Dutch Auto Market in 2023 closed with a total of 369,244 sales, an 18.6% increase compared to last year. Despite December reporting a 14.3% loss, 10 months this year grew in volume.
Market Trend and Outlook
The Dutch auto market in 2023 reported a total of 369,244 sales, up 18.6% from the previous year. Although volume fell 14.3% in December with 26,425 new sales (-14.3%), the overall trend remained positive thanks to the strong momentum gained in the first 9 months of the year.
Looking at cumulative data from 2023, brand-wise Volkswagen rose 1 spot into 1st with 35,164 sales (+34.3%), followed by Kia -down 1 spot- at 33,544 units sold (+11.4%), Toyota at 25,583 (+0.7%) and Renault -up 3 spots- at 20,630 new registrations (+24.4%).
BMW ranked in 5th with 20,533 sales (+17.9%), followed by Skoda -up 2 spots- at 20,530 (+36.4%) and Peugeot with 19,732 units sold (-7.5%).
Tesla rose 14 spots into 8th position with 19,421 new sales (+299.6%), in front of Hyundai -down 3 spotws- at 18,850 (+10.0%) and Volvo -up 2 spots- in 10th with 16,353 units sold (+26.4%).
Looking at specific models the Tesla Model Y became the new best selling car, rising 19 positions from the previous year with a 253.9% increase in sales. The Kia Picanto followed in second with a 42.6% year-on-year growth.
Tables with sales figures
In the tables below we report sales for all Brands, top 10 Manufacturers Group and top 10 Models
