We’ve compiled a list comprising the top five vehicle exporters in South Africa in December 2025. See the list below.
According to naamsa, a total number of 26 852 new vehicles were exported in the last month of 2025 – representing a 10.4% (or 3 103-unit) decrease compared to the 29 955 units exported in December 2024. Additionally, December 2025 saw a decrease of of 8 996 units exported compared to the 35 848 units exported in November 2025.
In December 2025, Toyota came out on top as South Africa’s largest exporter of new vehicles, with naamsa reporting 8 063 units were exported from the firm’s Prospecton plant in Durban, where popular models such as the Hilux, Fortuner and Corolla Cross are produced for export to global markets. Ford Motor Company saw a decrease in exports, while Mercedes-Benz South Africa’s exports increased by 10% in December 2025 compared to November 2025. Volkswagen Group recorded the largest decline in exports, with shipments down by 7 304 units compared to November 2025. This drop saw the Wolfsburg-based brand slip from first place in November to fourth position in December 2025. BMW Group claimed fifth place, despite a 1 175-unit decrease.
SA’s top 5 vehicle exporters in December 2025
- Toyota – 8 063 units (up 1 616)
- Ford – 5 505 units (down 2 602)
- Mercedes-Benz – 4 400 (up 400)
- Volkswagen – 4 232 units (down 7 304)
- BMW – 3 325 units (down 1 175)
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- Top 5 Vehicle Exporters in SA – November 2025
- Top 5 Vehicle Exporters in SA – October 2025
- Top 5 Vehicle Exporters in SA – September 2025
