Suzuki Tops 15 Million Vehicles Produced in Indonesia, Reaches 68 Export Markets

JAKARTA, Investortrust.id — Japanese automaker Suzuki has surpassed 15 million cumulative vehicles produced in Indonesia, marking a major industrial milestone after decades of operating in Southeast Asia's largest automotive market while expanding its export footprint to 68 countries and territories.

Operating through manufacturing unit PT Suzuki Indomobil Motor (PT SIM) and sales arm PT Suzuki Indomobil Sales (PT SIS), the company has anchored its domestic presence on local production capacity, workforce development, and an integrated supplier network.

"Building a trusted brand through high-quality, customer-oriented products and services," Suzuki President Director Minoru Amano said in a written statement on Saturday (11/14/2026).

Manufacturing Capacity and Local Supply Chain

Suzuki conducts its two- and four-wheeled vehicle manufacturing across three facilities in West Java—Plant Tambun I, Plant Tambun II, and Plant Cikarang—with annual production capacities of 1.8 million units, 200,000 units, and 120,000 units, respectively.

Plant Tambun I manufactures motorcycles along with engines, transmissions, and components. Plant Tambun II focuses on passenger vehicles and components, while Plant Cikarang produces cars, engines, transmissions, and automotive parts.

To strengthen domestic industrial depth, Suzuki collaborates with more than 900 local suppliers and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The partnership supports the national automotive supply chain by upgrading component quality and increasing local content across its manufacturing lines.

PT SIM also enforces international operational and quality standards across its facilities, holding ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) certifications, alongside SNI ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for its emissions testing laboratory.

Workforce Development and Export Reach

As of September 2026, Suzuki employed 4,718 workers across PT SIM and PT SIS. The company invests in technical and managerial upskilling through an On-the-Job Training (OJT) program in Japan, while its domestic factory visit program has introduced automotive manufacturing to more than 65,000 students.

On the trade front, Suzuki continues to position Indonesia as a regional production and export hub. Between April 2025 and March 2026, Suzuki distributed Indonesian-made products to 68 countries and territories spanning Asia, Europe, Oceania, the Middle East, Central America, and South America. Cumulatively, these shipments encompass both four-wheeled and two-wheeled vehicles exported as completely built-up (CBU) units, completely knocked-down (CKD) kits, and knocked-down (KD) components.