Suzuki Reports Record Global Production and Sales for December 2025
Suzuki Motor Corporation announced record high global automobile production and sales for December 2025, driven by strong overseas performance particularly in India.
- 308,280 units
- 211,770 units
- 297,769 units
What Happened
Suzuki's global production in December 2025 reached 308,280 units, up 21.8% year-on-year, marking a record high for the month. Overseas production hit a record of 229,660 units, with India alone producing 211,770 units (up 34.4%). However, Japan production fell 3.4% to 78,620 units.
308,280units
Record high for December, up 21.8% year-on-year
182,165units
Record high for a single month in India, up 37.5%
For the full year 2025, global production increased 3.8% to 3.42 million units, the fifth consecutive annual increase. India also posted record yearly production of 2.25 million units. Global sales rose 1.4% to 3.30 million units, with record yearly sales in India and Africa.
Why this matters
The results show Suzuki's continued growth in international markets, with India leading the surge, while domestic Japanese production declined.
Terms in This Story
- Minivehicle
- A small-sized car unique to Japan with an overall length of 3.4m or less, an overall width of 1.48m or less, and an engine displacement of 660cc or less.
- CBU
- Complete built-up units, i.e., fully assembled vehicles ready for sale.
- CKD
- Complete knocked-down units, i.e., vehicle kits shipped for assembly at a foreign plant.
- Overseas production
- Vehicles assembled at Suzuki's plants outside Japan, excluding CKD kits from Japan.
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