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Volkswagen do Brasil Reports Significant Export Growth in 2025
- Volkswagen do Brasil has exported 83,696 units from January to August 2025, marking a 50% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
- In August 2025 alone, the company exported 15,999 units, the best month since April 2018, when 18,752 units were shipped.
- Exports to Argentina, Volkswagen’s main external market, surged by 99% in 2025 (Jan-Aug) compared to the previous year.
- The brand’s exports increased across all major markets this year: Argentina (+99%), Mexico (+6%), Colombia (+76%), and Chile (+82%).
- The Polo, Volkswagen do Brasil’s top-exported model, saw a 36% rise in shipments this year. It is also the best-selling vehicle in Brazil for five consecutive months and the top-selling passenger car year-to-date.
- Exports of the new T-Cross SUV grew by 80% in 2025, and the model remains the best-selling SUV in Brazil.
- Volkswagen do Brasil stands as the largest automotive exporter in Brazil, with over 4.3 million units shipped historically.
Detailed Export Performance
Volkswagen do Brasil increased exports by 50% in 2025, shipping 83,696 units from January to August, compared to 55,873 units in the same period of 2024. August 2025 was particularly strong, with 15,999 units exported — the highest monthly figure since April 2018.
Argentina continues to be the leading export destination, with shipments reaching 41,334 units in the first eight months of 2025, up 99% from 20,813 units in the same period of 2024.
Other key markets also showed growth:
- Mexico: 20,447 units (+6%)
- Colombia: 8,178 units (+76%)
- Chile: 5,280 units (+82%)
Additional markets include Aruba, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Curaçao, El Salvador, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, the Dominican Republic, St. Maarten, Uruguay, and several African countries (Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Madagascar, Rwanda, Senegal).
Hendrik Muth, Vice President of Sales for Volkswagen South America (SAM), states:
“Exports are strategic for Volkswagen do Brasil’s business. This year, we have increased shipments by 50%, with notable growth across all key markets. These results reflect the competitiveness and quality of our Brazil-produced models and the trust we have earned in Latin American and African markets, where our shipments are concentrated.”
Top Exported Models
- Polo: Leading exports with 27,445 units shipped (Jan-Aug 2025), a 36% increase over 2024. The Polo is also Brazil’s top-selling vehicle for five consecutive months and the best-selling passenger car year-to-date with 83,064 units sold nationally.
- Novo T-Cross: Exports rose by 80%, with 13,963 units shipped. It remains Brazil’s best-selling SUV with 61,253 units registered this year.
- Novo Nivus: Exports increased by 26%, totaling 12,690 units.
- Other notable models: Saveiro (15,687 units) and Tera (11,152 units).
Anderson Ramos, Logistics Director for Volkswagen SAM, emphasizes:
“The integration between Logistics, Production, and Sales is a strategic advantage that drives export growth, strengthens competitiveness, and expands our international presence. Logistics is a fundamental pillar, and we continuously improve operations and customer service. This success is the result of collaboration between internal teams and strategic partners such as carriers, shipping companies, and port operators, ensuring a robust and reliable supply chain.”
Volkswagen operates through the ports of Santos/SP (exports), Suape/PE (imports), Vitória/ES (imports), and Paranaguá/PR (both exports and imports).
New Launches and African Market
In 2025, Volkswagen do Brasil began exporting the SUV Tera to Argentina, Aruba, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curaçao, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Paraguay, and Uruguay, primarily from the Port of Santos and via land transport. Planned exports for Tera also include Bolivia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, the Dominican Republic, and St. Maarten.
The Tera, Volkswagen’s most important recent launch in South America, is fully designed, developed, and produced in Brazil. It earned a maximum 5-star safety rating in Latin NCAP tests.
Additionally, Volkswagen resumed exports to Africa this year, shipping 200 units of the Novo T-Cross to Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Madagascar, Rwanda, and Senegal. Between 1980 and 2023, VW exported approximately 62,000 vehicles to Africa. A new shipment of 100 units is scheduled for September 2025, reinforcing Volkswagen do Brasil’s strategy on the continent.
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