Uruguay June 2024: BYD smashes records

BYD holds 12% of the Uruguayan market in June.

The Uruguayan new car market edges up 1.1% year-on-year in June to 5,045 sales, meaning the H1 2024 volume is up 8.8% to 28,542. Chevrolet (-3.5%) holds onto the brands top spot with 18.1% share vs. 17.1% year-to-date. The performance of the month is without a doubt produced by BYD, up 879% year-on-year to #2 with a record 12% share, smashing its previous best of 5.7% hit last March. The Chinese brand now ranks #7 year-to-date with 5.5% share. Fiat (-8.4%) is relegated to 3rd place with 9.1% of the market. Citroen (+42.9%), Hyundai (+37.4%) and Nissan (+16.7%) beat the market in the remainder of the Top 10.

Previous month: Uruguay May 2024: Fiat, Hyundai, BYD impress in market edging up

One year ago: Uruguay June 2023: Chevrolet (+68.1%), Suzuki (+76%) top market up 21.1%

Full June 2024 Top 49 All brands ranking below.