The Philippine automotive industry posted a 2-percent growth in the first half of 2025, with total vehicle sales reaching 230,912 units, according to a joint report from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA).
Commercial vehicles remained the primary growth driver, with the six-month sales rising 11.3 percent to 185,265 units, accounting for over 80 percent of the market.
Passenger cars contributed 45,647 units or 19.77 percent of total sales, reflecting shifting market preferences that continue to challenge the segment.
Vehicle sales in June rose 3.6 percent to 40,483 units from 39,063 in the same month last year and represented a 1.8-percent increase from May 2025.
Commercial vehicle sales reached 33,561 units during the month, led by light commercial vehicles at 25,316 units, up 17 percent from 28,480 units.
Passenger car sales in June went down by 34.9 percent to 6,922 from 7,895 units.
Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. maintained its dominant market position with a 48.19-percent share, followed by Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. with 19.06 percent, Nissan Philippines Inc. with 5.14 percent, Ford Group Philippines with 4.47 percent and Suzuki Philippines Inc. with 4.45 percent.
Despite the modest gains, industry leaders say evolving consumer behavior presents opportunities for innovation and product refreshes, particularly in the passenger car segment.
“As we move into the second half of 2025, manufacturers and dealers are focused on enhancing the customer experience, launching updated vehicle lineups, and sustaining recovery momentum across all segments,” said CAMPI president Rommel Gutierrez.
The industry remains cautiously optimistic, banking on stable economic conditions, rising consumer demand and more aggressive promotions to carry growth through the rest of the year.
