- Toyota dominates both CBU and component exports in Indonesia’s Q1 2026 performance.
- Mitsubishi Motors leads CKD exports while March shows a MoM decline after February peak.
Indonesia Automotive Exports Show Mixed Momentum in Q1 2026
Fresh data released on April 12, 2026 by the GAIKINDO highlights Indonesia’s automotive export trajectory during the first quarter of the year, revealing both strong annual growth and short-term fluctuations. The infographic and supporting monthly statistics confirm that export activity gained momentum early in the quarter before tapering in March. Within the broader Indonesia automotive ecosystem, leading OEMs continued to strengthen their global supply footprint, particularly across completely built-up (CBU), completely knocked down (CKD), and component export categories.
Toyota Maintains Leadership in CBU and Component Exports
In the CBU export segment, Toyota secured the top position, reinforcing its dominance in Indonesia’s export landscape. During Q1 2026, total CBU exports reached 123,455 units, reflecting a 12.2% year-on-year increase. Alongside Toyota, Daihatsu and Mitsubishi Motors ranked among the top contributors, collectively driving export growth. Toyota’s leadership extended further into the component export segment, where it accounted for a significant majority of the more than 44 million parts exported during the quarter, demonstrating its deep integration within global supply chains.
Mitsubishi Motors Leads CKD Export Segment
The CKD export category presented a different leadership pattern, with Mitsubishi Motors emerging as the segment leader. Total CKD exports reached 18,972 sets in Q1 2026, underscoring steady demand for semi-assembled vehicle shipments. This segment plays a critical role in enabling localized vehicle assembly in international markets, and Mitsubishi’s performance indicates strong overseas partnerships and sustained production alignment within the automotive industry.
Export Volumes Decline in March After February Peak
Despite the overall positive quarterly performance, monthly data reveals a slowdown toward the end of the quarter. February recorded the highest export volumes across categories, followed by a noticeable month-on-month decline in March. This trend affected CBU, CKD, and component exports alike, suggesting short-term demand adjustments or logistical factors influencing shipment cycles. However, the quarterly growth figures indicate that the broader export trajectory remains resilient and upward-oriented.
Component Export Landscape Expands with Multiple OEM Contributions
Beyond Toyota’s dominant share, several other OEMs contributed to Indonesia’s component export ecosystem. Companies such as Honda, Hino, Hyundai, and Suzuki played supporting roles in driving the export of over 44 million components during the quarter. This diversified participation highlights Indonesia’s growing importance as a manufacturing and export hub, capable of supplying both complete vehicles and critical automotive parts to global markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What drove Indonesia automotive exports growth in Q1 2026?
Indonesia automotive exports grew due to strong CBU shipment volumes and sustained global demand, particularly led by Toyota and supported by other OEMs. The total CBU exports reached 123,455 units, reflecting a 12.2% year-on-year increase. Additionally, component exports exceeding 44 million pieces contributed significantly to overall growth. Despite a decline in March, strong February performance and consistent OEM participation ensured that the quarterly trend remained positive and reinforced Indonesia’s position as a key export hub.
Which companies led different export segments in Q1 2026?
Toyota led both the CBU and component export segments, demonstrating its strong production and supply chain capabilities in Indonesia. Meanwhile, Mitsubishi Motors topped the CKD export category with 18,972 sets exported during the quarter. Other key contributors included Daihatsu in CBU exports and Honda, Hino, Hyundai, and Suzuki in component exports. This distribution of leadership across segments reflects a diversified and competitive automotive export ecosystem in Indonesia.
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