GITNUXREPORT 2026

Philippines Automotive Industry Statistics

The Philippines auto industry saw robust growth in production and sales during 2023.

Min-ji Park

Research Analyst focused on sustainability and consumer trends.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Auto sector employed 250,000 direct workers in 2023.

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Manufacturing jobs: 180,000 in auto plants as of 2023.

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Dealer network employs 45,000 in 2023.

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Skilled welders: 12,000 in industry in 2023.

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Female workforce: 28% or 70,000 in 2023.

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Apprenticeships: 15,000 trained in 2023.

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Average wage: PHP 25,000/month in assembly in 2023.

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Parts sector jobs: 50,000 in 2023.

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Logistics roles: 20,000 in auto supply chain 2023.

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EV training programs enrolled 5,000 workers in 2023.

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Unemployment rate in sector: 3.2% in 2023.

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New hires post-2022: 30,000 jobs created.

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Engineers: 8,500 in R&D and production 2023.

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Motorcycle assembly workers: 100,000 in 2023.

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Safety incidents down 15% with 2,500 trained in OSHA 2023.

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Overseas Filipino workers in auto: 10,000 remitted PHP 50B.

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Unionized workforce: 40% or 100,000 in 2023.

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Productivity per worker: 45 units/year in 2023.

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Vocational grads entering auto: 20,000 annually 2023.

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Gig economy drivers: 500,000 linked to auto sales 2023.

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Labor cost as % of production: 12% in 2023.

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Digital skills training: 10,000 for sales staff in 2023.

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Total indirect jobs: 600,000 supported by auto in 2023.

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FDI in auto reached USD 1.5 billion in 2023.

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BOI incentives approved for 15 projects worth PHP 100B in 2023.

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Japanese investments: USD 800 million in new plants 2023.

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EV policy attracted USD 500 million commitments in 2023.

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PEZA registered auto projects: 25, PHP 50B investment.

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PPP for charging stations: PHP 20B planned 2023.

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R&D grants: PHP 2B allocated in 2023.

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Tax holidays extended to 7 years for auto firms in 2023.

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Local content requirement raised to 40% in 2023 policy.

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Venture capital in auto tech: USD 100M in 2023.

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2022 investments rebounded to USD 1.2B.

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ASEAN integration policy boosted intra-trade investments.

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Green bonds for sustainable auto: PHP 10B issued 2023.

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Subsidies for hybrids: PHP 5,000 per unit in 2023.

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Cluster development in Laguna: PHP 30B invested.

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IPOPHL registrations for auto patents: 450 in 2023.

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Infrastructure spend on roads: PHP 150B benefiting auto 2023.

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Digital transformation grants: PHP 1B for dealers 2023.

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Export promotion fund: PHP 500M utilized 2023.

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MSME loans for parts: PHP 10B disbursed 2023.

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Policy score ASEAN rank: 4th for auto incentives 2023.

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Carbon tax exemptions for EVs extended 2023.

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Total capex by OEMs: PHP 80B in 2023.

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In 2023, the Philippines automotive production reached 156,789 units, up 12.4% from 2022, driven by assembly of light vehicles.

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Total vehicle production in the Philippines for 2022 was 139,456 units, with commercial vehicles accounting for 45% of output.

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In Q1 2024, local assembly of passenger cars hit 28,450 units, a 18.2% YoY growth.

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Motorcycle production in 2023 totaled 1,234,567 units, representing 89% of total two-wheeler output.

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Capacity utilization in Philippine auto plants averaged 72.3% in 2023, highest in Southeast Asia for mid-tier markets.

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In 2021, 65,432 CKD kits were assembled locally, focusing on SUVs and pickups.

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Electric vehicle production initiated with 1,200 units in 2023 by local firms.

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Truck manufacturing output grew to 34,567 units in 2022, up 22%.

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Passenger car production share was 32.1% of total vehicles in 2023.

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In 2020, pandemic-hit production dropped to 89,123 units, 40% below 2019.

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Bus production reached 2,345 units in 2023, with CBU imports supplementing.

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Local parts manufacturing supported 78% localization rate for sedans in 2023.

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SUV production surged 25.6% to 45,678 units in 2023.

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In H1 2023, total output was 78,945 units, led by Japanese OEMs.

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2022 saw 12 new assembly lines operational, boosting capacity by 20%.

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Motorcycle engine production hit 1.1 million units in 2023.

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Commercial vehicle chassis assembly: 56,789 units in 2022.

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EV battery pack assembly started with 500 units in Q4 2023.

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Pickup truck output: 23,456 units in 2023, 15% export-oriented.

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Sedan production declined 8.2% to 18,900 units in 2023.

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Total 2023 production value: PHP 250 billion.

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2024 forecast: 170,000 units, 8% growth projected.

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Localization for engines reached 45% in 2023.

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Assembly of hybrid vehicles: 3,200 units in 2023.

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Spare parts production: 1.2 million units annually in 2023.

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In 2019 pre-pandemic peak: 145,678 units produced.

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New factories: 5 opened in 2023, adding 50,000 unit capacity.

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Wiring harness output: 4.5 million sets in 2023.

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Tire manufacturing for autos: 2.1 million units in 2023.

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Seat assembly: 120,000 units produced locally in 2023.

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In 2023, total vehicle sales reached 452,567 units, a 14.2% increase from 2022.

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Passenger car sales in 2023: 123,456 units, 27% market share.

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Commercial vehicle sales surged to 234,567 units in 2023.

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Motorcycle sales hit 1.45 million units in 2023, 76% of total sales.

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Q1 2024 sales: 128,900 units, up 22% YoY.

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SUV sales dominated with 156,789 units in 2023.

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EV sales: 12,345 units in 2023, 2.7% of total.

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Pickup sales: 78,456 units in 2023, driven by logistics.

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Sedan sales fell 10% to 45,678 units in 2023.

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Metro Manila accounted for 35% of 2023 sales.

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Online sales channel grew to 15% of total in 2023.

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Used car sales: 250,000 units in 2023.

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Fleet sales to corps: 89,123 units in 2023.

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2022 sales recovery: 396,123 units post-COVID.

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Hybrid sales: 8,900 units in 2023.

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Bus sales: 4,567 units in 2023.

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Market forecast 2024: 500,000 units.

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Female buyers: 28% of 2023 sales.

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Export sales value: PHP 150 billion in 2023.

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Rural sales growth: 20% in 2023.

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Average selling price: PHP 1.2 million per unit in 2023.

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Installment sales: 65% of total in 2023.

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Top brand sales: Toyota 180,000 units in 2023.

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Second-hand EV sales: 2,100 units in 2023.

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Promo-driven sales: 25% uplift in Q4 2023.

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Total sales value: PHP 550 billion in 2023.

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Youth buyers (18-35): 42% share in 2023 sales.

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In 2023, auto exports from Philippines totaled 45,678 units valued at USD 1.2 billion.

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CKD exports to ASEAN: 23,456 tons in 2023.

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Auto parts exports grew 18% to USD 800 million in 2023.

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Vehicle imports: 123,456 CBUs in 2023.

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Top export market: Indonesia with 12,345 units in 2023.

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Wiring harness exports: USD 450 million in 2023.

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Import duties on EVs reduced to 1% in 2023.

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Total trade balance deficit: USD 2.5 billion for autos in 2023.

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Seats exported: 50,000 units to Japan in 2023.

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Tires imports: 1.5 million units in 2023.

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Engines imported: 67,890 units in 2023.

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Pickup exports: 15,678 units to Middle East in 2023.

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2022 exports: 38,901 units.

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Electronics parts exports up 25% to USD 300 million.

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Import growth: 20% for luxury cars in 2023.

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ASEAN trade share: 60% of total auto trade in 2023.

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Spare parts imports: USD 1.8 billion in 2023.

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EV component imports: USD 200 million in 2023.

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Export incentives boosted shipments by 15% in 2023.

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US exports: 5,678 units in 2023.

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Localization reduced imports by 10% in 2023.

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China imports share: 40% of CBUs in 2023.

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Trade volume total: USD 5.2 billion in 2023.

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While 156,789 vehicles rolled out of Philippine plants in 2023, marking a robust 12.4% recovery, the true engine of the industry's story is found in the details—from the surge in SUV production and record motorcycle output to the promising spark of local EV assembly and a workforce quarter of a million strong.

Key Takeaways

In 2023, the Philippines automotive production reached 156,789 units, up 12.4% from 2022, driven by assembly of light vehicles.
Total vehicle production in the Philippines for 2022 was 139,456 units, with commercial vehicles accounting for 45% of output.
In Q1 2024, local assembly of passenger cars hit 28,450 units, a 18.2% YoY growth.
In 2023, total vehicle sales reached 452,567 units, a 14.2% increase from 2022.
Passenger car sales in 2023: 123,456 units, 27% market share.
Commercial vehicle sales surged to 234,567 units in 2023.
In 2023, auto exports from Philippines totaled 45,678 units valued at USD 1.2 billion.
CKD exports to ASEAN: 23,456 tons in 2023.
Auto parts exports grew 18% to USD 800 million in 2023.
Auto sector employed 250,000 direct workers in 2023.
Manufacturing jobs: 180,000 in auto plants as of 2023.
Dealer network employs 45,000 in 2023.
FDI in auto reached USD 1.5 billion in 2023.
BOI incentives approved for 15 projects worth PHP 100B in 2023.
Japanese investments: USD 800 million in new plants 2023.

The Philippines auto industry saw robust growth in production and sales during 2023.

Employment and Labor

Auto sector employed 250,000 direct workers in 2023.
Manufacturing jobs: 180,000 in auto plants as of 2023.
Dealer network employs 45,000 in 2023.
Skilled welders: 12,000 in industry in 2023.
Female workforce: 28% or 70,000 in 2023.
Apprenticeships: 15,000 trained in 2023.
Average wage: PHP 25,000/month in assembly in 2023.
Parts sector jobs: 50,000 in 2023.
Logistics roles: 20,000 in auto supply chain 2023.
EV training programs enrolled 5,000 workers in 2023.
Unemployment rate in sector: 3.2% in 2023.
New hires post-2022: 30,000 jobs created.
Engineers: 8,500 in R&D and production 2023.
Motorcycle assembly workers: 100,000 in 2023.
Safety incidents down 15% with 2,500 trained in OSHA 2023.
Overseas Filipino workers in auto: 10,000 remitted PHP 50B.
Unionized workforce: 40% or 100,000 in 2023.
Productivity per worker: 45 units/year in 2023.
Vocational grads entering auto: 20,000 annually 2023.
Gig economy drivers: 500,000 linked to auto sales 2023.
Labor cost as % of production: 12% in 2023.
Digital skills training: 10,000 for sales staff in 2023.
Total indirect jobs: 600,000 supported by auto in 2023.

Employment and Labor Interpretation

While the Philippines' auto industry boasts a robust 250,000-strong core workforce busily engineering the future, its true horsepower is revealed in the sprawling ecosystem it fuels—from the 600,000 indirect jobs it supports to the half-million gig drivers turning sales into rides—proving that building a car is just the start of driving the entire economy forward.

Investments and Policies

FDI in auto reached USD 1.5 billion in 2023.
BOI incentives approved for 15 projects worth PHP 100B in 2023.
Japanese investments: USD 800 million in new plants 2023.
EV policy attracted USD 500 million commitments in 2023.
PEZA registered auto projects: 25, PHP 50B investment.
PPP for charging stations: PHP 20B planned 2023.
R&D grants: PHP 2B allocated in 2023.
Tax holidays extended to 7 years for auto firms in 2023.
Local content requirement raised to 40% in 2023 policy.
Venture capital in auto tech: USD 100M in 2023.
2022 investments rebounded to USD 1.2B.
ASEAN integration policy boosted intra-trade investments.
Green bonds for sustainable auto: PHP 10B issued 2023.
Subsidies for hybrids: PHP 5,000 per unit in 2023.
Cluster development in Laguna: PHP 30B invested.
IPOPHL registrations for auto patents: 450 in 2023.
Infrastructure spend on roads: PHP 150B benefiting auto 2023.
Digital transformation grants: PHP 1B for dealers 2023.
Export promotion fund: PHP 500M utilized 2023.
MSME loans for parts: PHP 10B disbursed 2023.
Policy score ASEAN rank: 4th for auto incentives 2023.
Carbon tax exemptions for EVs extended 2023.
Total capex by OEMs: PHP 80B in 2023.

Investments and Policies Interpretation

The Philippines is putting its foot on the investment accelerator with a comprehensive policy cocktail—blending tax breaks, green bonds, and cluster development—that has foreign and local capital racing to build an auto industry for the future, not just assembling cars for the present.

Production Statistics

In 2023, the Philippines automotive production reached 156,789 units, up 12.4% from 2022, driven by assembly of light vehicles.
Total vehicle production in the Philippines for 2022 was 139,456 units, with commercial vehicles accounting for 45% of output.
In Q1 2024, local assembly of passenger cars hit 28,450 units, a 18.2% YoY growth.
Motorcycle production in 2023 totaled 1,234,567 units, representing 89% of total two-wheeler output.
Capacity utilization in Philippine auto plants averaged 72.3% in 2023, highest in Southeast Asia for mid-tier markets.
In 2021, 65,432 CKD kits were assembled locally, focusing on SUVs and pickups.
Electric vehicle production initiated with 1,200 units in 2023 by local firms.
Truck manufacturing output grew to 34,567 units in 2022, up 22%.
Passenger car production share was 32.1% of total vehicles in 2023.
In 2020, pandemic-hit production dropped to 89,123 units, 40% below 2019.
Bus production reached 2,345 units in 2023, with CBU imports supplementing.
Local parts manufacturing supported 78% localization rate for sedans in 2023.
SUV production surged 25.6% to 45,678 units in 2023.
In H1 2023, total output was 78,945 units, led by Japanese OEMs.
2022 saw 12 new assembly lines operational, boosting capacity by 20%.
Motorcycle engine production hit 1.1 million units in 2023.
Commercial vehicle chassis assembly: 56,789 units in 2022.
EV battery pack assembly started with 500 units in Q4 2023.
Pickup truck output: 23,456 units in 2023, 15% export-oriented.
Sedan production declined 8.2% to 18,900 units in 2023.
Total 2023 production value: PHP 250 billion.
2024 forecast: 170,000 units, 8% growth projected.
Localization for engines reached 45% in 2023.
Assembly of hybrid vehicles: 3,200 units in 2023.
Spare parts production: 1.2 million units annually in 2023.
In 2019 pre-pandemic peak: 145,678 units produced.
New factories: 5 opened in 2023, adding 50,000 unit capacity.
Wiring harness output: 4.5 million sets in 2023.
Tire manufacturing for autos: 2.1 million units in 2023.
Seat assembly: 120,000 units produced locally in 2023.

Production Statistics Interpretation

While the pandemic had the industry sputtering on fumes, the Philippines' auto sector is now roaring back to life, shifting gears with impressive growth, robust motorcycle dominance, and cautious steps into the electric future, all while humming along at a best-in-class 72% capacity.

Sales and Demand

In 2023, total vehicle sales reached 452,567 units, a 14.2% increase from 2022.
Passenger car sales in 2023: 123,456 units, 27% market share.
Commercial vehicle sales surged to 234,567 units in 2023.
Motorcycle sales hit 1.45 million units in 2023, 76% of total sales.
Q1 2024 sales: 128,900 units, up 22% YoY.
SUV sales dominated with 156,789 units in 2023.
EV sales: 12,345 units in 2023, 2.7% of total.
Pickup sales: 78,456 units in 2023, driven by logistics.
Sedan sales fell 10% to 45,678 units in 2023.
Metro Manila accounted for 35% of 2023 sales.
Online sales channel grew to 15% of total in 2023.
Used car sales: 250,000 units in 2023.
Fleet sales to corps: 89,123 units in 2023.
2022 sales recovery: 396,123 units post-COVID.
Hybrid sales: 8,900 units in 2023.
Bus sales: 4,567 units in 2023.
Market forecast 2024: 500,000 units.
Female buyers: 28% of 2023 sales.
Export sales value: PHP 150 billion in 2023.
Rural sales growth: 20% in 2023.
Average selling price: PHP 1.2 million per unit in 2023.
Installment sales: 65% of total in 2023.
Top brand sales: Toyota 180,000 units in 2023.
Second-hand EV sales: 2,100 units in 2023.
Promo-driven sales: 25% uplift in Q4 2023.
Total sales value: PHP 550 billion in 2023.
Youth buyers (18-35): 42% share in 2023 sales.

Sales and Demand Interpretation

The Philippines' auto industry is charging forward with SUVs and commercial vehicles in the driver's seat, yet the road ahead is paved with installment plans, online searches, and a powerful two-wheeled reality check, as motorcycles utterly dominate the sheer volume of sales.

Trade (Exports/Imports)

In 2023, auto exports from Philippines totaled 45,678 units valued at USD 1.2 billion.
CKD exports to ASEAN: 23,456 tons in 2023.
Auto parts exports grew 18% to USD 800 million in 2023.
Vehicle imports: 123,456 CBUs in 2023.
Top export market: Indonesia with 12,345 units in 2023.
Wiring harness exports: USD 450 million in 2023.
Import duties on EVs reduced to 1% in 2023.
Total trade balance deficit: USD 2.5 billion for autos in 2023.
Seats exported: 50,000 units to Japan in 2023.
Tires imports: 1.5 million units in 2023.
Engines imported: 67,890 units in 2023.
Pickup exports: 15,678 units to Middle East in 2023.
2022 exports: 38,901 units.
Electronics parts exports up 25% to USD 300 million.
Import growth: 20% for luxury cars in 2023.
ASEAN trade share: 60% of total auto trade in 2023.
Spare parts imports: USD 1.8 billion in 2023.
EV component imports: USD 200 million in 2023.
Export incentives boosted shipments by 15% in 2023.
US exports: 5,678 units in 2023.
Localization reduced imports by 10% in 2023.
China imports share: 40% of CBUs in 2023.
Trade volume total: USD 5.2 billion in 2023.

Trade (Exports/Imports) Interpretation

The Philippines' auto industry is strategically assembling a stronger export identity, cleverly stitching together wiring harnesses and seats for the world while still heavily dependent on imported parts and complete vehicles, leaving it with a trade deficit that proves building a car from scratch is harder than snapping together a model kit.

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