automotive
The Automotive category covers industry trends, production data, and trade dynamics shaping the vehicle manufacturing and supply chain sector. It explores automobile production, exports, imports, foreign investment, and government policies, providing insights into electric vehicles (EVs), automotive components, supply chain challenges, and consumer demand. This section also examines technological advancements, infrastructure development, and regulatory changes impacting the industry. Whether analyzing market growth, investment opportunities, or policy shifts, this category serves as a resource for businesses, investors, and policymakers navigating the evolving automotive sector.
Motorbike production in Vietnam down 16.41 percent in September
Vietnam produced 259,000 motorbikes in September 2025, down 16.41 percent from August, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Motor vehicle production in Vietnam up 2.48 percent in September
Vietnam produced 39,000 motor vehicles in September, up 2.48 percent month-on-month, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office. Total output in the first nine months of 2025 reached 338,000 units, representing a 53 percent year-on-year increase, reflecting a recovery in both domestic demand and export-oriented assembly.
Motor vehicles imports for Vietnam up 10.53 percent month-on-month, China and Indonesia top sources
Vietnam’s motor vehicle imports reached US$401.62 million in September 2025, up 10.53 percent from August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Car sales in Vietnam rebound 21 percent month-on-month in September
Vietnam’s auto market saw a sharp recovery in September 2025, with total sales reaching 26,291 units, up 21 percent from August but still 18 percent lower than the same month last year, according to the latest data from the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA).
Motorbikes: Vietnam output up 5.8 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s motorbike production in August 2025 was estimated at 310,700 units, slightly down from 312,300 units in July. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office, August output rose 9.1 percent year-on-year.
Cars: Vietnam output up 59.6 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s car production in August 2025 was estimated at 40,100 units, up from 37,600 units in July. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office, August output rose 37.1 percent year-on-year.
Automotive: Vietnam motor vehicle imports down 15.3 percent in August, China and Thailand top suppliers
Vietnam imported US$363.35 million of motor vehicles in August, a 15.3 percent decline from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$3.02 billion.
Automotive: Vietnam auto sales drop 18 percent in August
Vietnam’s auto sales in July 2025 showed mixed performance across key segments, according to new data from the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA).
Automotive: Vietnam’s VinFast sees losses widen despite revenue growth in Q2 2025
VinFast Auto reported revenues of VND 16.61 trillion (US$663 million) for the second quarter of 2025, up 91.6 percent year-on-year and 1.9 percent from the previous quarter, driven by steady electric vehicle sales and growth in overseas markets. However, the company also posted a gross loss of VND 6.82 trillion (US$272.4 million) and a net loss of VND 20.34 trillion (US$812 million), 8.4 percent worse than a year earlier and 15 percent higher than the prior quarter, according to the firm’s Unaudited Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Automotive: Vietnam motorbike production rises in July, steady year-to-date growth
Vietnam’s motorbike production increased to 312.2 thousand units in July 2025, up from 297.9 thousand in June. Output grew 0.9 percent year-on-year in July and 5.3 percent over the first seven months, reaching 1.88 million units, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Automotive: Vietnam car production slips in July but surges year-to-date
Vietnam produced 38.8 thousand cars in July 2025, down from 40.9 thousand in June. Despite the month-on-month decline, output jumped 44.1 percent year-on-year in July and 64.4 percent in the first seven months, totalling 263 thousand units, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Cars & motorbikes: Vietnam automotive financing market to reach US$33.3 billion by 2033: Report
Vietnam’s automotive financing market, valued at US$11.5 billion in 2024, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.55 percent to reach US$33.3 billion by 2033, according to a report from Astute Analytica. Rising incomes, low vehicle penetration, and surging demand for loans are driving expansion.
Automotive: Vietnam tyre market to reach US$4.28 billion by 2030
Vietnam’s tyre market was valued at US$3.13 billion in 2024 and is projected at US$4.28 billion by 2030, a 5.37 percent CAGR, according to a report from Research and Markets. The increase is being driven by rising vehicle production, increased domestic rubber supply, and supportive tax policy.
Vietnam Car Sales Tracker: July Update [data]
The June sales report of the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association–the VAMA–has found that vehicle sales of the group’s members jumped 3 percent in July compared to June. Increases were seen in passenger vehicles, trucks, buses,and hybrids.
Automotive: Vietnam Motor Show 2025 cancelled amid weak market
The Vietnam Motor Show 2025, the country’s largest annual auto industry event, has been cancelled due to a sluggish market and a lack of significant new model launches, Tuoi Tre has reported.
Automotive: Vietnam’s top import origins for motor vehicles (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of motor vehicles saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $429,025,294, a 5.43 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Automotive: Vietnam’s top import origins for parts and accessories of motor vehicles (July 2025)
/Vietnam’s imports of parts and accessories of motor vehicles saw a notable increase in July 2025, reaching $521,378,939, a 13.10 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Automotive: Vietnam’s motorbike production climbs to 299.8 thousand units in June 2025
Vietnam produced an estimated 299.8 thousand motorbikes in June 2025, up from 272.0 thousand in May, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office. Total production in the first six months reached 1.57 million units.
Automotive: Vietnam produces 43,200 cars in June 2025, up from 37,600 in May
Vietnam produced 43,200 cars in June 2025, up from 37,600 in May, according to preliminary data from the National Statistics Office. This brings total car production in the first six months of the year to 226,500 units.
Transport: Vietnam manufacturers urge delay to 2026 Hanoi petrol bike ban
Vietnam’s top motorcycle makers say the government’s proposed mid-2026 ban on petrol bikes in Hanoi’s inner city is too rushed and could harm low-income consumers and manufacturers alike, the Vietnam Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (VAMM) has said in a petition sent to the government, VN Express has reported.
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