Subaru's Global Production and Exports Fell in 2025 as Japan Sales Rose
Subaru's global production dropped 6.4% to 878,016 vehicles in 2025, while exports slid for the second straight year, according to the company's year-end report.
878,016
-6.4%
+7.5%
What Happened
Subaru Corporation reported production, Japan sales, and export figures for December 2025 and the full calendar year 2025. Global production totaled 67,356 units in December, down 5.0% year-over-year, marking the sixth consecutive monthly decline. For the full year, global production reached 878,016 units, a 6.4% decrease and the second consecutive annual drop.
- 878,016 (-6.4%)
- 111,297 (+7.5%)
- 447,367 (-7.1%)
Domestic production in Japan fell 5.5% to 540,194 units for the year, while overseas production decreased 7.7% to 337,822 units, its first annual decline in four years. In contrast, Japan sales of passenger vehicles grew 4.3% and mini vehicles surged 31.9%, lifting overall Japan sales to 111,297 units, the first increase in two years.
Why this matters
The results show Subaru navigating supply chain pressures and shifting demand, with a rare bright spot in Japan sales climbing 7.5%.
Terms in This Story
- YoY
- Year-over-year, comparing the same period in the previous year.
- CBU
- Completely Built Unit, a vehicle that is fully assembled.
- JAMA
- Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, an industry trade group.
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