Market Chatter: Japan's Reverse Car Imports Hit Three-Decade High

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Japan imported 111,513 vehicles made overseas by domestic automakers in 2025, up 19% from a year earlier and the highest level in three decades, Nikkei reported Friday.

The figure surpassed the prior peak of 107,092 vehicles in 1995. Suzuki Motor (TYO:7269) led with 43,266 units, about seven times more than a year earlier, driven by imports of the Fronx compact SUV and the Jimny Nomade from India, where lower labor costs keep prices competitive, according to the report.

Honda Motor's (TYO:7267) reverse imports fell 18% to 37,022 vehicles, though volumes remained elevated following the launch of the India-made WR-V. Honda said it plans to import its new electric vehicle, the 0 Alpha, from India from fiscal 2027, the report said.

Nissan Motor's (TYO:7201) imports slid 33% to 9,595 vehicles, while Toyota Motor's (TYO:7203) fell 33% to 9,587. Toyota said it will begin importing three U.S.-made models, including the Camry and Highlander, for sale in Japan this year, according to the report.

(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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