South Korean Import Car Sales Up 6% in September
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Imported light passenger vehicle registrations in South Korea grew by 6% to 34,904 units in September 2026 compared to the previous year, according to data from KAIDA. Strong local appetite for battery electric vehicles and hybrids propelled deliveries up 24% to 279,729 units for the first nine months of 2026. Conversely, combined sales for the five major domestic manufacturers fell 7.6% year-to-date to 953,480 units due to supply chain hurdles and labor strikes. Tesla spearheaded the import segment with a 104% surge to 89,148 units, capturing a 32% market share. BMW followed in second place with 57,929 units, while Mercedes-Benz experienced a decline of over 10% to 43,249 units. BYD saw its sales multiply sevenfold to 20,137 units despite missing out on certain EV subsidies, highlighting shifting dynamics in the South Korean automotive landscape.
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In September 2026, South Korea's imported passenger car sales increased by 6% year-on-year to 34,904 units. Driven by strong demand for electric vehicles (BEVs) and hybrids (HEVs), cumulative deliveries from January to September surged 24% to 279,729 units, leading the growth. In contrast to the sluggish sales of the top five domestic automakers, eco-friendly brands like Tesla and BYD are driving growth in the imported car market.
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- Electric Vehicles — September imported passenger car sales increased 6% year-on-year, driven in particular by a 104% surge in Tesla deliveries and strong eco-friendly car demand leading overall growth.
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- Automobiles — Cumulative annual sales of the top five domestic automakers decreased by 7.6% due to supply chain disruptions and strikes, losing market share to imported car brands.
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Tesla's 104% surge in annual deliveries and BYD's sevenfold increase in sales suggest that the paradigm of the domestic imported car market is being completely reorganized around eco-friendly vehicles. Unlike traditional domestic automakers experiencing supply chain disruptions, global EV brands are rapidly expanding their market share based on price competitiveness and new model effects.
Future government policy changes on eco-friendly car subsidies and the launch performance of plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and new EV models by each brand will be key monitoring indicators. If the strong trend centered on eco-friendly imported cars continues, related infrastructure and parts supply chain companies are expected to benefit.
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