A report published on September 6 by the General Department of Statistics under the Ministry of Finance estimates that 55,013 new cars - including both domestically produced and imported unitsentered the Vietnamese market in August 2025. This figure marks a 1.7% decrease compared to July, which saw around 56,000 vehicles added to the market.

Of that total, domestic vehicle production and assembly in August reached approximately 40,100 units, up 6.6% from July and a significant 37.1% increase year - on - year compared to August 2024. This makes August the second - highest month for domestic vehicle output in 2025, only trailing June.

In total, domestic manufacturers are estimated to have rolled out 302,000 vehicles in the first eight months of the year, up an impressive 59.6% compared to the same period in 2024.

In contrast, the number of fully assembled imported cars dropped last month. According to the General Department of Statistics, about 14,913 vehicles were imported into Vietnam in August - a 19% decrease from July’s 18,393 and a slight 0.6% drop year - on - year.

The total value of car imports in August reached $363 million, down 16% from the previous month but still 22.6% higher than the same time last year. This trend suggests that importers prioritized higher - value vehicle models last month.

Cumulatively, in the first eight months of 2025, Vietnam imported an estimated 136,490 fully assembled cars, valued at approximately $3.021 billion. This marks a 28.1% increase in volume and a 38.3% increase in value compared to the same period last year.

The auto market is currently experiencing unprecedented price drops as dealers look to clear excessive inventories. Experts caution, however, that this trend may persist through the end - of - year peak season.

Hoang Hiep