the Sales Volume of New Cars in South Africa was 515850 in 2024!

In 2024, the global total automotive production was 92.5 million units, among which Africa produced 1.18 million units, accounting for only 1.27% of the total production.

As an important part of Africa’s automotive manufacturing industry, South Africa produced 632285 vehicles in 2024, with a market share of more than half in Africa.

South Africa is one of the largest automotive markets in Africa, with a mature automotive industry ecosystem.

In 2024, the sales volume of new cars in South Africa was 515850 units and the number of cars in possession was 13.36 million. The automotive industry in South Africa not only serves the domestic market but also exports to the international market, especially the European market.

South Africa plans to increase its annual production to 1.4 million vehicles by 2035 and capture a larger share of the global market. However, its development also faces challenges such as power supply and export scale.