JAKARTA - Astra's dominance in the domestic automotive market is not yet complete. This is evidenced by the company's car sales share which remain high until the end of May 2026.
Based on data from the Indonesian Motor Vehicle Industry Association (Gaikindo), Astra recorded car sales in wholesales of 182,136 units during the first five months of 2026. This figure is equivalent to a market share of 51 percent of the total national car sales which reached 359,015 units.
Car sales under the Astra group reached 38,768 units, up around 12 percent compared to the same period last year which recorded 34,480 units. Thus, Astra's market share in May jumped to 56 percent, higher than the previous month which was in the range of 52 percent.
Astra's dominance is still supported by its flagship brands. Toyota and Lexus are the largest contributors with sales of 111,560 units throughout January-May 2026. In the next position, Daihatsu recorded sales of 59,420 units, followed by Isuzu with 10,820 units and UD Trucks 336 units.
Gaikindo data shows that national car sales in May 2026 grew by around 14 percent year-on-year to 69,219 units from 60,697 units in the same period last year. Meanwhile, retail sales from dealers to consumers increased 16.8 percent to 71,890 units.
"In line with the growth in national vehicle sales in the first five months of 2026, Astra sees that the needs of Indonesian people's mobility remain diverse and continue to grow," said Astra Corporate Communications Head Windy Riswantyo, quoted from a written statement on Friday, June 12.
In the low-cost environmentally friendly car segment or Low Cost Green Car (LCGC), in May 2026, Astra's LCGC sales reached 6,836 units. Cumulatively throughout January-May, the group's LCGC sales reached 35,211 units with a market share of about three-quarters of the total segment.
The company strives to maintain competitiveness through product and technology choices that are tailored to consumer needs in various vehicle segments.
"In the midst of various dynamics, Astra is always trying to present relevant product and service options for customers through various brands, vehicle segments, and available technologies," he added.
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