| Product Code: ETC4567050 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 |
The Philippines light duty vehicle import market in 2024 saw significant contributions from top exporting countries including Indonesia, Thailand, China, South Korea, and the USA. Despite the high concentration with a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), the market sustained a strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.33% from 2020 to 2024. However, there was a noticeable dip in the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -24.58%, indicating a potential shift or challenge in the market dynamics that year.

The Philippines Light Duty Vehicle market is a significant part of the automotive industry, catering to personal transportation and light commercial applications. It comprises a wide range of vehicles, including sedans, hatchbacks, SUVs, and light trucks.
The light-duty vehicle market is driven by the rising urban population, as well as the need for affordable and fuel-efficient personal transportation. As more Filipinos move to cities, the demand for small and economical vehicles continues to grow.
The light-duty vehicle market in the Philippines confronts issues related to affordability and fuel efficiency. Many consumers are price-sensitive, and the high cost of light-duty vehicles, coupled with volatile fuel prices, can deter potential buyers. Ma
The Philippines Light-Duty Vehicle Market was impacted by reduced consumer spending and uncertainty, which led to a decline in vehicle sales. With economic recovery and increasing consumer confidence, the market is anticipated to gradually recover.
The Philippines light-duty vehicle market is marked by key players offering a wide range of vehicles for personal and commercial use. Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation stands out as one of the prominent players, providing a diverse lineup of light-duty
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Philippines Light Duty Vehicle Market Overview |
3.1 Philippines Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Philippines Light Duty Vehicle Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Philippines Light Duty Vehicle Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Philippines Light Duty Vehicle Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Philippines Light Duty Vehicle Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Transmission Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Philippines Light Duty Vehicle Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Turbocharger, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Philippines Light Duty Vehicle Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing urbanization leading to increased demand for personal transportation |
4.2.2 Increasing disposable income of the middle-class population |
4.2.3 Government initiatives promoting the use of eco-friendly vehicles |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High import taxes and duties on vehicles affecting affordability |
4.3.2 Traffic congestion and inadequate infrastructure impacting vehicle usage |
5 Philippines Light Duty Vehicle Market Trends |
6 Philippines Light Duty Vehicle Market, By Types |
6.1 Philippines Light Duty Vehicle Market, By Transmission Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Philippines Light Duty Vehicle Market Revenues & Volume, By Transmission Type, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Philippines Light Duty Vehicle Market Revenues & Volume, By Automatic transmission (AT), 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Philippines Light Duty Vehicle Market Revenues & Volume, By Continuous variable transmission (CVT), 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Philippines Light Duty Vehicle Market Revenues & Volume, By Manual transmission (MT), 2021-2031F |
6.2 Philippines Light Duty Vehicle Market, By Turbocharger |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Philippines Light Duty Vehicle Market Revenues & Volume, By Gasoline Turbocharged, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Philippines Light Duty Vehicle Market Revenues & Volume, By Diesel Turbocharged, 2021-2031F |
7 Philippines Light Duty Vehicle Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Philippines Light Duty Vehicle Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Philippines Light Duty Vehicle Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Philippines Light Duty Vehicle Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average vehicle age in the market |
8.2 Adoption rate of electric or hybrid vehicles |
8.3 Number of new vehicle registrations with the Land Transportation Office |
8.4 Average daily commute time in major cities |
8.5 Number of charging stations for electric vehicles |
9 Philippines Light Duty Vehicle Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Philippines Light Duty Vehicle Market Opportunity Assessment, By Transmission Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Philippines Light Duty Vehicle Market Opportunity Assessment, By Turbocharger, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Philippines Light Duty Vehicle Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Philippines Light Duty Vehicle Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Philippines Light Duty Vehicle Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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