UK - Automotive Production volume, 2023

Flash report, October 2023

Nov 30, 2023

*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 figures

		Oct. 2023				Jan.-Oct. 2023
		Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine	Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine
Total		91,521	TBA	91,521	TBA	751,422	TBA	751,422	TBA
Y-o-Y(%)		31.6%	-%	31.6%	-%	16.7%	-%	16.7%	-%
Breakdown	Export	75,343	TBA	75,343	TBA	600,316	TBA	600,316	TBA
	Y-o-Y(%)	33.4%	-%	33.4%	-%	18.2%	-%	18.2%	-%
	% of Total	82.3%	-%	82.3%	-%	79.9%	-%	79.9%	-%
	Sales	16,178	TBA	16,178	TBA	151,106	TBA	151,106	TBA
	Y-o-Y(%)	23.9%	-%	23.9%	-%	11.2%	-%	11.2%	-%
	% of Total	17.7%	-%	17.7%	-%	20.1%	-%	20.1%	-%

Source:Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

Flash report, September 2023

Oct 30, 2023

*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 32.6% to 99,582 units in September
On October 26, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK vehicle production for September increased 32.6% over the previous year to 99,582 units. Passenger car production was up 39.8% to 88,230 units and commercial vehicle production was down 5.2% to 11,352 units year over year (y/y).
Vehicle exports up 26.1% (y/y) to 70,955 units and domestic sales increased 52.1% (y/y) to 28,627 units. The percentage of export was 71.3%.
In the first nine months of 2023, total vehicle production increased 14.5% (y/y) to 745,441 units. The passenger car production was up 14.9% to 659,901 units, commercial vehicle was up 11.4% to 85,540 units.
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "A particularly strong period of car making is good news for the UK, given the thousands of jobs and billions of pounds of investment that depend on the sector. With countries around the world shifting to zero-emission motoring, Britain is well placed to be a global EV manufacturing hub if the investment and trading conditions are right. Given the increasing importance of electrified car production, the first and urgent step is for the UK and EU to agree to delay the tougher rules of origin requirements that are due imminently. This would give the necessary breathing space for automotive sectors on both sides of the Channel to scale up gigafactories and green supply chains, both of which are essential for a stable, long-term transition."

UK vehicle production figures

		Sep. 2023				Jan.-Sep. 2023
		Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine	Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine
Total		88,230	11,352	99,582	N/A	659,901	85,540	745,441	N/A
Y-o-Y(%)		39.8%	-5.2%	32.6%	-%	14.9%	11.4%	14.5%	-%
Breakdown	Export	64,727	6,228	70,955	N/A	524,973	53,017	577,990	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	32.2%	-15.1%	26.1%	-%	16.3%	16.9%	16.4%	-%
	% of Total	73.4%	54.9%	71.3%	-%	79.6%	62.0%	77.5%	-%
	Sales	23,503	5,124	28,627	N/A	134,928	32,523	167,451	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	65.9%	10.3%	52.1%	-%	9.8%	3.4%	8.5%	-%
	% of Total	26.6%	45.1%	28.7%	-%	20.4%	38.0%	22.5%	-%

Source:Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

Flash report, August 2023

Sep 29, 2023

*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 7.7% to 51,712 units in August
On September 28, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK vehicle production for August decreased 7.7% over the previous year to 51,712 units. Passenger car production was down 9.7% to 45,052 units and commercial vehicle production was up 8.6% to 6,660 units year over year (y/y).
Vehicle exports down 5.2% (y/y) to 40,636 units and domestic sales decreased 15.9% (y/y) to 11,076 units. The percentage of export was 78.6%.
In the first eight months of 2023, total vehicle production increased 12.1% (y/y) to 645,859 units. The passenger car production was up 11.8% to 571,671 units, commercial vehicle was up 14.4% to 74,188 units.
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "After six straight months of growth, a decline in UK car output in what is always the smallest and most variable volume month, is not a cause for concern. With car manufacturers taking advantage of the summer holiday season to upgrade their plants, this is part of an ongoing commitment to deliver the next generation of electric vehicles, with a record number of these models already being made. To secure future investment, however, we need business certainty, not least a UK-EU agreement to delay tougher rules of origin that would damage the competitiveness of electric vehicles in both the European and British markets and concrete details from the UK government on the regulation compelling the sale of EVs in Britain. Both are due to commence in less than 100 days and are essential to business planning and investment for 2024 and beyond."

UK vehicle production figures

		Aug. 2023				Jan.-Aug. 2023
		Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine	Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine
Total		45,052	6,660	51,712	N/A	571,671	74,188	645,859	N/A
Y-o-Y(%)		-9.7%	8.6%	-7.7%	-%	11.8%	14.4%	12.1%	-%
Breakdown	Export	37,042	3,594	40,636	N/A	460,246	46,789	507,035	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	-5.5%	-2.0%	-5.2%	-%	14.4%	23.0%	15.1%	-%
	% of Total	82.2%	54.0%	78.6%	-%	80.5%	63.1%	78.5%	-%
	Sales	8,010	3,066	11,076	N/A	111,425	27,399	138,824	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	-25.2%	24.4%	-15.9%	-%	2.5%	2.3%	2.5%	-%
	% of Total	17.8%	46.0%	21.4%	-%	19.5%	36.9%	21.5%	-%

Source:Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

Flash report, July 2023

Sep 1, 2023

*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 28.9% to 85,304 units in July
On August 31, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK vehicle production for July increased 28.9% over the previous year to 85,304 units. Passenger car production was up 31.6% to 76,451 units and commercial vehicle production was up 9.3% to 8,853 units year over year (y/y).
Vehicle exports up 34.6% (y/y) to 68,656 units and domestic sales increased 9.8% (y/y) to 16,648 units. The percentage of export was 80.5%.
In the first seven months of 2023, total vehicle production increased 14.3% (y/y) to 594,147 units. The passenger car production was up 14.2% to 526,619 units, commercial vehicle was up 15.0% to 67,528 units.
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "Six months of growth shows that British car production is recovering and, with electrified models increasingly driving volumes, the future is more positive. Recent investment announcements have undoubtedly bolstered the sector but global competition remains tough. If we are to attract further investment and produce the next generation of zero emission models and technologies, we need a coherent strategy that builds on our strengths and supports all aspects of advanced automotive manufacturing."

UK vehicle production figures

		Jul. 2023				Jan.-Jul. 2023
		Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine	Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine
Total		76,451	8,853	85,304	N/A	526,619	67,528	594,147	N/A
Y-o-Y(%)		31.6%	9.3%	28.9%	-%	14.2%	15.0%	14.3%	-%
Breakdown	Export	63,264	5,392	68,656	N/A	423,204	43,195	466,399	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	36.1%	18.9%	34.6%	-%	16.5%	25.7%	17.3%	-%
	% of Total	82.8%	60.9%	80.5%	-%	80.4%	64.0%	78.5%	-%
	Sales	13,187	3,461	16,648	N/A	103,415	24,333	127,748	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	13.7%	-3.0%	9.8%	-%	5.6%	0.0%	4.5%	-%
	% of Total	17.2%	39.1%	19.5%	-%	19.6%	36.0%	21.5%	-%

Source:Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

Flash report, June 2023

Jul 31, 2023

*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 17.0% to 96,515 units in June
On July 27, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK vehicle production for June increased 17.0% over the previous year to 96,515 units. Passenger car production was up 16.2% to 84,767 units and commercial vehicle production was up 23.0% to 11,748 units year over year (y/y).
Vehicle exports up 26.9% (y/y) to 75,626 units and domestic sales decreased 8.8% (y/y) to 20,889 units. The percentage of export was 78.4%.
In the first half of 2023, total vehicle production increased 12.1% (y/y) to 508,843 units. The passenger car production was up 11.7% to 450,168 units, commercial vehicle was up 16.0% to 58,675 units.
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "UK car manufacturing is growing again, with production - especially of electrified models - increasing and major investment announcements making headlines. This is testament to the resilience of the sector and its undoubted strengths - a skilled and productive workforce, world-class R&D, and efficient, productive plants. But we must build on this momentum, sustain growth and attract further investments with a strategy that focuses on competitiveness and which strengthens the UK’s unique automotive offering."

UK vehicle production figures

		Jun. 2023				Jan.-Jun. 2023
		Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine	Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine
Total		84,767	11,748	96,515	N/A	450,168	58,675	508,843	N/A
Y-o-Y(%)		16.2%	23.0%	17.0%	-%	11.7%	16.0%	12.1%	-%
Breakdown	Export	67,756	7,870	75,626	N/A	359,940	37,803	397,743	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	25.4%	41.8%	26.9%	-%	13.6%	26.7%	14.8%	-%
	% of Total	79.9%	67.0%	78.4%	-%	80.0%	64.4%	78.2%	-%
	Sales	17,011	3,878	20,889	N/A	90,228	20,872	111,100	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	-10.1%	-3.0%	-8.8%	-%	4.5%	0.5%	3.7%	-%
	% of Total	20.1%	33.0%	21.6%	-%	20.0%	35.6%	21.8%	-%

Source:Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

Flash report, May 2023

Jul 3, 2023

*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 28.0% to 89,859 units in May
On June 30, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK vehicle production for May increased 28.0% over the previous year to 89,859 units. Passenger car production was up 26.9% to 79,046 units and commercial vehicle production was up 36.9% to 10,813 units year over year (y/y).
Vehicle exports up 25.3% (y/y) to 70,801 units and domestic sales increased 39.4% (y/y) to 19,058 units. The percentage of export was 78.8%.
In the first five months of 2023, total vehicle production increased 11.1% (y/y) to 412,328 units. The passenger car production was up 10.7% to 365,401 units, commercial vehicle was up 14.3% to 46,927 units.
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "Another month of growth for UK car production is good news and a sign that, despite challenging economic conditions, the industry’s foundations are strong. But with weak GDP growth, high inflation and rising interest rates, it’s crucial that UK car factories stay globally competitive. All political parties must recognise the strategic importance of this sector and back our call for an industrial strategy that supports local production, assures export market access and attracts further investment to safeguard our future."

UK vehicle production figures

		May 2023				Jan.-May 2023
		Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine	Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine
Total		79,046	10,813	89,859	N/A	365,401	46,927	412,328	N/A
Y-o-Y(%)		26.9%	36.9%	28.0%	-%	10.7%	14.3%	11.1%	-%
Breakdown	Export	62,858	7,943	70,801	N/A	292,184	29,933	322,117	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	22.9%	48.1%	25.3%	-%	11.2%	23.3%	12.2%	-%
	% of Total	79.5%	73.5%	78.8%	-%	80.0%	63.8%	78.1%	-%
	Sales	16,188	2,870	19,058	N/A	73,217	16,994	90,211	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	45.4%	13.1%	39.4%	-%	8.6%	1.4%	7.1%	-%
	% of Total	20.5%	26.5%	21.2%	-%	20.0%	36.2%	21.9%	-%

Source:Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

Flash report, April 2023

May 26, 2023

*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 12.6% to 77,031 units in April
On May 25, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK vehicle production for April increased 12.6% over the previous year to 77,031 units. Passenger car production was up 9.9% to 66,527 units and commercial vehicle production was up 33.3% to 10,504 units year over year (y/y).
Vehicle exports up 18.5% (y/y) to 62,202 units and domestic sales decreased 6.9% (y/y) to 14,829 units. The percentage of export was 80.7%.
In the first four months of 2023, total vehicle production increased 7.1% (y/y) to 322,528 units. The passenger car production was up 6.9% to 286,414 units, commercial vehicle was up 9.0% to 36,114 units.
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "UK car production is starting to motor again, good news for the sector and the many thousands of jobs and livelihoods it sustains. These figures also show how exports, particularly to Europe, continue to be the foundation of British automotive manufacturing so we must do all we can to safeguard the competitiveness of these trading relationships. Most immediately, this means finding a solution to the rules of origin challenge faced by manufacturers on both sides of the Channel, else we risk the application of tariffs - and therefore unnecessary cost - on the very vehicles we are trying to encourage consumers to purchase."

UK vehicle production figures

		Apr. 2023				Jan.-Apr. 2023
		Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine	Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine
Total		66,527	10,504	77,031	N/A	286,414	36,114	322,528	N/A
Y-o-Y(%)		9.9%	33.3%	12.6%	-%	6.9%	9.0%	7.1%	-%
Breakdown	Export	54,820	7,382	62,202	N/A	229,379	21,990	251,369	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	14.7%	56.3%	18.5%	-%	8.4%	16.2%	9.1%	-%
	% of Total	82.4%	70.3%	80.7%	-%	80.1%	60.9%	77.9%	-%
	Sales	11,707	3,122	14,829	N/A	57,035	14,124	71,159	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	-8.3%	-1.1%	-6.9%	-%	1.3%	-0.7%	0.9%	-%
	% of Total	17.6%	29.7%	19.3%	-%	19.9%	39.1%	22.1%	-%

Source:Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

Flash report, March 2023

May 1, 2023

*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 5.1% to 91,427 units in March
On April 28, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK vehicle production for March increased 5.1% over the previous year to 91,427 units. Passenger car production was up 6.1% to 81,605 units and commercial vehicle production was down 3.0% to 9,822 units year over year (y/y).
Vehicle exports up 9.0% (y/y) to 67,355 units and domestic sales decreased 4.7% (y/y) to 24,072 units. The percentage of export was 73.7%.
In the first three months of 2023, total vehicle production increased 5.5% (y/y) to 245,441 units. The passenger car production was up 6.0% to 219,887 units, commercial vehicle was up 1.1% to 25,554 units.
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "A second consecutive month of growth for UK car production gives cause for optimism, though volumes are still well below pre-pandemic levels. If British car manufacturing is to get back towards those levels, with all the economic benefits that brings, we need to match the best in global competitiveness. That means driving down the high cost of UK energy, reforming business rates and vigorously promoting Britain globally to secure the investments essential to a zero carbon automotive future."

UK vehicle production figures

		Mar. 2023				Jan.-Mar. 2023
		Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine	Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine
Total		81,605	9,822	91,427	N/A	219,887	25,554	245,441	N/A
Y-o-Y(%)		6.1%	-3.0%	5.1%	-%	6.0%	1.1%	5.5%	-%
Breakdown	Export	61,546	5,809	67,355	N/A	174,559	14,574	189,133	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	10.4%	-3.2%	9.0%	-%	6.6%	2.6%	6.3%	-%
	% of Total	75.4%	59.1%	73.7%	-%	79.4%	57.0%	77.1%	-%
	Sales	20,059	4,013	24,072	N/A	45,328	10,980	56,308	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	-5.1%	-2.8%	-4.7%	-%	4.1%	-0.8%	3.1%	-%
	% of Total	24.6%	40.9%	26.3%	-%	20.6%	43.0%	22.9%	-%

Source:Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

Flash report, February 2023

Mar 31, 2023

*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 9.0% to 76,198 units in February
On March 30, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK vehicle production for February increased 9.0% over the previous year to 76,198 units. Passenger car production was up 13.1% to 69,707 units and commercial vehicle production was down 21.6% to 6,491 units year over year (y/y).
Vehicle exports up 9.2% (y/y) to 60,094 units and domestic sales increased 8.1% (y/y) to 16,104 units. The percentage of export was 78.9%.
In the first two months of 2023, total vehicle production increased 5.8% (y/y) to 154,072 units. The passenger car production was up 6.0% to 138,282units, commercial vehicle was up 4.3% to 15,790 units.
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "February’s growth in UK car production signposts an industry on the road to recovery. The fundamentals of the sector are strong; a highly skilled workforce, engineering excellence, a sector that is embracing new electrified vehicle manufacturing and wide ranging capabilities in the EV supply chain. To take advantage of global opportunities, however, we must scale up at pace and make the UK the most attractive destination for automotive investment by addressing trading and fiscal costs and delivering low carbon, affordable energy."

UK vehicle production figures

		Feb. 2023				Jan.-Feb. 2023
		Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine	Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine
Total		69,707	6,491	76,198	N/A	138,282	15,790	154,072	N/A
Y-o-Y(%)		13.1%	-21.6%	9.0%	-%	6.0%	4.3%	5.8%	-%
Breakdown	Export	56,634	3,460	60,094	N/A	113,013	8,786	121,799	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	11.5%	-18.6%	9.2%	-%	4.6%	7.2%	4.8%	-%
	% of Total	81.2%	53.3%	78.9%	-%	81.7%	55.6%	79.1%	-%
	Sales	13,073	3,031	16,104	N/A	25,269	7,004	32,273	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	20.3%	-24.7%	8.1%	-%	12.7%	0.9%	9.9%	-%
	% of Total	18.8%	46.7%	21.1%	-%	18.3%	44.4%	20.9%	-%

Source:Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

Flash report, January 2023

Feb 27, 2023

*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 2.9% to 77,874 units in January
On February 24, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK vehicle production for January increased 2.9% over the previous year to 77,874 units. Passenger car production was down 0.3% to 68,575 units and commercial vehicle production was up 35.6% to 9,299 units year over year (y/y).
Vehicle exports increased 0.8% (y/y) to 61,705 units and domestic sales increased 11.8% (y/y) to 16,169 units. The percentage of export was 79.2%.
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "Automotive manufacturing can drive long-term growth for the low carbon economy but the sector needs competitive conditions to attract investment. Recent global developments, however, suggest increasing protectionism which, if not challenged or mitigated, could put the UK at a disadvantage. To deliver a wholesale industrial transformation we need a competitive framework and a pitch that promotes advanced vehicle manufacturing internationally. We now look to the forthcoming Budget for the necessary measures that will enable the automotive sector to deliver its undoubted potential.."

UK vehicle production figures

		Jan. 2023
		Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine
Total		68,575	9,299	77,874	N/A
Y-o-Y(%)		-0.3%	35.6%	2.9%	-%
Breakdown	Export	56,379	5,326	61,705	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	-1.5%	35.1%	0.8%	-%
	% of Total	82.2%	57.3%	79.2%	-%
	Sales	12,196	3,973	16,169	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	5.6%	36.2%	11.8%	-%
	% of Total	17.8%	42.7%	20.8%	-%

Source:Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)