FX.co ★ Brazil Auto Production Rebounds 24.9% in February After Sharp January Slump

Brazil’s auto industry staged a strong recovery in February 2026, with production rising 24.9% month-over-month, according to data updated on 6 March 2026. The rebound follows a steep 13.5% decline in January 2026 versus December, highlighting a rapid turnaround in output at the start of the year.

The latest figure suggests a normalization in activity after the previous month’s contraction, when manufacturers sharply scaled back production. On a month-over-month basis, February’s performance not only offset January’s drop but also signals renewed momentum in the sector.

The data are based on a month-over-month comparison, where February’s 24.9% reading reflects the change from January, while January’s -13.5% figure captured the shift from December. Markets and industry observers will now watch whether this rebound marks the start of a more sustained recovery in Brazil’s auto production.