Perodua president and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Ahmad.
PETALING JAYA: Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) sold 358,102 vehicles in 2024, which is a record high after surpassing its previous achievement of 330,325 vehicles in 2023: an 8.4% increase.
In terms of production, Perodua made 368,100 vehicles in 2024, its highest ever production volume over its 30-year sales history compared with its previous record of 343,400 vehicles in 2023, a jump of 7.2%.
In a statement, Perodua president and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Ahmad said the automotive company had expanded far beyond its installed capacity of 320,000 units, showcasing dynamic synchronisation in meeting shared objectives.
“This achievement shows our true potential and will be the benchmark for the industry in the years to come.
“This achievement also proves that quality and quantity can move hand in hand if all communicate and coordinate well.”
On the industry, Zainal Abidin estimated that the total industry volume was more than 814,000 units for 2024, of which Perodua captured 44%.
“In fact, based on the same numbers, we estimate that Perodua was the main growth driver last year,” he said.
On a quarter-to-quarter basis, Perodua registered 97,741 vehicles between October and December 2024, an increase of 0.7% from 97,098 vehicles recorded in the same quarter of 2023.
Meanwhile, the company sold 32,202 vehicles in December last year, an increase of 3.2% as opposed to 31,210 vehicles in December 2023.
In terms of after sales, Perodua saw an increase of 9.7% in vehicle intake to 3.4 million compared with 3.1 million in 2023.
“We believe 2025 will offer both new challenges and opportunities for us, as well as increased competition from newer automotive brands in the market,” Zainal Abidin said.
