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Flash report, Production volume, 2020

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Flash report, December 2020

21 Jan. 2021

*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.


2020 vehicle sales in Thailand down 21.4%, production down 29.1% (detailed report)
According to MarkLines Data Center, December vehicle sales in Thailand increased 11.3% year over year to 104,089 units, marking another time that monthly vehicle sales surpass 100,000 units after Thailand's first-car scheme ended, reflecting recovery sign in Thailand’s economy thanks to the government’s measures to support those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic as well as the 37th Thailand Motor Expo which helped boosting up local auto market. 2020 full year vehicle sales in Thailand declined 21.4% year over year to 792,146 units.
By brand sales in 2020, Toyota was down 26.6% to 243,763 units. Isuzu was up 7.7% to 181,194 units and Honda was down 26.1% to 93,041 units. Mitsubishi sales were down 34.9% to 57,409 units, and Nissan sales were down 30.8% to 44,558 units.
By body type sales in 2020, passenger cars were down 31.0% year over year to 274,789 units, while commercial vehicles were down 15.1% to 517,357 units. Pickup sales included in the commercial vehicle sales were down 19.5% to 396,115 units.

New vehicle production in December increased 6.5% to 142,969 units and the 2020 new vehicle production declined 29.1% to 1,426,970 units.

Vehicle exports in December decreased 5.2% to 68,481 units. Exports saw decline in almost all countries which are Thailand trading partners, except in Asia, Australia, and Oceania markets. The 2020 vehicle export declined 30.2% to 735,842 units valued at THB 411 billion, decreased 24.7%.

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) forecasts that vehicle production in Thailand are expected to decrease 5.1% to 1.5 million units in 2021 with 750,000 units for domestic sales and exports respectively. FTI explained that this production target was set in accordance with the concern over the second wave of the spread of coronavirus in Thailand and other countries, which are still delaying the full recovery of Thailand and its trading partners’ economics. Moreover, several carmakers in Thailand and overseas countries are now facing parts shortage issue, which caused them to halt production of some car models temporarily.

Thailand - Production and Retail Sales of new vehicles
Dec.
2020
Growth
Y-o-Y (%)
Jan.-Dec.
2020
Growth
YTD (%)
Production 142,969 6.5% 1,426,970 -29.1%
Domestic Sales 104,089 16.6% (*11.3%) 792,146 -21.4%
Export (CBU) 68,481 -5.2% 735,842 -30.2%
Source: FTI (Federation of Thai Industries), Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd. (TMT), various media reports

*  Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Volvo December 2020 sales volumes include units sold in October and November.
    If the same adjustments are made to December 2019 sales , the year-over-year change will be 11.3%.

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Flash report, November 2020

18 Dec. 2020

*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.


November vehicle sales in Thailand up 2.7%, production up 11.9% (detailed report)
According to MarkLines Data Center, November vehicle sales in Thailand increased 2.7% year over year to 79,177 units for the first time in 18 months. Sales in November were helped by government relief measures and new car model launches.
January - November sales were down 24.7% to 688,057 units.
By brand sales in November, Toyota was up 3.9% to 28,191 units. Isuzu was up 20.2% to 17,577 units and Honda was up 0.2% to 8,908 units. Mitsubishi sales were down 5.3% to 6,050 units and Mazda sales were up 5.3% to 4,034 units.
By body type, passenger cars were down 14.2% year over year to 25,437 units. Commercial vehicle sales were up 8.2% to 53,740 units. Pickup truck sales included in the commercial vehicle sales were down 6.5% to 37,445 units.
The FTI announced that new vehicle production in November was 172,455 units, 11.9% increase year over year. Thanks to the relaxation of lockdown in some of Thailand’s trading partners, November 2020 also marked the first time in 19 months that car production showed YoY growth again after witnessing the U.S.-China trade war in 2019 and the COVID-19 pandemic from early 2020. January - November production was down 31.7% to 1,283,963 units.
Vehicle exports in November were down 0.9% to 74,532 units. Exports saw increase in Asia and Oceania. The export value was THB 42.7 billion, up 8.4% year over year. Vehicle exports from January to November were down 32.0% to 667,361 units.

Thailand - Production and Retail Sales of new vehicles
Nov.
2020
Growth
Y-o-Y (%)
Jan.-Nov.
2020
Growth
YTD (%)
Production 172,455 11.9% 1,283,963 -31.7%
Domestic Sales 79,177 -0.2% (* 2.7%) 688,057 -25.1% (* -24.7%)
Export (CBU) 74,532 -0.9% 667,361 -32.0%
Source: FTI (Federation of Thai Industries), Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd. (TMT), various media reports

* From October to November 2020 sales of Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Mini and Volvo have not been announced.
As actual results from October to November 2019 Sales include units for Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Mini, and Volvo, if adjusted the Y-o-Y will be 2.7% and the YTD rate will be -24.7%.



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Flash report, October 2020

18 Nov. 2020

*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.


October vehicle sales in Thailand down 1.4%, October production down 2.2%
According to MarkLines Data Center, October vehicle sales in Thailand declined 1.4% year over year to 74,115 units. Although sales in the month of October 2020 declined for the seventeenth month in a row on year over year comparison, the sales decline was narrowed. Sales in October were helped by government relief measures and new car model launches.
January - October sales were down 27.3% to 608,880 units.
By brand sales in October, Toyota was down 3.7% to 25,646 units. Isuzu was up 44.8% to 17,174 units and Honda was down 7.2% to 9,011 units. Mitsubishi sales were down 31.8% to 4,814 units and Nissan sales were down 17.3% to 4,014 units.
By body type, passenger cars were down 25.9% year over year to 22,461 units. Commercial vehicle sales were up 10.4% to 51,654 units. Pickup truck sales included in the commercial vehicle sales were down 1.7% to 36,710 units.
The FTI announced that new vehicle production in October was 149,360 units, 2.2% decline year over year. October 2020 also marked the third consecutive month that production surpassed 100,000 units again since the significant decline in April 2020 when most of carmakers temporarily halted their production due to coronavirus crisis. January - October production was down 35.5% to 1,112,426 units.
Vehicle exports in October were down 16.6% to 71,372 units. Exports for almost of all regions except for North America were declined. The export value was THB 40.8 billion, down 11.4% year over year. Vehicle exports from January to October were down 34.6% to 592,829 units.

Thailand - Production and Retail Sales of new vehicles
Oct.
2020
Growth
Y-o-Y (%)
Jan.-Oct.
2020
Growth
YTD (%)
Production 149,360 -2.2% 1,112,426 -35.5%
Domestic Sales 74,115 -3.9% (* -1.4%) 608,880 -27.4% (* -27.3%)
Export (CBU) 71,372 -16.6% 592,829 -34.6%
Source: FTI (Federation of Thai Industries), Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd. (TMT), various media reports

* October 2020 sales of Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Mini and Volvo have not been announced.
As actual results for October 2019 sales include units for Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Mini, and Volvo, if adjusted the Y-o-Y will be -1.4% and the YTD rate will be -27.3%.


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Flash report, September 2020

20 Oct. 2020

*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.


September vehicle sales in Thailand down 3.5%, September production down 11.3%
According to MarkLines Data Center, September vehicle sales in Thailand declined 3.5% year over year to 77,907 units. Sales in the month of September 2020 declined for the sixteenth month in a row on year over year comparison. While coronavirus outbreak hurt demand, sales in September were helped by government relief measures and new car model launches.
January - September sales were down 29.8% to 534,729 units.
By brand sales in September, Toyota was down 3.6% to 23,709 units. Isuzu was up 44.8% to 15,438 units and Honda was down 12.4% to 9,077 units. Mitsubishi sales were down 35.9% to 4,861 units.
By body type, passenger cars were down 12.2% year over year to 29,209 units. Commercial vehicle sales were up 13.5% to 48,698 units. Pickup truck sales included in the commercial vehicle sales were up 0.2% to 34,293 units.
The FTI announced that new vehicle production in September was 150,345 units, 11.3% decline year over year but up 28.2% from August 2020. September 2020 also marked the second consecutive month that production surpassed 100,000 units again since the significant decline in April 2020 when most of carmakers temporarily halted their production due to coronavirus crisis. January - September production was down 38.8% to 963,066 units.
Vehicle exports in September were down 34.4% to 63,941 units. Declining auto sales in the Thailand's trading partner countries, caused by coronavirus pandemic, has not fully recovered yet. Exports in September 2020 increased 11.4% from August 2020.The export value was THB 36.8 billion, down 28.9% year over year. Vehicle exports from January to September were down 36.5% to 521,457 units.

Thailand - Production and Retail Sales
of new vehicles
Sep.
2020
Growth
Y-o-Y (%)
Jan.-Sep.
2020
Growth
YTD (%)
Production 150,345 -11.3% 963,066 -38.8%
Domestic Sales (*1) 77,907 (*2) 2.2% (*3) 534,729 -29.8%
Export (CBU) 63,941 -34.4% 521,457 -36.5%
Source: FTI (Federation of Thai Industries), Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd. (TMT), various media reports

*1 Updated from 77,943 vehicles (Oct. 30)
*2 Updated from -3.5%. Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Volvo September 2020 sales volumes include units sold in July and August.
    If the same adjustments are made to September 2019 sales , the year-over-year change will be -3.5%. (10/30)
*3 Updated from 534,765 vehicles (Oct. 30)


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Flash report, August 2020

18 Sep. 2020

*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.


August vehicle sales in Thailand down 14.8%, August production down 29.5%
According to MarkLines Data Center, August vehicle sales in Thailand declined 14.8% year over year to 68,883 units. Sales in the month of August 2020 declined for the fifteenth month in a row on year over year comparison, but increased 16.1% from July 2020. Bangkok International Motor Show 2020 in July and Big Motor Sale in August helped boosting up local auto market. January - August sales were down 33.4% to 456,822 units.
By brand sales in August, Toyota was down 20.5% to 21,554 units. Isuzu was up 34.7% to 16,557 units and Honda was down 25.8% to 8,610 units. Mitsubishi sales were down 32.5% to 4,979 units, and Nissan sales were down 17.9% to 4,116 units.
By body type, passenger cars were down 35.5% year over year to 21,300 units. Commercial vehicle sales were down 0.5% to 47,583 units. Pickup truck sales included in the commercial vehicle sales were down 3.1% to 37,035 units.
The FTI announced that new vehicle production in August was 117,253 units, 29.5% decline year over year but up 31.2% from July 2020. January - August production was down 42.1% to 812,721 units.
Vehicle exports in August were down 29.6% to 57,402 units. Declining auto sales in the Thailand's trading partner countries, caused by coronavirus pandemic, has not fully recovered yet. Exports in August 2020 increased 15.8% from July 2020.The export value was THB 34.6 billion, down 24.2% year over year. Vehicle exports from January to August were down 36.8% to 457,516 units.

Thailand - Production and Retail Sales of new vehicles
Aug.
2020
Growth
Y-o-Y (%)
Jan.-Aug.
2020
Growth
YTD (%)
Production 117,253 -29.5% 812,721 -42.1%
Domestic Sales 68,883 -14.8% 456,822 -33.4%
Export (CBU) 57,402 -29.6% 457,516 -36.8%
Source: FTI (Federation of Thai Industries), Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd. (TMT), various media reports



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Flash report, July 2020

21 Aug. 2020

*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.


July vehicle sales in Thailand down 26.8%, July production down 47.7%
According to MarkLines Data Center, July vehicle sales in Thailand declined 26.8% year over year to 59,335 units. Sales in the month of July 2020 declined for the fourteenth month in a row. January - July sales were down 35.9% to 387,939 units.
By brand sales in July, Toyota was down 31.9% to 17,508 units. Isuzu was up 11.9% to 15,477 units and Honda was down 45.3% to 6,034 units. Mitsubishi sales were down 31.1% to 4,920 units, and Nissan sales were down 20.1% to 4,000 units.
By body type, passenger cars were down 43.6% year over year to 18,500 units. Commercial vehicle sales were down 15.4% to 40,835 units. Pickup truck sales included in the commercial vehicle sales were down 15.9% to 32,707 units.
The FTI announced that new vehicle production in July was 89,336 units, 47.7% decline year over year. January - July production was down 43.8% to 695,468 units.
Vehicle exports in July were down 39.7% to 49,564 units. The export value was THB 28.8 billion, down 28.5% year over year. Vehicle exports from January to July were down 37.7% to 400,114 units.

Thailand - Production and Retail Sales of new vehicles
Jul.
2020
Growth
Y-o-Y (%)
Jan.-Jul.
2020
Growth
YTD (%)
Production 89,336 -47.7% 695,468 -43.8%
Domestic Sales 59,335 -26.8% 387,939 -35.9%
Export (CBU) 49,564 -39.7% 400,114 -37.7%
Source: FTI (Federation of Thai Industries), Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd. (TMT), various media reports



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Flash report, June 2020

27 Jul. 2020

*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.


June vehicle sales in Thailand down 32.6%, June production down 58.5%
According to MarkLines Data Center, June vehicle sales in Thailand declined 32.6% year over year to 58,013 units. Sales in the month of June 2020 declined for the thirteenth month in a row. January - June sales were down 37.3% to 328,604 units.
By brand sales in June, Isuzu was up 26.1% to 16,661 units. Toyota was down 53.8% to 13,345 units and Honda was down 52.1% to 5,822 units. Mitsubishi sales were down 45.7% to 4,002 units, and Nissan sales were down 35.5% to 3,523 units.
By body type, passenger cars were down 41.3% year over year to 20,768 units. Commercial vehicle sales were down 26.4% to 37,245 units. Pickup truck sales included in the commercial vehicle sales were down 26.7% to 29,576 units.
The FTI announced that new vehicle production in June was 71,704 units, 58.5% decline year over year. Production in June 2020 is around 28.0% higher than May 2020 as most of car makers have restarted the operations at their manufacturing plants, which suspended production due to coronavirus pandemic. January - June production was down 43.1% to 606,132 units.
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has a vehicle production outlook for 1.4 million units in 2020.
Vehicle exports in June were down 48.7% to 50,049 units. The export value was THB 29.2 billion, down 43.1% year over year. Vehicle exports from January to June were down 37.4% to 350,550 units.

Thailand - Production and Retail Sales of new vehicles
Jun.
2020
Growth
Y-o-Y (%)
Jan.-Jun.
2020
Growth
YTD (%)
Production 71,704 -58.5% 606,132 -43.1%
Domestic Sales 58,013 -32.6% 328,604 -37.3%
Export (CBU) 50,049 -48.7% 350,550 -37.4%
Source: FTI (Federation of Thai Industries), Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd. (TMT), various media reports



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Flash report, May 2020

19 Jun. 2020

*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.


May vehicle sales in Thailand down 54.1%, May production down 69.1%
According to MarkLines Data Center, May vehicle sales in Thailand declined 54.1% year over year to 40,418 units. Sales in the month of May 2020 declined for the twelfth month in a row. January - May sales were down 38.2% to 270,591 units.
By brand sales in May, Toyota was down 53.7% to 13,585 units. Isuzu was down 35.3% to 10,130 units and Honda was down 62.8% to 4,178 units. Mitsubishi sales were down 62.1% to 2,767 units, and Nissan sales were down 50.4% to 2,671 units.
By body type, passenger cars were down 65.1% year over year to 11,733 units. Commercial vehicle sales were down 47.4% to 28,865 units. Pickup truck sales included in the commercial vehicle sales were down 47.5% to 23,137 units.
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said vehicle sales may be 700,000 units in 2020 if the outbreak stays under control in June or 500,000 units if infections continue locally into September. Vehicle sales in 2019 were 1,007,552 units.
The FTI announced that new vehicle production in May was 56,035 units, 69.1% decline year over year. Production in May 2020 declined significantly, but it is around 126.8% higher than April 2020 as most of car makers have already restarted the operations at their manufacturing plants, which suspended production due to coronavirus outbreak. January - May production was down 40.2% to 534,428 units.
Vehicle exports in May were down 68.6% to 29,894 units. The export value was THB 17.5 billion, down 64.0% year over year. Vehicle exports from January to May were down 35.0% to 300,501 units.

Thailand - Production and Retail Sales of new vehicles
May
2020
Growth
Y-o-Y (%)
Jan.-May
2020
Growth
YTD (%)
Production 56,035 -69.1% 534,428 -40.2%
Domestic Sales 40,418 -54.1% 270,591 -38.2%
Export (CBU) 29,894 -68.6% 300,501 -35.0%
Source: FTI (Federation of Thai Industries), Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd. (TMT), various media reports



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Flash report, April 2020

21 May 2020

*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.


April vehicle sales in Thailand down 65.0%, April production down 83.6%
According to MarkLines Data Center, April vehicle sales in Thailand declined 65.0% year over year to 30,109 units. Sales in the month of April 2020 declined for the eleventh month in a row. January - April sales were down 34.2% to 230,173 units.
By brand sales in April, Toyota was down 58.9% to 11,053 units. Isuzu was down 55.4% to 6,865 units and Honda was down 76.6% to 2,648 units. Mitsubishi sales were down 69.7% to 2,019 units, and Nissan sales were down 62.2% to 1,804 units.
By body type, passenger cars were down 74.7% year over year to 8,830 units. Commercial vehicle sales were down 58.4% to 21,279 units. Pickup truck sales included in the commercial vehicle sales were down 59.4% to 16,733 units.
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) announced that new vehicle production in April was 24,711 units, 83.6% decline year over year. As most of the carmakers temporarily suspended production due to the cronavirus pandemic, vehicle production volume in April is the lowest level in 30 years. January - April production was down 32.8% to 478,393 units.
Vehicle exports in April were down 69.7% to 20,326 units. The export value was THB 12.4 billion, down 65.1% year over year. Vehicle exports from January to April were down 26.3% to 270,607 units.
In March, the FTI announced about lowering its projection for automobile production in 2020 from 2.0 million units to 1.9 million units, due to the global economic decline caused by the coronavirus pandemic. For this time, the FTI said the production in 2020 may not reach 1.0 million units, over 50% decline from 2019.

Thailand - Production and Sales of new vehicles
Apr.
2020
Growth
Y-o-Y (%)
Jan.-Apr.
2020
Growth
YTD (%)
Production 24,711 -83.6% 478,393 -32.8%
Domestic Sales 30,109 -65.0% 230,173 -34.2%
Export (CBU) 20,326 -69.7% 270,607 -26.3%
Source: FTI (Federation of Thai Industries), Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd. (TMT), various media reports



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Flash report, March 2020

24 Apr. 2020

*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.


March vehicle sales in Thailand down 41.7%, March production down 26.2%
According to MarkLines Data Center, March vehicle sales in Thailand declined 41.7% year over year to 60,105 units. Sales in the month of March 2020 declined for the tenth month in a row. January - March sales were down 24.1% to 200,064 units.
By brand sales in March, Toyota was down 49.0% to 17,282 units. Isuzu was down 21.8% to 13,629 units and Honda was down 31.9% to 7,506 units. Mitsubishi sales were down 50.2% to 4,998 units, and Nissan sales were down 57.7% to 3,236 units.
By body type, passenger cars were down 48.3% year over year to 20,698 units. Commercial vehicle sales were down 37.6% to 39,407 units. Pickup truck sales included in the commercial vehicle sales were down 41.8% to 30,296 units.
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) announced that new vehicle production in March was 146,812 units, 26.2% decline year over year. January - March production was down 19.2% to 453,682 units.
Vehicle exports in March were down 23.7% to 89,795 units. The export value was THB 49.1 billion, down 17.9% year over year. Vehicle exports from January to March were down 16.5% to 250,281 units.
In March, the FTI announced about lowering its projection for automobile production in 2020 from 2.0 million units to 1.9 million units, due to the global economic decline caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. For this time, the FTI said it may be revised down to between 1.0 million and 1.4 million units if the crisis prolonged.

Thailand - Production and Sales of new vehicles
Mar.
2020
Growth
Y-o-Y (%)
Jan.-Mar.
2020
Growth
YTD (%)
Production 146,812 -26.2% 453,682 -19.2%
Domestic Sales 60,105 -41.7% 200,064 -24.1%
Export (CBU) 89,795 -23.7% 250,281 -16.5%
Source: FTI (Federation of Thai Industries), Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd. (TMT), various media reports



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Flash report, February 2020

24 Mar. 2020

*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.


February vehicle sales in Thailand down 17.1%, February production down 17.7%
According to MarkLines Data Center, February vehicle sales in Thailand declined 17.1% year on year to 68,271 units. Sales in the month of February 2020 declined for the ninth month in a row due to the COVID-19 pandemic and strictness in auto loan approval process of financial institutions etc. January - February sales were down 12.7% to 139,959 units.
By brand sales in February, Toyota was down 27.2% to 18,578 units. Isuzu was down 2.1% to 14,484 units and Honda was up 0.7% to 9,761 units. Mitsubishi sales were down 15.6% to 5,973 units, and Nissan sales were down 19.8% to 4,810 units.
By body type, passenger cars were down 15.4% year over year to 27,356 units. Commercial vehicle sales were down 18.1% to 40,915 units. Pickup sales included in the commercial vehicle sales were down 18.5% to 33,376 units.
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) announced that new vehicle production in February was 150,604 units, 17.7% decline year over year. January - February production was down 15.4% to 306,870 units.
Vehicle exports in February were down 5.3% to 95,191 units. The export value was THB 47.5 billion, down 3.2% year on year. Vehicle exports from January to February were down 11.9% to 160,486 units.
The FTI announced about lowering its projection for automobile production in 2020 from 2.0 million units (1.0 million units for domestic sales and 1.0 million for exports) to 1.9 million units (0.95 million each for both domestic sales and export), blaming the global economic decline caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thailand - Production and Sales of new vehicles
Feb.
2020
Growth
Y-o-Y (%)
Jan.-Feb.
2020
Growth
YTD (%)
Production 150,604 -17.7% 306,870 -15.4%
Domestic Sales 68,271 -17.1% 139,959 -12.7%
Export (CBU) 95,191 -5.3% 160,486 -11.9%
Source: FTI (Federation of Thai Industries), Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd. (TMT), various media reports



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Flash report, January 2020

21 Feb. 2020

*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.


January vehicle sales in Thailand down 8.2%, January production down 13.0%
According to MarkLines Data Center, January vehicle sales in Thailand declined 8.2% year on year to 71,688 units. Sales in the month of January 2020 declined for the eighth month in a row due to the strictness in auto loan approval process of financial institutions etc.
By brand sales in January, Toyota was down 24.4% to 20,193 units. Isuzu was up 12.4% to 14,285 units and Honda was up 22.8% to 11,411 units. Mitsubishi sales were down 12.7% to 6,003 units, and Nissan sales were up 2.7% to 5,458 units.
By body type, passenger cars were up 0.4% year over year to 30,331 units. Commercial vehicle sales were down 13.6% to 41,357 units. Pickup sales included in the commercial vehicle sales were down 16.1% to 33,291 units.
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) announced that new vehicle production in January was 156,266 units, 13.0% decline year over year.
Vehicle exports in January were down 20.0% to 65,295 units with lower shipments to all regions except for Middle East. The export value was THB 32.3 billion, down 20.9% year on year. FTI has a vehicle production outlook for 2.0 million units in 2020.

Thailand - Production and Sales of new vehicles
Jan. 2020 Growth
Y-o-Y (%)
Production 156,266 -13.0%
Domestic Sales 71,688 -8.2%
Export (CBU) 65,295 -20.0%
Source: FTI (Federation of Thai Industries), Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd. (TMT), various media reports



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