Imports of automobiles rise in June
VOV.VN - The import of completely-built automobiles (CBUs) saw an upward trend in June, after dropping up to 40% in the previous month, according to the latest preliminary statistics of the General Department of Customs.
In June, Vietnam imported 9,006 cars worth US$250 million, up 18.4% in quantity and up 30.7 in value from the previous month.
Indonesia and Thailand were Vietnam’s two leading vehicle suppliers. Indonesia retained its top position, shipping 3,965 units worth US$55.4 million to Vietnam. It was followed by Thailand with 2,351 units valued at US$63.75 million, and China with 1,340 units worth US$53,25 million.
Between January and June 2023, Vietnam spent US$1.65 billion on importing 70,915 CBUs, up 11.4% in quantity and up 5.2% in value compared to the same period last year.
From June 1 to 15 alone, local businesses purchased 4,838 cars worth US136.4 million from Thailand, Indonesia, and China. Among them were 3,576 cars with fewer than nine seats, valued at nearly US$82 million.
Earlier, Vietnam imported 7,608 CBUs worth US$191.2 million in May, down 38.3 % in quantity and down 33.6% in value compared to the previous month.
Elsewhere, the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA) reported that a total of 23,800 cars of different kinds were sold in June, up 15% compared to the previous month.
By the end of June 2023, the sales of domestically assembled cars decreased by 37%, while the number of imported ones sold dropped by 25% compared to the same period last year.
Experts attributed the increase in automobile sales in June to growing consumer demand as well as car manufacturers’ stimulus packages and promotion programmes.
