Investment
Honda commits another US$ 604 million to its Manaus plant
5 Nov 2026, 13:45 | Source: Valor Econômico, Correio Braziliense, Motociclismo
- US$ 604 millionNew investment
- 2.3 million motorcyclesAnnual output target
- 2,000New direct jobs
Honda announced a new investment of US$ 604 million in Manaus, in the Brazilian Amazon, on top of the amount announced in 2025 for the 2026 to 2030 cycle.
The money will fund two new production units. Honda aims to make 2.3 million motorcycles a year in Brazil by 2029 and expects 2,000 new direct jobs, on top of the 9,200 people at the plant.
Why it mattersA foreign group is adding capacity on a multi-year horizon. For companies abroad, it shows a long-term bet on Brazilian demand.
Notes
- News sources (in Portuguese): Valor Econômico · Correio Braziliense · Motociclismo
- Amounts converted from Brazilian reais to US dollars at the Central Bank (PTAX) rate on the report date, R$ 5.4621 per dollar, for easier comparison.