Brazil’s auto market staged a strong turnaround in May 2026, with sales rising 10.6% month-over-month, according to data updated on 12 June 2026. The latest figure contrasts sharply with the previous reading of -7.8% in May 2026, which reflected a decline versus the prior month.
The “actual” indicator shows that auto sales in May 2026 were 10.6% higher than in April 2026, while the earlier “previous” indicator of -7.8% had captured a drop from March to April. On a month-over-month basis, the latest data point signals a marked recovery in demand after a period of contraction.
