicles, while brand competition intensified across both domestic and imported segments, setting the stage for further structural changes in the coming year.
The report showed that total automobile sales, including imports from non-VAMA manufacturers, reached 47,067 units in December, representing a 49 percent year-on-year increase. This performance was supported equally by locally assembled and imported vehicles.
- CKD (Completely Knocked Down) vehicles: 23,826 units
- CBU (Completely Built Units): 23,241 units
This balance highlights how Vietnam’s domestic manufacturing base and import channels are contributing almost equally to market expansion.
VAMA Vietnam Auto Sales 2025 Close With Double-Digit Growth
Across the full year, VAMA Vietnam auto sales 2025 reached 375,736 vehicles, marking a 10.5 percent increase compared with the previous year. The split between locally assembled and imported vehicles showed Vietnam’s continued dependence on global supply while maintaining strong local production.
- CKD volume: 179,243 units
- CBU volume: 196,493 units
This near-even distribution signals that consumer demand is spread across both domestically produced and fully imported vehicles, strengthening the overall automotive ecosystem.
VAMA Members Performance Shows Mixed Segment Trends
Sales from 20 VAMA member manufacturers totaled 313,359 vehicles in 2025, reflecting 5.9 percent growth. While overall volume increased, segment-level performance varied significantly.
- Passenger cars: Down 0.6 percent
- Commercial vehicles: Up 22.6 percent
- Special-purpose vehicles: Down 24.9 percent
The sharp rise in commercial vehicles indicates increased logistics, infrastructure development, and industrial activity, which is now becoming a key driver of Vietnam’s auto market growth.
Brand Rankings in Vietnam Auto Market 2025
Based on industry tracking data, several manufacturers strengthened their positions in VAMA Vietnam auto sales 2025, with Japanese and American brands leading the rankings.
Brand 2025 Sales Market Share YoY Change
Toyota (excluding Lexus) 71,954 19.2% +8.1%
Ford 50,450 13.4% +19.6%
Mitsubishi 44,107 11.7% +7.1%
Thaco Mazda 32,455 8.6% −0.4%
Honda 28,719 7.6% +1.6%
Thaco Kia 27,176 7.2% −21.4%
Toyota maintained its leadership position, while Ford posted one of the strongest growth rates, supported by rising demand for utility and commercial-focused models.
Vietnam’s automotive market in 2025 demonstrated a clear shift toward commercial and utility vehicles, while brand competition intensified across both domestic and imported segments, setting the stage for further structural changes in the coming year.
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