Indonesia’s car exports hit record high as domestic sales decline

FILE photo. New cars are parked at a factory in Bojomangu, Bekasi regency, West Java, on March 13, 2024. - Photo: Antara file

JAKARTA: Indonesia has seen car exports surge to a record amid persisting weak demand within the country.

The Association of Indonesian Automotive Manufacturers (Gaikindo) recorded exports of 518,000 completely built-up (CBU) vehicles in 2025, marking an “all-time high”.