PT Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN) is due to break a record this year which it is to put out 3 million cars from the Indonesian plant. That mark is looked to be hit in the second half of 2025.
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Toyota Indonesia has already exported over 2.8 million units. The 3 million units milestone is likely to be reached by September or October 2025.
Nandi Julyanto, President Director of TMMIN
History of Toyota Indonesia Exports
- Toyota began exporting fully built units (CBU) in 1987 with the Kijang model shipped to Brunei Darussalam.
- In 2004 TMMIN which became the production base for the IMV platform that started with the Kijang Innova.
- Toyota’s export volume went from 7,000 units per year in 2004 to 100,000 units annually by 2012.
- By 2016 monthly exports had hit 12,000 units which is 85% of Indonesia’s total CBU exports.
- In 2018 Toyota celebrated exporting 1 million units which confirmed its leadership in Indonesia’s automotive industry.
- The 2 million units export mark was hit in 2022 which also saw expansion into Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Africa, and Latin America.
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Key Models Driving Export Growth
Toyota exports a range of models including Fortuner, Innova, Vios, and Yaris. The introduction of electrified hybrid vehicles has played an important role in export growth.
- Since 2022, Toyota has exported hybrid models like the Kijang Innova Zenix and Yaris Cross.
- Also these hybrid cars have strong markets in countries like the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Peru, and Venezuela.
Expanding Export Markets
- Toyota exports now reach over 80 countries worldwide.
- Although some markets in Africa have smaller volumes, hybrid vehicle exports continue to grow.
- Export growth of hybrid vehicles is outpacing domestic hybrid sales, especially in countries like the Philippines.
Popular Toyota Cars Exports from Indonesia
Key Points
- Toyota Indonesia aims to export 3 million vehicles by late 2025.
- First export was in 1987 with the Kijang model.
- Export volume grew from 7,000 units in 2004 to over 2.8 million units today.
- Hybrid models like Innova Zenix and Yaris Cross boost export growth.
- Toyota exports reach over 80 countries globally.
- Hybrid exports are growing faster than domestic hybrid sales.
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Conclusion
Toyota Indonesia has been at the forefront of the national automotive industry which is a fact that reflects the company’s big role in the country’s economic growth. Also they have put their focus into hybrid and electric vehicles which is very strategic as the global market for EV’s is seeing great growth.
