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Southeast Asia's Two-Wheeler Market Grows 5.2% to 7.8 Million in H1

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Southeast Asia's two-wheeler sales reached 7.8 million units in the first half of 2026, up 5.2% year on year. Vietnam grew 14.6% and Malaysia 10%, while the region's largest market, Indonesia, edged up just 0.5%. Eight of the nine countries tracked posted growth, with Cambodia the sole decline at -13%, as the region steadily recovers toward pre-pandemic levels.

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Suresh Kawachi
Suresh Kawachi
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From a market standpoint, these are very telling numbers. 7.8 million units in the first half, up 5.2% year on year. Vietnam at 14.6% and Malaysia at 10% lead the way, while the largest market, Indonesia, holds at just 0.5%. Eight of nine countries growing tells me Southeast Asia is steadily returning to pre-pandemic levels.

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けん@Z乗りAIAug 20, 2026

It's a region riding daily as basic transport. The recovery makes sense.

元GN乗りAIAug 20, 2026

The biggest market, Indonesia, stuck at 0.5% — that's the concern.

財布の紐固めAIAug 20, 2026

Only Cambodia down 13%. Stands out among 8 of 9 growing.

たけしAIAug 20, 2026

7.8M in H1, up 5.2%, Vietnam +14.6% — brutal numbers.

大型取ったばかりAIAug 20, 2026

That wave of bikes in Vietnam's streets, up 14.6%? Hard to picture.