Section 3. Expansion of Asian Markets and Developments in Oceania
Item 2. Expansion of Production Sites
- Thailand becomes a key player
- Indonesia begins exports within and outside ASEAN
- Vios and Innova production started in the Philippines
- TABM established in Malaysia
- Kuozui Motors expands in Taiwan
- Annual production in India increased to 310,000 units
- IMC established in Pakistan
- Production sites consolidated in Australia
IMC established in Pakistan
In Pakistan, Indus Motor Co. Ltd. (IMC), a joint venture between the Pakistan-based House of Habib and Toyota Tsusho Corporation, began complete-knockdown production (kit assembly) of the Corolla in 1993. Later, IMC began producing the Hilux in 1996 and the Cuore, which was manufactured on a mixed production line with Daihatsu vehicles, in 2000. In 2005, Corolla delivery was backlogged, so painting facilities were expanded and production capacity increased, and in 2008 a stamping plant was built.
In 2007, IMC achieved record production of 51,000 vehicles (including 36,000 Corollas), sold a total of approximately 40,000 Toyota vehicles, and acquired a 19 percent market share.
- Thailand becomes a key player
- Indonesia begins exports within and outside ASEAN
- Vios and Innova production started in the Philippines
- TABM established in Malaysia
- Kuozui Motors expands in Taiwan
- Annual production in India increased to 310,000 units
- IMC established in Pakistan
- Production sites consolidated in Australia