FX.co ★ Brazil Auto Output Swings From Strong Growth to Contraction in September

Brazil’s auto production shifted sharply in September 2026, moving from robust growth to contraction on a month-over-month basis, according to data updated on 7 October 2026.

After expanding by 6.8% in August 2026 compared with July, the sector’s output declined by 1.1% in September versus the previous month. The figures highlight a notable loss of momentum in Brazil’s automotive industry over a short period, as the earlier month’s solid gain gave way to a modest pullback.

The data are reported on a month-over-month basis, where the “current” indicator reflects the change in September relative to August, and the “previous” indicator shows August’s change compared with July. This shift from strong growth to mild contraction suggests increasing volatility in auto production dynamics as the third quarter of 2026 draws to a close.