New vehicle sales in Brazil jumped 10.6% month-on-month to 274,700 units in May 2026. The month posted the highest average daily sales since December 2014, with 13,700 vehicles sold per day. Electrified models accounted for a record 19.5% of total sales. Fully electric vehicles reached a new high of 21,000 units, while hybrid models totaled 30,700 units. Imported vehicle sales amounted to 55,000 units in May and 223,000 units in the first five months of the year, up 17.4% and outpacing the growth of domestically produced vehicles. By origin, imports from China surged 86.6%, while those from Argentina fell 16.8%. Exports remained a concern, with shipments totaling 37,400 vehicles in May, marking a second consecutive monthly decline. Cumulative sales surpassed the 1 million-unit mark. source: ANFAVEA, Brazil

Car Registrations in Brazil decreased to 248300 Units in April from 269500 Units in March of 2026. Car Registrations in Brazil averaged 114416.30 Units from 1957 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 420080.00 Units in August of 2012 and a record low of 1793.00 Units in November of 1957. This page provides the latest reported value for - Brazil New Vehicle Registrations - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Brazil New Vehicle Registrations - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on June of 2026.

Car Registrations in Brazil decreased to 248300 Units in April from 269500 Units in March of 2026. Car Registrations in Brazil is expected to be 218000.00 Units by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Brazil New Vehicle Registrations is projected to trend around 312000.00 Units in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-05-08 02:00 PM
New Car Registrations MoM
Apr -7.8% 45.5% -27.0%
2026-06-12 03:00 PM
New Car Registrations MoM
May 10.6% -7.8% 3.5%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Business Confidence 46.70 47.20 points Jun 2026
Capacity Utilization 77.10 77.50 percent Apr 2026
Car Production MoM 253600.00 238500.00 Units May 2026
New Car Registrations MoM 248300.00 269500.00 Units Apr 2026
Changes in Inventories 73060.00 -113828.00 BRL Million Mar 2026
Composite Leading Indicator 103.82 103.82 points May 2026
Corruption Index 35.00 34.00 Points Dec 2025
Corruption Rank 107.00 107.00 Dec 2025
Industrial Production YoY 2.70 4.40 percent Apr 2026
Industrial Production MoM 0.70 0.30 percent Apr 2026
IBC-BR Economic Activity 0.50 -0.70 percent Apr 2026
Manufacturing Production 1.20 4.30 percent Apr 2026
Mining Production 10.60 5.00 percent Apr 2026
Small Business Sentiment 44.60 46.10 points Apr 2026
Steel Production 2700.00 2800.00 Thousand Tonnes Apr 2026
Total Vehicle Sales 214300.00 187313.00 Units May 2026


Brazil New Vehicle Registrations
In Brazil, New Vehicle Registrations refers to total registration of new vehicles, including passenger cars, trucks and buses.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
248300.00 269500.00 420080.00 1793.00 1957 - 2026 Units Monthly
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Brazil Vehicle Sales Jump in May
New vehicle sales in Brazil jumped 10.6% month-on-month to 274,700 units in May 2026. The month posted the highest average daily sales since December 2014, with 13,700 vehicles sold per day. Electrified models accounted for a record 19.5% of total sales. Fully electric vehicles reached a new high of 21,000 units, while hybrid models totaled 30,700 units. Imported vehicle sales amounted to 55,000 units in May and 223,000 units in the first five months of the year, up 17.4% and outpacing the growth of domestically produced vehicles. By origin, imports from China surged 86.6%, while those from Argentina fell 16.8%. Exports remained a concern, with shipments totaling 37,400 vehicles in May, marking a second consecutive monthly decline. Cumulative sales surpassed the 1 million-unit mark.
2026-06-12
Brazil Car Sales Spike 45.5% in March
New car sales in Brazil spiked 45.5% to 269,500 vehicles in March 2026 compared to February, marking the best March result since 2013. The BYD Dolphin Mini 2026 became the first electric vehicle to enter the top ten monthly sales ranking with 7,053 registrations, ahead of the Hyundai Creta at 6,674. The Fiat Strada led the overall ranking with 16,706 registrations, followed by three hatchbacks: Volkswagen Polo at 11,051, Chevrolet Onix at 10,182, and Fiat Argo at 8,281. March was the strongest month of 2026 for Brazil's automotive sector.
2026-04-08
Brazil’s New Car Sales Rise in February
New car sales in Brazil rose 8.6% month-over-month to 185,200 units in February 2026, with average daily registrations hitting 10,300, the second-highest for February in the past decade. Passenger car sales surged 12.3% to 140,600 units, trucks rose 3.3% to 6,700, and buses jumped 10.7% to 1,306. Light commercial vehicle sales declined 3% to 36,600. Year-over-year, total registrations edged up just 0.1%, reflecting modest growth despite strong monthly momentum and resilient consumer demand amid high interest rates.
2026-03-06