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        "id": 1687502,
        "msgid": "fluctuations-in-indonesias-automotive-market-occur-in-the-first-quarter-of-2026-1776646246",
        "date": "2026-04-20 07:02:00",
        "title": "Fluctuations in Indonesia's Automotive Market Occur in the First Quarter of 2026",
        "author": "Agung Kurniawan",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "Indonesia's automotive market exhibited dynamic patterns in the first quarter of 2026, with retail sales of four-wheeled or more vehicles surging to 44,665 units in February before correcting to 39,824 units in March, according to Gaikindo data. This decline, mirrored in wholesales dropping 24.6% to 61,271 units, was attributed to the extended Eid al-Fitr holiday disrupting distribution and consumer transactions. The low cost green car (LCGC) segment remained stable at around 10,000 units monthly, underscoring persistent demand for fuel-efficient vehicles amid rising operational costs, while the commercial segment showed varied performance.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com \u2013 The performance of the national automotive\nmarket in the first quarter of 2026 shows a dynamic pattern, with a\nsurge in sales throughout February before experiencing a fairly sharp\ncorrection in the following month. This momentum confirms that\nearly-year demand temporarily strengthened but has not yet fully\nstabilised due to seasonal factors and cost pressures. Based on data\nfrom the Indonesian Automotive Industry Association (Gaikindo), retail\nsales of four-wheeled or more vehicles increased from 39,112 units in\nJanuary 2026 to 44,665 units in February 2026, then fell back to 39,824\nunits in March 2026. This condition aligns with factory-to-dealer\ndistribution data (wholesales), which also showed a significant\ncontraction in March 2026. Distribution was recorded at 61,271 units,\ndown 24.6 percent from February 2026\u2019s 81,250 units. Monthly retail\nsales also weakened to 66,637 units, a 14.8 percent decline from 78,239\nunits in February 2026, indicating a drop in consumer-level transaction\nactivity. Gaikindo I Chairman Jongkie D. Sugiarto explained that the\ndecline is inseparable from the extended Eid al-Fitr holiday period,\nwhich affected distribution and sales activities. \u201cIn March 2026, there\nwas a decline due to the long Lebaran holiday,\u201d he told Kompas.com\nrecently. In February 2026 alone, sales exceeded 44,000 units,\nreflecting strong demand for passenger cars that offer a balance between\nprice, functionality, and fuel efficiency. The trend towards seeking\nefficiency is also reflected in the relatively stable performance of the\nlow cost green car (LCGC) segment. Throughout January-March 2026, sales\nheld steady at around 10,000 units per month, namely 9,655 units, 11,002\nunits, and 9,453 units. This consistency indicates that energy-efficient\nvehicles remain a rational choice amid rising operational costs. In\ncontrast to passenger vehicles, the commercial segment showed more\nvaried movements.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/fluctuations-in-indonesias-automotive-market-occur-in-the-first-quarter-of-2026-1776646246",
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