Daihatsu's May 2026 Global Production Declines While Japan Sales Rise
Daihatsu experienced its first worldwide production drop in nine months in May 2026, while domestic sales rebounded after two months of decline.
- 2026
What Happened
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. reported its production, sales, and export figures for May 2026. Worldwide production decreased for the first time in nine months, following decreases in both Japan (first in 10 months) and overseas (first in 2 months). Meanwhile, sales in Japan increased for the first time in two months, while overseas sales decreased for the first time in two months, leading to a worldwide sales decline for the first time in three months.
- Production in Japan: decreased for the first time in 10 months
- Production in overseas: decreased for the first time in 2 months
- Worldwide production: decreased for the first time in 9 months
- Sales in Japan: increased for the first time in 2 months
- Sales in overseas: decreased for the first time in 2 months
- Worldwide sales: decreased for the first time in 3 months
Why this matters
These figures are key indicators of Daihatsu's production and sales performance in May 2026.
Terms in This Story
- OEM
- Original Equipment Manufacturer; refers to vehicles produced by one company for sale under another company's brand.
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