Philippines H1 2026 Vehicle Sales Decline Amid xEV Growth

Philippines Vehicle Market Performance During H1 2026

Philippines H1 2026 Vehicle Sales reached 204,557 units during the January-June 2026 period, declining 11.4% year over year, according to data released by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA). Passenger car sales decreased 11.3% to 40,503 units, while commercial vehicle sales dropped 11.4% to 164,054 units. Despite the overall market decline, electrified vehicle demand continued expanding significantly, reflecting improving supply availability and stronger consumer adoption of electric and hybrid mobility solutions across the country.

In June 2026, combined CAMPI-TMA vehicle sales declined 8.0% year over year to 37,231 units. Passenger car sales increased 16.5% to 8,061 units, while commercial vehicle sales decreased 13.1% to 29,170 units. Electrified vehicle sales recorded positive momentum during the month, increasing 16.0% to 6,995 units. Battery electric vehicles accounted for 3,193 units, followed by hybrid electric vehicles at 2,121 units and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles at 1,681 units, highlighting continued growth in electrified powertrain adoption.

Electrified Vehicle Sales Growth Accelerates

During the first half of 2026, xEV sales in the Philippines more than doubled to 31,381 units compared with the previous period. Hybrid electric vehicles represented the largest electrified segment with 17,148 units, followed by battery electric vehicles with 8,702 units and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles with 5,531 units. The growth was supported by improving vehicle supply levels and increasing availability of electrified models from major automotive manufacturers. This trend indicates a gradual transition toward lower-emission mobility solutions while conventional gasoline and diesel vehicles continue maintaining significant market presence.

The CAMPI president stated that gasoline and diesel vehicle sales improved month on month due to more stable fuel prices, while electrified vehicle sales benefited from enhanced supply conditions. The Philippine automotive market is experiencing a mixed transition phase where internal combustion engine vehicles continue serving mainstream demand, while electrified vehicles are gaining momentum through broader product availability and increasing customer awareness. This balance between conventional and electrified technologies is expected to influence future strategies of manufacturers operating in the region.

Leading Automotive Manufacturers In Philippine Sales

Among CAMPI-TMA members, Toyota maintained its leadership position during the first half of 2026 with a 49.33% market share. Mitsubishi ranked second with a 17.76% share, followed by Suzuki at 4.53%, Ford at 3.63%, and Nissan at 3.38%. These manufacturers continued adapting their strategies to changing consumer preferences, including growing interest in electrified vehicles and evolving mobility requirements across the Philippines automotive market.

The latest H1 2026 figures also include updated cumulative and electrified vehicle data compared with previously reported January-May 2026 figures combined with June results. Differences between earlier monthly calculations and the latest reported totals may reflect revisions or adjustments made to previously published data. The current summary uses the latest available CAMPI-TMA figures released as of the report date, providing an updated view of market performance, vehicle segment movement, and electrification trends in the Philippines automotive industry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to Philippine vehicle sales in H1 2026?
Philippine vehicle sales declined during H1 2026 as total CAMPI-TMA deliveries reached 204,557 units, representing an 11.4% year-over-year decrease. Passenger and commercial vehicle segments both recorded declines during the period. However, electrified vehicle sales showed strong momentum, more than doubling to 31,381 units. The growth in hybrid and electric vehicle adoption was supported by improved supply availability and increasing consumer acceptance of alternative powertrain technologies across the Philippine automotive market.