New car sales in Indonesia increased 14.0% year-on-year to 69,219 units in May 2026, after surging 55.0% in the previous month. It was the second consecutive month of growth, though at a slower pace amid persistent price pressures. However, the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (Gaikindo) remains concerned about the weakening rupiah, which could potentially increase production and import costs if the depreciation persists. For the first five months of the year, car sales grew 12.8% from the same period in 2025, reaching 359,015 units. Gaikindo previously targeted domestic new car sales to reach 850,000 units in 2026. That figure represents a 5.8% increase from the 2025 total of 803,687 units. On a monthly basis, car sales fell, declining 14.3% from April, when sales totaled 80,776 units. Meanwhile, retail new car sales grew 16.8% month-on-month to 71,890 units. source: PT Astra International TBK

Car Registrations in Indonesia decreased to 69219 Units in May from 80776 Units in April of 2026. Car Registrations in Indonesia averaged 61697.56 Units from 1999 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 115974.00 Units in September of 2013 and a record low of 1898.00 Units in January of 1999. This page provides - Indonesia Total Car Sales - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Indonesia Total Car Sales - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on June of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-05-10 06:10 AM
Car Sales YoY
Apr 55.0% -13.8% -7.0%
2026-06-10 12:40 AM
Car Sales YoY
May 14.0% 55.0%
2026-07-10 06:00 AM
Car Sales YoY
Jun 14.0%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Business Confidence 10.11 10.61 points Mar 2026
Capacity Utilization 73.33 73.15 percent Mar 2026
Car Production 1026976.00 1180355.00 Units Dec 2024
Car Sales YoY 69219.00 80776.00 Units May 2026
Changes in Inventories 103957.64 4169.35 IDR Billion Mar 2026
Composite Leading Indicator 100.06 100.39 points May 2026
Corruption Index 34.00 37.00 Points Dec 2025
Corruption Rank 109.00 99.00 Dec 2025
Industrial Production -3.82 2.63 percent Mar 2026
Motorbike Sales YoY 479388.00 520972.00 Units May 2026


Indonesia Total Car Sales
In Indonesia, Total Car Sales refers to total domestic sales of new passenger cars.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
69219.00 80776.00 115974.00 1898.00 1999 - 2026 Units Monthly
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Indonesia Car Sales Rise 14% in May
New car sales in Indonesia increased 14.0% year-on-year to 69,219 units in May 2026, after surging 55.0% in the previous month. It was the second consecutive month of growth, though at a slower pace amid persistent price pressures. However, the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (Gaikindo) remains concerned about the weakening rupiah, which could potentially increase production and import costs if the depreciation persists. For the first five months of the year, car sales grew 12.8% from the same period in 2025, reaching 359,015 units. Gaikindo previously targeted domestic new car sales to reach 850,000 units in 2026. That figure represents a 5.8% increase from the 2025 total of 803,687 units. On a monthly basis, car sales fell, declining 14.3% from April, when sales totaled 80,776 units. Meanwhile, retail new car sales grew 16.8% month-on-month to 71,890 units.
2026-06-10
Indonesia Car Sales Jump 55% in April
New car sales in Indonesia surged 55.0% year-on-year to 80,776 units in April 2026, recovering from a 13.8% plunge in the previous month. The rebound came as activity returned to normal after the long Eid al-Fitr holiday in March. For the first four months of the year, car sales grew 12.5% compared to the same period in 2025, reaching 289,787 units. The Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (Gaikindo) previously targeted domestic new car sales to reach 850,000 units in 2026. That figure represents a 5.8% increase from the 2025 total of 803,687 units. On a monthly basis, car sales also rose, jumping 31.8% from March, when sales totaled 61,271 units. Meanwhile, retail new car sales increased 13.7% month-on-month to 75,730 units.
2026-05-10
Indonesia Car Sales Fall 13.8% in March
New car sales in Indonesia dropped 13.8% year-on-year to 61,271 units in March 2026, reversing an upwardly revised 12.3% surge in the previous month. The decline was due to the long Eid al-Fitr holiday. However, for the first quarter of the year, car sales rose 1.7% compared to the same period in 2025, reaching 209,021 units. The Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (Gaikindo) previously targeted domestic new car sales to reach 850,000 units in 2026. That figure represents a 5.8% increase from the 2025 total of 803,687 units. On a monthly basis, car sales also declined, plunging 24.6% from February, when they recorded 81,250 units. Meanwhile, retail new car sales fell 14.8% month-on-month to 66,637 units.
2026-04-12