The Philippine automotive industry continues to experience an upward trend as 2025 reaches the halfway point. This statement is according to the latest combined reports of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association or TMA.
The report stated that, from January to June 2025, the industry recorded a total vehicle sales of 230,912 units, a 2.0% year-to-date (YTD) sales increase vs. the same period in 2024. CAMPI and TMA attribute this positive growth to the market’s rising demand for commercial vehicles.
This is backed up by their latest data, stating that a total of 185,265 commercial vehicle units have been sold since January, a notable 11.3% increase in YTD sales over last year’s record. According to CAMPI and TMA, the commercial vehicle sector is now the main driving force of the local auto industry, registering over 80% of its total sales volume.
As for the passenger car segment, the report noted that a total of 45,647 brand-new vehicles have rolled off the dealerships nationwide since the start of 2025. This accounts for 19.77% of total market sales.
The report went on to say that in June 2025, total vehicle sales were at 40,483 units, a 3.6% increase vs. June 2024 sales. Moreover, last month’s record was up by 1.8% compared to what the industry reached in May.
For the record, Toyota Motor Philippines still holds a commanding lead of 48.19% in total market share. Mitsubishi Motors Philippines follows, occupying 19.06% of the market. In third is Nissan Philippines with a total market share of 5.14%, while Ford Philippines slots in fourth with 4.47%. Finally, Suzuki completes the top five with a total market share of 4.45%.
CAMPI and TMA say that looking into the second half of 2025, manufacturers and dealers remain focused on enhancing the customer experience, updating product offerings, and supporting overall market recovery.
