Passenger Cars - ASEAN | Statista Market Forecast

Revenue in the Passenger Cars market is projected to reach US$69.7bn in 2024.
Revenue is expected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2029) of 1.67%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$75.7bn by 2029.
The market's largest segment is SUVs with a projected market volume of US$21.8bn in 2024.
Passenger Cars market unit sales are expected to reach 2.96m vehicles in 2029.
The volume weighted average price of Passenger Cars market is expected to amount to US$25.24k in 2024.
From an international perspective it is shown that the most revenue will be generated United States (US$605bn in 2024).

The Mobility Market specifically covers newly sold passenger cars, including small, medium, executive, and luxury cars as well as SUVs, minivans, and sports cars. However, motorcycles, buses, trucks, large vans, and light utility vehicles are not included. The market's segmentation is based on several factors, including physical properties (weight, volume, wheelbase) and economic factors (pricing, status, etc.). All key figures shown represent the sales of new cars in the basic configuration in the respective year. Used vehicles are not taken into account, nor is adapted equipment for the new cars sold. The prices and revenues shown as well as the distribution of connectivity, drive types, autonomy levels, and average CO2 emissions are accordingly based on the basic models. Importantly, our focus is solely on the market for newly sold cars, distinct from the broader category of registered cars.

The Passenger Cars market is divided into further markets for small cars, medium cars, executive cars, luxury cars, SUVs, minivans, and sports cars. Additionally, it delves into different car brands, offering a comprehensive view of the market.

Insights are centered on newly sold cars in standard configurations, excluding used vehicles and customizations. Reported statistics align with base vehicle configurations, ensuring a focused understanding of the dynamic passenger car market.

Newly Sold Passenger cars
Sports cars
SUVs
MPVs

Motorcycles, Buses and Trucks
Commercial Vans (included for the U.S. market only)
Pickup trucks (included for the U.S. market only)

The Passenger Cars market in ASEAN has been experiencing significant growth in recent years, driven by changing customer preferences, emerging trends, and favorable local special circumstances. Customer preferences in the ASEAN region have been shifting towards more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles.

With increasing concerns about air pollution and rising fuel prices, customers are opting for smaller, more compact cars that offer better fuel economy. Additionally, there is a growing demand for advanced safety features and connectivity options in passenger cars. These preferences have led to the rise of compact and subcompact cars in the ASEAN market.

Trends in the market include the increasing popularity of electric and hybrid vehicles. As governments in the ASEAN region implement stricter emission regulations and offer incentives for eco-friendly vehicles, the demand for electric and hybrid cars has been on the rise. This trend is expected to continue as technology improves and charging infrastructure becomes more widespread.

Another trend in the ASEAN market is the growing popularity of SUVs and crossovers. These vehicles offer a combination of spaciousness, versatility, and off-road capability, making them appealing to a wide range of customers. The SUV segment has seen significant growth in recent years and is expected to continue expanding in the ASEAN market.

Local special circumstances in the ASEAN region also contribute to the development of the Passenger Cars market. The region has a young and growing population, with a rising middle class that has increasing purchasing power. This demographic shift has led to a higher demand for passenger cars, as more people are able to afford them.

Additionally, the ASEAN region has been experiencing rapid urbanization, with more people moving to cities and needing personal transportation. Underlying macroeconomic factors, such as economic growth and infrastructure development, also play a role in the development of the Passenger Cars market in ASEAN. As the economies in the region continue to grow, more people have the means to purchase cars.

Furthermore, ongoing investments in road infrastructure and transportation systems make car ownership more convenient and attractive. In conclusion, the Passenger Cars market in ASEAN is experiencing growth due to changing customer preferences, emerging trends, favorable local special circumstances, and underlying macroeconomic factors. The shift towards fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles, the increasing popularity of electric and hybrid cars, the rise of SUVs and crossovers, the young and growing population, rapid urbanization, economic growth, and infrastructure development all contribute to the development of the market in the ASEAN region.

Data coverage:

The data encompasses B2C enterprises. Figures are based on the sales of new passenger cars. Data on the specifications of the sold vehicles is based on the base models of the respective makes.

Modeling approach:

Market sizes are determined through a bottom-up approach, building on specific predefined factors for each market segment. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use company reports and websites, vehicle registries, car dealers, and environment agencies among other sources. In addition, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations, such as GDP and car stock per capita. This data helps us estimate the market size for each country individually.

Forecasts:

In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the relevant market. For example, we use the ARIMA model for the Passenger Cars market. The main drivers are GDP per capita and consumer spending per capita.

Additional notes:

The data is modeled using current exchange rates. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war are considered at a country-specific level. The market is updated twice a year. In some cases, the data is updated on an ad hoc basis (e.g., when new, relevant data has been released or significant changes within the market have an impact on the projected development).

This report presents a comprehensive analysis and additional information on the Mobility market, in a PDF format.

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