Domestic motorbike production in August remained exceptionally high, continuing the upward trend seen throughout 2025. This surge in supply has invigorated the market just in time for Vietnam’s peak back-to-school shopping season.

According to a report from the General Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance, local manufacturers produced an estimated 310,700 new motorbikes in August. This figure is only 1,600 units fewer than in July, marking a modest month-on-month decline of 0.5%.

Despite the slight drop, August recorded the second-highest monthly motorbike output so far in 2025, representing a 9.1% increase compared to the same month last year.

Cumulatively, Vietnam’s total motorbike production for the first eight months of 2025 is estimated at 2,189,500 units, up 5.8% year-on-year.

The consistently high supply throughout August has significantly improved market availability. This ample inventory is expected to enable manufacturers and dealers to adjust prices downward to stimulate consumer demand, especially during the critical period leading up to the new academic year.

Currently, the Vietnam Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (VAMM), which includes five key players - Honda Vietnam, Piaggio Vietnam, Vietnam Suzuki, SYM Vietnam, and Yamaha Motor Vietnam - accounts for approximately 70% of total motorbike sales. Some of these companies, such as Honda and Yamaha, have already begun producing electric motorbikes.

Beyond the VAMM group, several independent enterprises, particularly those focused on electric motorbikes, are ramping up production. Notably, VinFast is leading the charge with a diverse portfolio of electric motorbike models that cater to both budget and premium segments.

Other brands such as Pega, Dibao, Yadea, DatBike, and Detech are also expanding operations and increasing output to meet the growing demand for electric two-wheelers.

This vibrant activity is not only broadening consumer choices but also significantly accelerating Vietnam’s transition to green mobility. The momentum has grown stronger following Prime Ministerial Directive 20/CT-TTg, which stresses urgent and decisive measures to curb environmental pollution.

Hoang Hiep