UK - Automotive production in 2026 by vehicle type

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Flash report, Automotive Production volume, 2026

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Flash report, March 2026

Apr 30, 2026

UK vehicle production decreases 8.2% to 72,511 units in March 2026
On April 30, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK vehicle production for March 2026 decreased 8.2% over the previous year to 72,511 units. Passenger car production was down 0.8% to 69,755 units, commercial vehicle production was down 68.3% to 2,756 and engine production was 130,454 units year over year (y/y).
Vehicle exports were down 7.4% (y/y) to 50,941 units and domestic sales were down 10.1% (y/y) to 21,570 units. The percentage of exports was 70.3%.
In the first three months of 2026, total vehicle production decreased 13.0% (y/y) to 208,088 units. The passenger car production was down 6.7% to 200,889 units, commercial vehicle was down 70.0% to 7,199 units and engine production was down 8.1% to 401,318 units.
"Car production stabilising in March is welcome news for both assembly and the wider supply chain. Government’s recent intervention to bring down electricity costs will provide a major and long-called for boost, but the scheme’s benefits must be delivered urgently as the geopolitical situation offers little optimism. We must ensure any ‘Made in Europe’ proposals from the European Commission do not exclude the UK as the two industries are integrated such that both would suffer if the free trade provisions enshrined in the Brexit deal were undermined. The EU and UK must work together to avoid that scenario – and the looming threat of tariffs arising from stricter rules of origin on electrified vehicles – to ensure a positive outcome for industry, economies and consumers on both sides of the Channel. " Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said.

UK vehicle production figures

		Mar. 2026				Jan.-Mar. 2026
		Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine	Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine
Total		69,755	2,756	72,511	130,454	200,889	7,199	208,088	401,318
Y-o-Y(%)		-0.8%	-68.3%	-8.2%	-13.6%	-6.7%	-70.0%	-13.0%	-8.1%
Breakdown	Export	49,339	1,602	50,941	87,611	153,848	3,978	157,826	256,220
	Y-o-Y(%)	-4.3%	-54.0%	-7.4%	2.8%	-8.8%	-65.4%	-12.4%	-1.2%
	% of Total	70.7%	58.1%	70.3%	67.2%	76.6%	55.3%	75.8%	63.8%
	Sales	20,416	1,154	21,570	42,843	47,041	3,221	50,262	145,098
	Y-o-Y(%)	8.7%	-77.9%	-10.1%	-34.9%	1.1%	-74.2%	-14.8%	-18.2%
	% of Total	29.3%	41.9%	29.7%	32.8%	23.4%	44.7%	24.2%	36.2%

Source:Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

Flash report, February 2026

Mar 27, 2026

UK vehicle production decreases 17.2% to 68,061 units in February 2026
On March 27, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK vehicle production for February 2026 decreased 17.2% over the previous year to 68,061 units. Passenger car production was down 10.7% to 65,885 units and commercial vehicle production was down 74.0% to 2,176 units year over year (y/y).
Vehicle exports were down 14.6% (y/y) to 54,446 units and domestic sales were down 26.0% (y/y) to 13,615 units. The percentage of exports was 80.0%.
In the first two months of 2026, total vehicle production decreased 15.4% (y/y) to 135,476 units. The passenger car production was down 9.5% to 131,134 units and commercial vehicle was down 71.6% to 4,342 units.
"Another decline for UK vehicle production and exports is extremely worrying, given these figures pre-date the crisis in the Middle East. While the sector has made efforts to build resilience into its logistics and supply chains post Covid, the conflict adds further strain. Now more than ever we must focus on our industrial competitiveness by driving down energy costs, backing our suppliers, supporting our domestic market and securing free and fair trade with Europe," Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said.

UK vehicle production figures

		Feb. 2026				Jan.-Feb. 2026
		Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine	Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine
Total		65,885	2,176	68,061	145,431	131,134	4,342	135,476	270,864
Y-o-Y(%)		-10.7%	-74.0%	-17.2%	0.6%	-9.5%	-71.6%	-15.4%	-5.2%
Breakdown	Export	53,140	1,306	54,446	88,751	104,509	2,370	106,879	168,609
	Y-o-Y(%)	-11.5%	-65.1%	-14.6%	5.3%	-10.8%	-70.4%	-14.6%	-3.2%
	% of Total	80.7%	60.0%	80.0%	61.0%	79.7%	54.6%	78.9%	62.2%
	Sales	12,745	870	13,615	56,680	26,625	1,972	28,597	102,255
	Y-o-Y(%)	-7.5%	-81.2%	-26.0%	-5.9%	-4.0%	-72.9%	-18.3%	-8.4%
	% of Total	19.3%	40.0%	20.0%	39.0%	20.3%	45.4%	21.1%	37.8%

Source:Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

Flash report, January 2026

Mar 2, 2026

*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 decreases 13.6% to 67,415 units in January
On February 27, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK vehicle production for January decreased 13.6% over the previous year to 67,415 units. Passenger car production was down 8.2% to 65,249 units and commercial vehicle production was down 68.6% to 2,166 units year over year (y/y).
Vehicle exports decreased 14.6% (y/y) to 52,433 units and domestic sales decreased 9.8% (y/y) to 14,982 units. The percentage of export was 77.8%.
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "Weak exports to markets beyond Europe amid soft demand delivered a disappointing start to the year for UK vehicle manufacturing. It reinforces the need for a forward-looking trade agenda that secures existing preferential access - notably with the biggest market on our doorstep given protectionist ‘Made in Europe’ proposals - and builds new ones with markets worldwide. That must be combined with more competitive conditions for UK manufacturing - lower energy costs, a strong and sustainable domestic market, and specific support for our supply chain."

UK vehicle production figures

		Jan. 2026
		Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine
Total		65,249	2,166	67,415	125,433
Y-o-Y(%)		-8.2%	-68.6%	-13.6%	-11.2%
Breakdown	Export	51,369	1,064	52,433	79,858
	Y-o-Y(%)	-10.1%	-75.0%	-14.6%	-11.2%
	% of Total	78.7%	49.1%	77.8%	63.7%
	Sales	13,880	1,102	14,982	45,575
	Y-o-Y(%)	-0.6%	-58.4%	-9.8%	-11.3%
	% of Total	21.3%	50.9%	22.2%	36.3%