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Automotive industry in South Africa

Statistics report on the automotive industry in South Africa

This report provides statistics and charts about the automotive industry in South Africa. It provides an overview of the country's automotive market and offers insight into various manufacturers and production volume. It includes information on the leading sales brands, as well as the export and import dynamics. Additionally, the report reveals the current status of electric vehicle adoption and the preferences among automotive consumers.

Table of contents

Overview

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  • Premium Statistic Leading car exporting countries in Africa 2024, by export value
  • Premium Statistic Global market share of vehicle production in South Africa 2021-2024
  • Premium Statistic Automotive industry's contribution share to GDP in South Africa 2020-2025, by type
  • Premium Statistic Total number of registered vehicles in South Africa 2025, by category

Vehicle production

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  • Premium Statistic Percentage share of Africa's vehicle production in South Africa 2021-2024
  • Premium Statistic Motor vehicle production in South Africa 2012-2023
  • Premium Statistic Share of total light vehicle production by OEMs in South Africa 2022, by province
  • Premium Statistic Leading carmakers in South Africa YTD June 2023, by output
  • Basic Statistic Number of vehicle models manufactured in South Africa 2023, by plant

Vehicle sales

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  • Premium Statistic Total new vehicle sales in South Africa 2019-2025, by segment
  • Premium Statistic New vehicle market share in South Africa 2024, by brand
  • Premium Statistic Percentage change of motor trade sales at current prices in South Africa 2021-2025
  • Premium Statistic Passenger and light commercial vehicle sales in South Africa 2025, by brand
  • Premium Statistic Commercial vehicle sales in South Africa 2023, by brand and type
  • Premium Statistic Best-selling passenger cars in South Africa in 2024, by number of registered units

Exports

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  • Premium Statistic Total number of vehicle exports from South Africa 2020-2024
  • Premium Statistic New vehicle export sales from South Africa 2019-2024, by segment
  • Premium Statistic Number of vehicle units exported from South Africa 2019-2024, by major region
  • Premium Statistic Value of South African automotive exports 2022-2024, by leading country

Imports

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  • Premium Statistic Total number of vehicle imports to South Africa 2019-2022
  • Premium Statistic Imports of light motor vehicles to South Africa 2021-2024, by number of units
  • Premium Statistic Largest automotive import values in South Africa 2023-2024, by country
  • Premium Statistic Main countries exporting light vehicles to South Africa 2023-2024, by units
  • Premium Statistic Imported replacement vehicle parts to South Africa 2024, by country

Electric vehicles

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  • Premium Statistic Annual EV market size in South Africa 2024, by market segment
  • Premium Statistic Number of electric vehicles sold in South Africa 2024, by model
  • Premium Statistic Free electric vehicle charging stations in South Africa 2025, by province
  • Premium Statistic Factors influencing consumers' decision to acquire an EV in South Africa 2023
  • Premium Statistic Consumer expectations regarding BEV driving range in South Africa 2023

Automotive consumers

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  • Premium Statistic Consumers preferred engine type in next vehicle purchase in South Africa 2023-2024
  • Premium Statistic Consumer preference for new or used vehicles in South Africa 2023
  • Premium Statistic Best-selling passenger cars in South Africa in 2024, by number of registered units
  • Premium Statistic Consumers preferred price range for purchasing next ICE vehicle in South Africa 2023
  • Premium Statistic Consumers preferred price range in purchasing next EV vehicle in South Africa 2023
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