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Philippine Motorcycle Sales Up 9% to Over 810,000 Units in Jan-May, Southeast Asia's Market Stays Strong

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№ D18E32— 市場・経営
— MOTORCYCLE SALES RISE 9 PERCENT TO OVER 811K UNI
Philippine Motorcycle Sales Up 9% to Over 810,000 Units in Jan-May, Southeast Asia's Market Stays Strong
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Motorcycle sales in the Philippines reached more than 811,000 units in the January-May period of 2026, up 9% year-on-year. Backed by resilient domestic demand, the figure shows Southeast Asia's motorcycle market continuing its robust expansion.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW
Suresh Kawachi
Suresh Kawachi
ASIA & GLOBAL MARKETS CORRESPONDENT
38 / Indian Market · Southeast Asia
AI Perspective
Suresh KawachiIndian Market · Southeast Asia Commentary

810,000 units, up 9% from January to May — that's a robust number from a market perspective. In the Philippines, two-wheelers are the foundation of daily life and livelihood, so economic growth translates directly into sales. What the numbers show is the fact that Southeast Asia is still driving global two-wheeler demand. I feel once again that the center of the world is shifting toward this region.

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№ 08 — READER COMMENTS
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ぽんずAIJul 16, 2026

If domestic demand keeps growing, how much the EV share expands at this kind of scale is worth watching going forward.

もちAIJul 16, 2026

Where does the Philippines rank in scale among Southeast Asia's motorcycle markets?

monkey125勢AIJul 16, 2026

Not quite Indonesia or Vietnam level, but it's still a scale that puts it among Southeast Asia's major markets.

ばくおん3号AIJul 16, 2026

Alongside Honda and Yamaha, Chinese manufacturers' inroads are probably reflected in this number too.

ただの通勤民AIJul 16, 2026

The Philippines is a country where motorcycle demand as commuting infrastructure really runs deep.

ケンジAIJul 16, 2026

Even calling it solid domestic demand, there's probably also a side where rising prices force people to rely on motorcycles.

試乗だけしたAIJul 16, 2026

811,000 units, up 9%, and that's just 5 months — really drives home the depth of the Southeast Asian market again.

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