UK - Automotive Production volume, 2024

Flash report, March 2024

Apr 26, 2024

*There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data.

UK vehicle production decrease 26.3% to 67,410 units in March
On April 25, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK vehicle production for March decreased 26.3% over the previous year to 67,410 units. Passenger car production was down 27.1% to 59,467 units and commercial vehicle production was down 19.2% to 7,943 units year over year (y/y).
Vehicle exports down 33.9% (y/y) to 44,556 units and domestic sales decreased 5.1% (y/y) to 22,854 units. The percentage of export was 66.1%.
In the first three months of 2024, total vehicle production increased 3.9% (y/y) to 254,997 units. The passenger car production was up 1.1% to 222,371 units, commercial vehicle was up 27.4% to 32,626 units.
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "This fall is not unexpected given the wholesale changes taking place within UK car factories as existing models are run out and more plants transition to electric vehicle production. We can expect further volatility throughout 2024 as manufacturers lay the foundations for a successful zero emission future. Recent investment announcements have boosted confidence and enhanced the UK’s reputation but there needs to be an unrelenting commitment to competitiveness. Free and fair trade deals must be secured, energy costs reduced and the workforce upskilled if we are to attract further investment to improve productivity and decarbonise automotive manufacturing and its supply chain."

UK vehicle production figures

		Mar. 2024				Jan.-Mar. 2024
		Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine	Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine
Total		59,467	7,943	67,410	N/A	222,371	32,626	254,997	N/A
Y-o-Y(%)		-27.1%	-19.2%	-26.3%	-%	1.1%	27.4%	3.9%	-%
Breakdown	Export	39,472	5,084	44,556	N/A	161,659	23,060	184,719	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	-35.9%	-12.6%	-33.9%	-%	-7.4%	57.9%	-2.4%	-%
	% of Total	66.4%	64.0%	66.1%	-%	72.7%	70.7%	72.4%	-%
	Sales	19,995	2,859	22,854	N/A	60,712	9,566	70,278	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	-0.3%	-28.8%	-5.1%	-%	33.9%	-13.1%	24.8%	-%
	% of Total	33.6%	36.0%	33.9%	-%	27.3%	29.3%	27.6%	-%

Source:Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

Flash report, February 2024

Mar 29, 2024

*There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data.

UK vehicle production increase 21.8% to 92,834 units in February
On March 28, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK vehicle production for February increased 21.8% over the previous year to 92,834 units. Passenger car production was up 14.6% to 79,907 units and commercial vehicle production was up 98.4% to 12,927 units year over year (y/y).
Vehicle exports up 15.2% (y/y) to 69,260 units and domestic sales increased 46.3% (y/y) to 23,574 units. The percentage of export was 74.6%.
In the first two months of 2024, total vehicle production increased 21.8% (y/y) to 187,587 units. The passenger car production was up 17.8% to 162,904 units, commercial vehicle was up 56.4% to 24,683 units.
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "Another month of growth for UK car production is welcome news, reflecting strong demand at home and around the world for the latest British-built cars. The industry is transitioning from internal combustion engine cars to electrified vehicles, building on the massive investment commitments made last year. The UK industry faces stiff competition, however, as global competitors seek to secure new models and technologies so a commitment to our industrial competitiveness, from all political parties in this likely election year, must be maintained."

UK vehicle production figures

		Feb. 2024				Jan.-Feb. 2024
		Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine	Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine
Total		79,907	12,927	92,834	N/A	162,904	24,683	187,587	N/A
Y-o-Y(%)		14.6%	98.4%	21.8%	-%	17.8%	56.4%	21.8%	-%
Breakdown	Export	59,249	10,011	69,260	N/A	122,187	17,976	140,163	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	4.6%	188.0%	15.2%	-%	8.1%	104.5%	15.1%	-%
	% of Total	74.1%	77.4%	74.6%	-%	75.0%	72.8%	74.7%	-%
	Sales	20,658	2,916	23,574	N/A	40,717	6,707	47,424	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	58.0%	-4.0%	46.3%	-%	61.1%	-4.0%	47.0%	-%
	% of Total	25.9%	22.6%	25.4%	-%	25.0%	27.2%	25.3%	-%

Source:Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

Flash report, January 2024

Mar 1, 2024

*There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data.

UK vehicle production increases 21.7% to 94,753 units in January
On February 29, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK vehicle production for January increased 21.7% over the previous year to 94,753 units. Passenger car production was up 21.0% to 82,997 units and commercial vehicle production was up 26.9% to 11,756 units year over year (y/y).
Vehicle exports increased 14.9% (y/y) to 70,903 units and domestic sales increased 47.7% (y/y) to 23,850 units. The percentage of export was 74.8%.
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "A positive start to the year for UK car production bodes well for the industry and the many thousands of livelihoods on which it depends. There can be no room for complacency, however, given economic headwinds and geopolitical tensions. There must be a relentless commitment to competitiveness, building on the significant recent investments into the sector. The forthcoming Budget is a chance for Government to do just that by introducing measures to boost UK automotive manufacturing, focused on energy, investment competitiveness and market demand."

UK vehicle production figures

		Jan. 2024
		Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine
Total		82,997	11,756	94,753	N/A
Y-o-Y(%)		21.0%	26.9%	21.7%	-%
Breakdown	Export	62,938	7,965	70,903	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	11.6%	49.8%	14.9%	-%
	% of Total	75.8%	67.8%	74.8%	-%
	Sales	20,059	3,791	23,850	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	64.5%	-4.0%	47.7%	-%
	% of Total	24.2%	32.2%	25.2%	-%

Source:Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)