Domestic Market Sales in January-July 2007

Domestic Market

Sales in January-July 2007

Jakarta - GAIKINDO,

Though the automobile market shows a slight drop (2.7%) in July compared to the previous month (from 39,396) units down to 38,320 units), it is still higher by 75% on top of the 21,891 units recorded in July 2006. In the meantime, the total market from January-July 2007 which is recorded at 235,571 eventually indicates an increase of 37.3% above the 171,525 units recorded in the same period of 2006.

A consistent increase in the domestic automobile market was recorded during four consecutive months from March to June 2007. June total sales turned out to be 39,396, or slightly above the previous month with 38,311 units to finally ends the year’s first semester performance in 197,251 units or up by 31.1% compared to 149,634 units recorded in the same period last year.

As for the sales performance in this year's second semester, GAIKINDO is expecting further increase as well. The hope for the increase comes from the promising national macro economy, thanks partly to the lower central bank rate (SBI) to 8.25%. Besides, GAIKINDO also expects The 15th Indonesia International Motor Show 19-28 July will contribute to the more thriving market in the second semester.

Manufacturers and distributors seem to never cease coming up with new models. They are, to mention some, Nissan (Grand Livina, Latio), Chery (QQ, Foton, Great Wall), Ford (New Escape, New Ranger, New Focus), Hyundai (Avega and Coupe), Isuzu (Elf), Suzuki (Karimun Estilo, New Vitara, Swift, dan APV), Toyota (New Vios, Rush, Yaris, Avanza VVTI), Honda (New CR-V, New City, New Jazz, Civic Hybrid), Chevrolet (Estate, Kalos, Captiva), Mitsubishi (Colt Diesel and Fuso truck).

It is also interesting to watch the growing numbers of export market which is indicated by the increase of units as well as number of export destination. Export volume in 2007 is 30,000 units up from 17,000 in 2006. Export destination also adds up from 19 countries to become 23 countries in 2007.

Quotes:

Joko Trisanyoto, PT Toyota Astra Motor marketing director: "We project to make total sales over 56,000 units of Avanza models and over 35,000 units of Innova this year."

Priyo Kurnianto, PT Indomobil Niaga International Suzuki public relation head: "We are optimistic to make 65,000 units of sales this year, which means 40% increase compared to 44,760 units in 2006."

Johanes Loman, PT Astra International Tbk chief executive Daihatsu sales operation: "We plan to seize 12% of the domestic market this year, compared to last year’s 10.5%."

Jonfis Fandy, PT Honda Prospect Motor sales and marketing director: "We predict domestic automotive market will increase 20% in 2007."