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Automotive Industry's Positive Trend Boosts Gaikindo's Optimism for GIIAS 2026

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesian automotive sales from January to June 2026 increased by 15.8% compared to the previous year, reaching 436,564 units.
  • This positive trend boosts confidence for the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2026, scheduled for July 30 to August 9.
  • Exports also saw growth, with 251,705 units sold abroad, a 7.7% increase, further strengthening the industry's outlook.

The Indonesian automotive industry is experiencing a robust upswing, with wholesale sales showing a significant positive trend in the first half of 2026. The Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (Gaikindo) reported that from January to June, 436,564 units were sold from factories to dealerships, marking a substantial 15.8% increase over the same period last year. This encouraging performance provides a strong foundation for Gaikindo as it prepares to host the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2026. The exhibition, set to take place from July 30 to August 9 at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) in BSD City, Tangerang, is anticipated to be the largest automotive show in Asia after China. "All these positive achievements are the capital for our confidence to hold the largest automotive exhibition after China," stated Putu Juli Ardika, Chairman of Gaikindo. The industry's strength is further underscored by export figures, which rose by 7.7% to 251,705 units compared to the first half of 2025. This dual growth in domestic and international markets bolsters Gaikindo's optimism for GIIAS 2026, positioning it as a key platform for automotive manufacturers to showcase the latest vehicles, technologies, and features. Gaikindo expects the event to further stimulate the continuous growth and development of Indonesia's automotive sector.

All these positive achievements are the capital for our confidence to hold the largest automotive exhibition after China.

— Putu Juli ArdikaChairman of Gaikindo, speaking at a press conference in Jakarta.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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