Tokyo, December 25, 2025 — Toyota Motor Corporation has reported a 5.5 percent drop in its global vehicle production in November 2025, marking the first decline in six months. The Japanese automotive giant produced 821,723 units worldwide, compared to the same month last year, reflecting ongoing challenges in the global automotive sector.
The automaker noted that domestic production in Japan fell sharply by 9.7 percent to 258,177 vehicles, while overseas production experienced a smaller decline of 3.4 percent, totaling 563,546 units. The reduction in output comes amid supply chain disruptions, rising material costs, and fluctuating market demand in key regions.
Despite the overall production slowdown, Toyota’s U.S. output increased by 9.0 percent, reaching 107,953 units, driven largely by strong demand for hybrid models. This growth occurred even as higher tariffs and trade policies posed challenges for the company’s operations in North America.
In terms of global sales, Toyota experienced a 2.2 percent decrease in November, selling 900,011 vehicles worldwide, the first drop in 11 months. Overseas sales declined 2.6 percent to 769,789 units, while domestic sales in Japan were slightly down 0.2 percent at 130,222 units.
Toyota’s executives highlighted that while the overall production dip is notable, strong demand for hybrid and eco-friendly vehicles in markets like the United States underscores the company’s resilience and strategic focus on sustainable mobility solutions. Analysts expect that the company’s upcoming production adjustments and model launches will help stabilize output and maintain its position as the world’s largest automaker by volume in the months ahead.