Chinese automakers recorded a 72% year-on-year increase in wholesale vehicle sales in Indonesia during the first five months of 2026, according to industry data.

Figures from the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (Gaikindo) showed that the growth rate of Chinese car brands exceeded that of Indonesia's overall automotive market during the same period.

BYD recorded the highest sales among Chinese brands during the period, followed by Jaecoo and Wuling. Based on the sales figures, both BYD and Jaecoo entered Indonesia's top 10 best-selling automotive brands in 2026. BYD ranked sixth overall, while Jaecoo placed seventh.

Combined, Chinese automotive brands accounted for approximately 17.6% of Indonesia's total vehicle sales between January and May. New energy vehicles (NEVs), including battery electric vehicles, represented a significant portion of these sales.

Several Chinese manufacturers recorded growth rates above the broader market average. GAC Aion reported an 84% increase in sales compared with the corresponding period last year, while Great Wall Motor (GWM) recorded growth of nearly 200%.

The increase in sales coincided with continued investment by Chinese automakers in local assembly facilities in Indonesia, allowing them to produce vehicles locally and broaden their market coverage.

In addition to serving domestic demand, several manufacturers are using Indonesia as a production and export base for regional and international markets. Wuling is among the manufacturers exporting vehicles from its Indonesian production facilities to multiple countries.

Between January and May 2026, Wuling exported Indonesia-assembled vehicles, including both completely built-up (CBU) vehicles and completely knocked-down (CKD) components.