Indonesia is best known for exporting commodities such as coal and palm oil, but it is also one of Asia's biggest car-making hubs. Assembly plants around Jakarta and West Java build MPVs, SUVs and pickups for Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and even Japan.
In 2025 Indonesia exported a record 518,212 fully built (CBU) cars, up 9.7% on 2024, while sales at home fell. Add motorcycles and parts, and vehicle exports under HS chapter 87 reached US$12.2 billion, making it the country's fifth-largest export group. Here is a closer look.
Indonesia vehicle exports at a glance
| Indicator | 2025 | Change vs 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicles & parts export value (HS 87) | US$12.2 bn | – |
| Fully built (CBU) cars exported | 518,212 units | +9.7% (record) |
| Passenger car export value (HS 8703) | US$6.45 bn | +7.5% |
| Fully built motorcycles exported | 544,133 units | -5.0% |
| Motorcycle export value (HS 8711) | US$1.62 bn | +35.5% |
| Motorcycle kits (CKD) exported | About 8.1 million sets | – |
Vehicle HS codes: what Indonesia exports
Everything with wheels falls under HS chapter 87. These are the codes that matter most for Indonesia:
| HS code | Product | Indonesian examples |
|---|---|---|
| 8703 | Passenger cars, MPVs and SUVs | Toyota Avanza, Veloz, Fortuner; Mitsubishi Xpander; Hyundai Creta |
| 8704 | Goods vehicles (pickups, light trucks) | Daihatsu Gran Max, Suzuki Carry, Isuzu Traga |
| 8708 | Parts and accessories for cars | Wheels, brakes, gearboxes, body parts |
| 8711 | Motorcycles and scooters | Honda and Yamaha scooters and underbones |
| 8714 | Parts for motorcycles | Frames, wheels, engine parts |
| 8702 / 8701 | Buses and tractors | Bus chassis, truck chassis |
Track monthly shipments for every code under HS 87 vehicles and parts.
Export value by product
Passenger cars bring in more than half of the chapter's value. Motorcycles and motorcycle parts grew fastest in 2025.
| HS code | Product | Export value 2025 | Share | Change vs 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8703 | Passenger cars | US$6.45 bn | 53% | +7.5% |
| 8708 | Car parts & accessories | US$2.13 bn | 17% | +0.7% |
| 8711 | Motorcycles | US$1.62 bn | 13% | +35.5% |
| 8714 | Motorcycle parts | US$1.32 bn | 11% | +19.9% |
| Other 87xx | Trucks, buses, trailers and other | US$0.68 bn | 6% | – |
| 87 | Total vehicles & parts | US$12.2 bn | 100% |
Which brands export the most cars?
Japanese brands dominate. Toyota alone shipped about a third of all Indonesian-built car exports in 2025, and Toyota, Daihatsu and Mitsubishi together accounted for almost 80%. Hyundai is the biggest non-Japanese exporter, from its plant in West Java.
| Brand | CBU exports 2025 | Share | Main export models |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota | 175,446 | 33.9% | Avanza, Veloz, Fortuner, Innova Zenix, Yaris Cross |
| Daihatsu | 124,848 | 24.1% | Gran Max, plus Toyota-badged Rush, Raize, Town Ace and Lite Ace |
| Mitsubishi | 105,079 | 20.3% | Xpander, Xforce, Pajero Sport |
| Hyundai | 54,175 | 10.5% | Creta, Stargazer, Kona EV |
| Suzuki | 30,636 | 5.9% | Ertiga, XL7, Carry pickup, APV |
| Honda | 17,126 | 3.3% | – |
| Others | 10,902 | 2.1% | Isuzu Traga, Wuling, Chery and others |
Where Indonesian cars go
Most Indonesian cars stay in Asia and the Middle East. The Philippines is the largest market by value, followed by Vietnam and Saudi Arabia. Brands also ship to the United Arab Emirates, other ASEAN countries, Latin America and Africa, while Daihatsu sends the Gran Max to Japan under the Mazda Bongo name.
| Market | Share of car export value* |
|---|---|
| Philippines | 27.6% |
| Vietnam | 16.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | 15.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | 5.5% |
| Other markets | About 35% (Latin America, Africa, Japan, rest of ASEAN) |
*Share of passenger car export value in the first half of 2024, the latest country split available.
Motorcycles: fewer units, higher value
Indonesia is one of the world's biggest motorcycle producers, and Honda alone has capacity for more than 5 million bikes a year in the country. Exports of fully built motorcycles peaked at about 804,000 units in 2021 and have eased since, to 544,133 units in 2025.
But value tells a different story. Motorcycle export value rose 35.5% in 2025 to US$1.62 billion, which points to a shift towards larger, pricier models. Indonesia also shipped about 8.1 million motorcycle kits (CKD) for assembly abroad, and motorcycle parts exports grew almost 20%.
| Year | CBU motorcycles exported |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 700,392 |
| 2021 | 803,931 |
| 2022 | 743,551 |
| 2023 | 570,004 |
| 2024 | 572,506 |
| 2025 | 544,133 |
2026 so far: cars cool, kits and parts boom
After a record 2025, fully built car exports have levelled off. From January to September 2026 Indonesia exported 371,260 CBU cars, down 2.7% on the same period of 2025. September was especially weak, at 33,888 units (-28.4% year on year). At the same time, exports of car kits and components jumped.
| Jan–Sep 2026 | Volume | Change vs Jan–Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Fully built (CBU) cars | 371,260 units | -2.7% |
| Car kits (CKD) | 56,843 units | +24.5% |
| Car components | Over 142 million pieces | +32.2% |
| Brand | CBU exports, Jan–Sep 2026 |
|---|---|
| Toyota | 130,582 |
| Daihatsu | 95,368 |
| Mitsubishi | 84,971 |
| Hyundai | 30,781 |
| Suzuki | 12,132 |
| Honda | 11,550 |
| Isuzu | 4,622 |
| Wuling | 1,042 |
The growth in kits and parts shows Indonesia becoming a supplier to assembly plants in other countries, not just a seller of finished cars.
What this means for buyers and exporters
- MPVs and SUVs are Indonesia's speciality. Seven-seat family cars built for Asian roads are the core of the export business, so buyers looking for that segment have plenty of choice.
- Parts and kits are the growth area. Component and CKD exports are rising much faster than finished cars, opening opportunities for parts buyers and assemblers abroad.
- Watch the Middle East and Latin America. Brands are pushing beyond ASEAN, and markets such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE are increasingly important.
- Check brand and model by HS code. Cars (8703), pickups (8704) and parts (8708) have different buyers, so shipment data at 8-digit level helps you find the right partners.
Find vehicle and auto parts buyers and suppliers
Annual totals show where the market is heading. Shipment records show who is actually trading. With our Indonesia export data you can search vehicle and parts shipments by 8-digit HS code and see the exporter, foreign buyer, quantity, value, port and destination, updated every month.
Browse the Indonesian exporter directory, check the HS code list, or request a free sample of vehicle export data.
Also read: Top 10 Products Indonesia Exports in 2026, Indonesia Footwear Exports 2026 and Indonesia Nickel Exports 2026.
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