This indicator measures the total number of new passenger cars and commercial vehicles sold within South Africa during a specific month. It serves as a vital proxy for consumer spending, household disposable income, and business confidence. High sales figures often signal a robust economy and positive consumer sentiment, while declining sales can indicate economic tightening. The data is a critical component for analysts tracking the health of the South African retail and industrial sectors.
The data is compiled by naamsa (The Automotive Business Council) based on actual sales figures provided by vehicle manufacturers and importers. It includes detailed breakdowns for passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and heavy trucks.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | — | 55.00 | — |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 57.90 | 58.00 | -0.10 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | 57.71 | 57.00 | +0.71 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 54.41 | 52.00 | +2.41 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 50.99 | 49.00 | +1.99 |
| May 4, 2026 | 47.89 | 53.50 | -5.61 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 58.06 | 48.50 | +9.56 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 53.46 | 51.00 | +2.46 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | 50.07 | 52.00 | -1.93 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | 48.98 | 50.00 | -1.02 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 54.90 | 57.00 | -2.10 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | 55.96 | 57.00 | -1.04 |
| Oct 2, 2025 | 54.70 | 52.00 | +2.70 |
| Sep 1, 2025 | 51.88 | 51.00 | +0.88 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 51.38 | 48.00 | +3.38 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 47.29 | 47.00 | +0.29 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 45.31 | 40.00 | +5.31 |
| May 2, 2025 | 42.40 | 38.50 | +3.90 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 49.49 | 46.60 | +2.89 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 47.98 | 47.00 | +0.98 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 46.40 | 43.00 | +3.40 |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 41.27 | 45.00 | -3.73 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | 48.59 | 47.50 | +1.09 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | 47.94 | 44.00 | +3.94 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 44.08 | 44.00 | +0.08 |
| Sep 2, 2024 | 43.59 | 45.00 | -1.41 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 44.23 | 42.00 | +2.23 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 40.07 | 47.30 | -7.23 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | 37.11 | 40.00 | -2.89 |
| May 3, 2024 | 38.17 | 43.00 | -4.83 |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 44.24 | 48.00 | -3.76 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | 44.75 | 42.50 | +2.25 |
| Feb 1, 2024 | 40.33 | 43.00 | -2.67 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 40.33 | 39.00 | +1.33 |
| Dec 1, 2023 | 43.28 | 48.50 | -5.22 |
| Nov 1, 2023 | 45.45 | 45.80 | -0.35 |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 46.02 | 47.00 | -0.98 |
| Sep 1, 2023 | 45.68 | 45.00 | +0.68 |
| Aug 1, 2023 | 43.39 | 47.00 | -3.61 |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 46.81 | 44.00 | +2.81 |
| Jun 1, 2023 | 43.06 | 35.00 | +8.06 |
| May 2, 2023 | 37.11 | 39.50 | -2.39 |
| Apr 3, 2023 | 50.16 | 43.00 | +7.16 |
| Mar 1, 2023 | 45.35 | 45.00 | +0.35 |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 43.51 | 43.00 | +0.51 |
| Jan 9, 2023 | 41.78 | 40.00 | +1.78 |
| Dec 1, 2022 | 49.41 | 46.00 | +3.41 |
| Nov 1, 2022 | 45.97 | 49.00 | -3.03 |
| Oct 3, 2022 | 47.79 | 50.00 | -2.21 |
| Sep 1, 2022 | 47.42 | 45.00 | +2.42 |
| Aug 1, 2022 | 43.59 | 40.50 | +3.09 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 54.5 | 54.4 | -0.07 ↓ |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 51.1 | 51.0 | -0.08 ↓ |
| May 4, 2026 | 48.0 | 47.9 | -0.09 ↓ |
