Imports of foreign cars into Vietnam have increased sharply.

Imported cars into Vietnam reached 102,817 units in the first half of the year, an increase of 38.3% compared to the same period last year.

According to statistics recently released by the Customs Department, in June, Vietnam imported more than 18,800 vehicles of all types, worth approximately 407 million USD. Notably, imports of transport vehicles surged to 2,732 units, a 40% increase in quantity and a 35.2% increase in value compared to May. This dramatic increase mainly came from two main sources: China and Thailand.

In contrast to the commercial vehicle segment, passenger cars with fewer than 9 seats saw a slight decrease, reaching over 14,000 units. Other types of vehicles also only reached 2,067 imported units, valued at $84.2 million, a decrease of over 27% in both quantity and value compared to the previous month. Although 94% of imports still originate from China, the downward trend in imports of this type of vehicle suggests caution from businesses or a shift in domestic demand.

By the end of June, Vietnam had imported a total of 102,817 complete automobiles, an increase of 38.3% compared to the same period last year. Of these, passenger cars with fewer than 9 seats accounted for the majority with 78,345 units, an increase of 29.4%; while transport vehicles reached 12,362 units, a significant increase of 124.3%.

Along with complete vehicles, automotive components and spare parts continue to play a crucial role in Vietnam's automotive industry supply chain. In the first six months of the year, imports of this product group reached US$2.64 billion, a 28% increase compared to the same period last year, with China remaining the largest supplier, followed by Thailand, South Korea, Japan, India, and Indonesia.

The strong growth in the transport vehicle sector, along with a large volume of imported components, demonstrates the rebound of the logistics, construction, and transport industries, and reflects businesses' expectations for economic recovery and public investment in the second half of the year.

With the current growth momentum, 2025 is expected to set a new record, especially in the context of the domestic market increasingly demanding product diversity, high performance, and fuel efficiency.

Regarding domestically sold automobiles, according to a report by the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA), total market sales in June reached 31,977 vehicles of all types. This figure represents a 9% increase compared to May and a significant 20% increase compared to the same period last year.

Overall, in the first six months of this year, the number of automobiles sold reached 163,021 units of all types, an increase of 21% compared to the same period last year. Of these, passenger car sales increased by 18%; commercial vehicle sales increased by 28%; and specialized vehicle sales increased by 28% compared to the first six months of 2024.

Among VAMA member companies, Toyota continues to lead in sales volume, followed by Ford, Mitsubishi, Mazda, KIA, and Honda.

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