According to the latest data, Toyota's vehicle exports from Japan to the Middle East in April 2026 plunged a staggering 91.7% compared to the same period last year. This marks an unprecedented decline for the automaker's key export market.
The main cause is attributed to geopolitical instability in the Middle East, which has severely dampened automobile purchasing demand. Concurrently, lockdown measures and supply chain constraints have heavily impacted Toyota's production operations.
The figures were cited by Kyodo News from a report by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA). As Japan's entire auto industry grapples with multiple headwinds, this sudden slump signals a worrying trend for manufacturers reliant on the Middle Eastern market.
Toyota has not yet issued an official comment on the data, but analysts forecast the decline could persist in the coming months if the regional situation does not improve.
