New car sales in Indonesia jumped 28.1% year-on-year to 79,450 units in September 2026, though easing from a 32.4% surge in August and marking the sixth consecutive month of expansion, according to data from the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO). The deceleration in growth came as the sharper increases in July and August were partly boosted by the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2026, held from July 29 to August 9. For the first nine months of the year, sales advanced 21% from the same period a year earlier to 679,020 units, highlighting resilient consumer demand despite inflationary pressures and higher non-subsidized fuel prices. GAIKINDO previously targeted domestic new car sales to reach 850,000 units this year. That figure represents 5.8% growth from the 2025 total of 803,687 units. Meanwhile, retail new car sales grew 27.4% from a year earlier to 81,243 units in September. On a monthly basis, car sales fell 2.7%. source: PT Astra International TBK

Car Registrations in Indonesia decreased to 79540 Units in September from 81756 Units in August of 2026. Car Registrations in Indonesia averaged 61902.95 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 October of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-09-09 12:20 AM
Car Sales YoY
Aug 32.4% 33.3%
2026-10-08 01:45 AM
Car Sales YoY
Sep 28.1% 32.4%
2026-11-13 06:00 AM
Car Sales YoY
Oct 28.1%


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Composite Leading Indicator 98.63 98.76 points Sep 2026
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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
79540.00 81756.00 115974.00 1898.00 1999 - 2026 Units Monthly
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Indonesia Car Sales Surge 28.1% in September
New car sales in Indonesia jumped 28.1% year-on-year to 79,450 units in September 2026, though easing from a 32.4% surge in August and marking the sixth consecutive month of expansion, according to data from the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO). The deceleration in growth came as the sharper increases in July and August were partly boosted by the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2026, held from July 29 to August 9. For the first nine months of the year, sales advanced 21% from the same period a year earlier to 679,020 units, highlighting resilient consumer demand despite inflationary pressures and higher non-subsidized fuel prices. GAIKINDO previously targeted domestic new car sales to reach 850,000 units this year. That figure represents 5.8% growth from the 2025 total of 803,687 units. Meanwhile, retail new car sales grew 27.4% from a year earlier to 81,243 units in September. On a monthly basis, car sales fell 2.7%.
2026-10-08
Indonesia Car Sales Hit 6-Month High
New car sales in Indonesia surged 32.4% year-on-year to a six-month high of 81,756 units in August 2026, following a 33.3% jump in July and marking the fifth consecutive month of expansion, according to data from the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO). The sharp increase came amid the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2026, held from July 29 to August 9, which contributed to sales in July and August. For the first eight months of the year, sales increased 20.1% from the same period a year earlier to 599,491 units, highlighting resilient consumer demand despite inflationary pressures and higher non-subsidized fuel prices. 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. Meanwhile, retail new car sales grew 25.5% from a year earlier to 83,422 units in July. On a monthly basis, car sales edged up 0.8%
2026-09-09
Indonesia Car Sales Rise 33.3% in July
New car sales in Indonesia grew 33.3% year-on-year to a five-month high of 81,115 units in July 2026, following a 32.9% increase in June and marking the fourth consecutive month of expansion, according to data from the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO). The acceleration came amid the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2026, which also contributed to July sales. For the first seven months of the year, sales rose 18.3% from the same period a year earlier to 437,544 units, highlighting resilient consumer demand despite inflationary pressures and higher non-subsidized fuel prices. 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. Meanwhile, retail new car sales grew 23.1% from a year earlier to 77,412 units in July.
2026-08-11