Motorcycle sales in Indonesia experienced a significant increase in May 2023. Not only that, but motorcycle exports also showed a remarkable surge. According to data from the Indonesian Motorcycle Industry Association (AISI), Indonesian-made motorcycle exports reached 55,743 units in May, which is a 35% increase compared to April 2023 when 41,201 units were exported. However, the total exports from January to May 2023, which reached 218,802 units, were still lower than the same period last year, which recorded 274,929 units.
Sigit Kumala, the Head of the Commercial Division of AISI, explained that the increase in export figures in May 2023 was a compensation for the low shipments in the previous month of April. The delayed shipments were due to the holiday season, and the deliveries could only be carried out in May. Another contributing factor to the increase in exports is the competitive nature of Indonesian-produced motorcycles, which meet the standards required by the destination countries.
It is worth noting that scooters accounted for the largest share of motorcycle exports during January to May 2023, reaching 54.04%. On the other hand, underbone motorcycles accounted for 21.06%, while sport motorcycles accounted for approximately 24.90%.
