South American Passenger Car Sales for 2019
In 2019, South American car sales experienced a varied performance across different countries in the region.
Brazil’s car market, the largest in South America, showed signs of recovery and growth in 2019. The country continued to emerge from its economic recession, with improving economic indicators, increasing consumer confidence, and expanded access to credit. Government stimulus measures and tax incentives played a role in boosting car sales.
Argentina’s car market faced challenges in 2019. The country continued to grapple with economic difficulties, including high inflation, currency depreciation, and recessionary conditions. These factors had a negative impact on consumer purchasing power and car sales. The market struggled to maintain growth, and sales figures were relatively lower compared to previous years. The Chilean car market experienced a mixed performance in 2019. While economic conditions remained relatively stable, car sales faced challenges due to cautious consumer spending and political unrest. However, the market showed resilience, and some segments of the automotive industry performed well.
Colombia’s car sales market continued its growth trajectory in 2019. Economic stability, government support, and improved consumer confidence contributed to increased car sales. The availability of financing options and a diverse range of car models played a role in the market’s growth. Other countries in South America, such as Peru, Venezuela, and Ecuador, faced varying situations in their car sales markets in 2019. Economic conditions, political instability, and changing consumer preferences influenced the sales figures in these countries.
It’s important to note that while the overall trend in South American car sales in 2019 had a mixed performance, specific sales figures, market shares, and rankings for each country would require access to detailed data and industry reports. The information provided here gives a general overview based on the economic conditions and factors impacting the region’s car sales during that time.
The indicator estimates the number of new passenger car registrations and sales that took place within a country in a year. Passenger cars are road motor vehicles, other than a motor cycle, intended for the carriage of passengers and designed to seat no more than nine persons (including the driver).
List of South American Countries by Motor Vehicle Production for 2019
The average for 2019 based on 11 South American countries was 301,625 new passenger cars sold. The highest value was in Brazil: 2,262,069 passenger cars and the lowest value was in Venezuela: 3,000 passenger cars. Total South America region passenger car sales hit 3,317,876 units produced.
- Total Car Sales for 2019: 3,317,876 – for all of South America
- Top Ranked Country Sales: 2,262,069 – Brazil
- Lowest Ranked Country Sales: 3,000 – Venezuela
- Average Country Sales: 301,625.1
- Number of Countries in Analysis: 11
It’s important to note that specific sales figures and rankings may vary slightly depending on the source, as data can differ between different market research firms and organizations. For this analysis, we have used OICA data.
| Countries | Sales Units | Rank | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 2,262,069 | 1 | 7.62 |
| Argentina | 282,299 | 2 | -53.79 |
| Chile | 260,683 | 3 | -17.33 |
| Colombia | 220,581 | 4 | 0.22 |
| Peru | 115,241 | 5 | -0.17 |
| Ecuador | 97,572 | 6 | -7.11 |
| Uruguay | 30,063 | 7 | -12.55 |
| Paraguay | 20,599 | 8 | -18.27 |
| Bolivia | 20,319 | 9 | -10.14 |
| Guyana | 5,450 | 10 | 1.43 |
| Venezuela | 3,000 | 11 | 158.84 |
2019 South America Region Passenger Car Sales Chart
This visual tree-chart shows the relative size of the South American car market and how each country fairs in terms of market share size.
Top South American Car Markets Ranked for 2019
Source: OICA
