Thailand - Flash report, Production volume, 2019
Flash report, Production volume, 2019
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Flash report, December 2019
23 Jan. 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.
2019 vehicle sales in Thailand down 3.3%, production down 7.1%
According to MarkLines Data Center, December vehicle sales in Thailand declined 21.4% year over year to 89,285 units. 2019 full year vehicle sales in Thailand declined 3.3% year over year to 1,007,552 units.
By brand sales in 2019, Toyota was up 5.5% to 331,878 units. Isuzu was down 5.4% to 168,215 units and Honda was down 1.9% to 125,833 units. Mitsubishi sales were up 4.4% to 88,244 units, and Nissan sales were down 11.0% to 64,414 units.
By body type sales in 2019, passenger cars were down 0.3% year over year to 398,386 units, while commercial vehicles were down 5.1% to 609,166 units. Pickup sales included in the commercial vehicle sales were down 3.8% to 492,129 units.
New vehicle production in December declined 20.8% to 134,208 units and the 2019 new vehicle production declined 7.1% to 2,013,710 units.
Vehicle exports in December decreased 24.3% to 72,265 units. The 2019 vehicle export decliend 7.6% to 1,054,103 units valued at THB 546 billion, decreased 8.2%.
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) forecasts that vehicle production in Thailand are expected to decrease 0.7% to 2.0 million units in 2020 with 1.0 million units for domestic sales and exports respectively.
Thailand - Production and Sales of new vehicles
| Dec. 2019 |
Growth Y-o-Y (%) |
Jan.-Dec. 2019 |
Growth YTD (%) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production | 134,208 | -20.8% | 2,013,710 | -7.1% |
| Domestic Sales | 89,285 | -21.4% | 1,007,552 | -3.3% |
| Export (CBU) | 72,265 | -24.3% | 1,054,103 | -7.6% |
Flash report, November 2019
19 Dec. 2019
*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 down 16.2%, November production down 21.8%
According to MarkLines Data Center, November vehicle sales in Thailand declined 16.2% year on year to 79,299 units. Sales in the month of November 2019 declined for the sixth month in a row due to the strictness in auto loan approval process of financial institutions etc. January - November sales were down 1.1% to 918,267 units.
By brand sales in November, Toyota was down 11.7% to 27,139 units. Isuzu was down 12.8% to 14,629 units and Honda was down 19.9% to 8,892 units. Mitsubishi sales were down 12.6% to 6,390 units, and Nissan sales were down 25.4% to 5,011 units.
By body type, passenger cars were down 16.4% year over year to 29,646 units. Commercial vehicle sales were down 16.1% to 49,653 units. Pickup sales included in the commercial vehicle sales were down 17.6% to 40,047 units.
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) announced that new vehicle production in November was 154,088 units, 21.8% decline year over year. January - November production was down 5.9% to 1,879,502 units.
Vehicle exports in November were down 19.2% to 75,185 units with lower shipments to all regions except for Middle East and Africa. The export value was THB 39.4 billion, down 18.1% year on year.
Vehicle exports from January to November were down 6.1% to 981,838 units.
Thailand - Production and Sales of new vehicles
| Nov. 2019 |
Growth Y-o-Y (%) |
Jan.-Nov. 2019 |
Growth YTD (%) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production | 154,088 | -21.8% | 1,879,502 | -5.9% |
| Domestic Sales | 79,299 | -16.2% | 918,267 | -1.1% |
| Export (CBU) | 75,185 | -19.2% | 981,838 | -6.1% |
Flash report, October 2019
21 Nov. 2019
*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 11.3%, October production down 22.5%
According to MarkLines Data Center, October vehicle sales in Thailand declined 11.3% year on year to 77,121 units. Sales in the month of October 2019 declined for the fifth month in a row due to the strictness in auto loan approval process of financial institutions as well as flooding in many areas occurred in September. January - October sales were up 0.7% to 838,968 units.
By brand sales in October, Toyota was down 8.2% to 26,619 units. Isuzu was down 12.1% to 11,860 units and Honda was down 11.6% to 9,709 units. Mitsubishi sales were up 5.1% to 7,058 units, and Nissan sales were down 23.3% to 4,855 units.
By body type, passenger cars were down 7.6% year over year to 30,327 units. Commercial vehicle sales were down 13.5% to 46,794 units. Pickup sales included in the commercial vehicle sales were down 14.8% to 37,357 units.
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) announced that new vehicle production in October was 152,787 units, a 22.5% decline year over year. January - October production was down 4.2% to 1,725,414 units.
Vehicle exports in October were down 8.3% to 85,552 units with lower shipments to all regions except for Asia, Middle East and Middle and South America. The export value was THB 46.1 billion, down 5.0% year on year.
Vehicle exports from January to October were down 4.8% to 906,653 units.
Thailand - Production and Sales of new vehicles
| Oct. 2019 |
Growth Y-o-Y (%) |
Jan.-Oct. 2019 |
Growth YTD (%) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production | 152,787 | -22.5% | 1,725,414 | -4.2% |
| Domestic Sales | 77,121 | -11.3% | 838,968 | 0.7% |
| Export (CBU) | 85,552 | -8.3% | 906,653 | -4.8% |
Flash report, September 2019
24 Oct. 2019
*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 14.1%, September production down 7.5%
According to MarkLines Data Center, September vehicle sales in Thailand declined 14.1% year on year to 76,195 units. Sales in the month of September 2019 declined for the fourth month in a row due to the strictness in auto loan approval process of financial institutions as well as flooding in many areas. January - September sales were up 2.0% to 761,847 units.
By brand sales in September, Toyota was down 14.5% to 24,595 units. Isuzu was down 18.2% to 10,660 units and Honda was down 8.1% to 10,363 units. Mitsubishi sales were up 6.4% to 7,583 units, and Nissan sales were down 18.5% to 5,105 units.
By body type, passenger cars were down 2.4% year over year to 33,277 units. Commercial vehicle sales were down 21.4% to 42,918 units. Pickup sales included in the commercial vehicle sales were down 20.8% to 34,235 units.
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) announced that new vehicle production in September was 169,474 units, a 7.5% decline year over year. January - September production was down 2.0% to 1,572,627 units.
Vehicle exports in September were down 6.4% to 97,540 units with lower shipments to all regions except for Asia and Middle East. The export value was THB 51.7 billion, down 5.0% year on year.
Vehicle exports from January to September were down 4.4% to 821,101 units.
The FTI announced about lowering its projection for automobile production in 2019 from 2.15 million units (1.05 million units for domestic sales and 1.1 million for exports) to 2 million units (1.0 million each for both domestic sales and export), blaming a bearish sentiment in both local sales and exports.
Thailand - Production and Sales of new vehicles
| Sep. 2019 |
Growth Y-o-Y (%) |
Jan.-Sep. 2019 |
Growth YTD (%) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production | 169,474 | -7.5% | 1,572,627 | -2.0% |
| Domestic Sales | 76,195 | -14.1% | 761,847 | 2.0% |
| Export (CBU) | 97,540 | -6.4% | 821,101 | -4.4% |
Flash report, August 2019
18 Sep. 2019
*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 6.9%, August production down 8.2%
According to MarkLines Data Center, August vehicle sales in Thailand declined 6.9% year on year to 80,838 units. Sales in the month of August 2019 declined for the third month in a row due to the strictness in auto loan approval process of financial institutions. January - August sales were up 4.2% to 685,652 units.
By brand sales in August, Toyota was flat at 27,096 units. Isuzu was down 6.4% to 12,288 units and Honda was up 2.7% to 11,609 units. Mitsubishi sales were up 5.1% to 7,378 units, and Nissan sales were down 12.5% to 5,016 units.
By body type, passenger cars were down 3.3% year over year to 33,036 units. Commercial vehicle sales were down 9.2% to 47,802 units. Pickup sales included in the commercial vehicle sales were down 7.5% to 38,202 units.
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) announced that new vehicle production in August was 166,361 units, a 8.2% decline year over year. January - August production was down 1.3% to 1,403,153 units.
Vehicle exports in August were down 20.5% to 81,549 units with lower shipments to all regions except for Middle East. The export value was THB 45.7 billion, down 18.0% year on year.
Vehicle exports from January to August were down 4.1% to 723,561 units.
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) forecasts that vehicle production in Thailand are expected to decrease 0.8% to 2.15 million units in 2019. FTI estimates production for domestic sales to increase 2.4% to 1.05 million units while production for exports to decrease 3.7% to 1.10 million units. FTI said it plans to cut its projection next month.
Thailand - Production and Sales of new vehicles
| Aug. 2019 |
Growth Y-o-Y (%) |
Jan.-Aug. 2019 |
Growth YTD (%) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production | 166,361 | -8.2% | 1,403,153 | -1.3% |
| Domestic Sales | 80,838 | -6.9% | 685,652 | 4.2% |
| Export (CBU) | 81,549 | -20.5% | 723,561 | -4.1% |
Flash report, July 2019
23 Aug. 2019
*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 1.1%, July production down 6.7%
According to MarkLines Data Center, July vehicle sales in Thailand declined 1.1% year on year to 81,044 units. Sales in the month of July 2019 declined for the second month in a row due to the strictness in auto loan approval process of financial institutions. January - July sales were up 5.9% to 604,814 units.
By brand sales in July, Toyota was down 1.8% to 25,708 units. Isuzu was up 5.3% to 13,834 units and Honda was up 5.1% to 11,024 units. Mitsubishi sales were up 18.9% to 7,141 units, and Mazda sales were down 15.4% to 5,381 units.
By body type, passenger cars were up 0.8% year over year to 32,794 units. Commercial vehicle sales were down 2.4% to 48,250 units. Pickup sales included in the commercial vehicle sales were up 0.8% to 38,888 units.
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) announced that new vehicle production in July was 170,847 units, a 6.7% decline year over year. January - July production was down 0.2% to 1,236,792 units.
Vehicle exports in July were down 8.9% to 82,151 units with lower shipments to Oceania and Asia. The export value was THB 40.3 billion, down 19.1% year on year.
Vehicle exports from January to July were down 1.5% to 642,012 units.
Thailand - Production and Sales of new vehicles
| Jul. 2019 |
Growth Y-o-Y (%) |
Jan.-Jul. 2019 |
Growth YTD (%) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production | 170,847 | -6.7% | 1,236,792 | -0.2% |
| Domestic Sales | 81,044 | -1.1% | 604,814 | 5.9% |
| Export (CBU) | 82,151 | -8.9% | 642,012 | -1.5% |
Flash report, June 2019
19 Jul. 2019
*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 2.1%, June production down 8.5%
According to MarkLines Data Center, June vehicle sales in Thailand declined 2.1% year on year to 86,048 units. Sales in the month of June 2019 declined for the first time in 30 months due to the high base in June 2018 as well as the strictness in auto loan approval process of financial institutions. January - June sales were up 7.1% to 523,770 units.
By brand sales in June, Toyota was up 4.1% to 28,888 units. Isuzu was up 2.1% to 13,215 units and Honda was up 15.1% to 12,142 units. Mitsubishi sales were up 2.8% to 7,375 units, and Nissan sales were down 14.3% to 5,461 units.
By body type, passenger cars were down 4.6% year over year to 35,409 units. Commercial vehicle sales were down 0.2% to 50,639 units. Pickup sales included in the commercial vehicle sales were up 0.3% to 40,335 units.
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) announced that new vehicle production in June was 172,878 units, a 8.5% decline year over year. January - June production was up 0.9% to 1,065,945 units.
Vehicle exports in June were up 2.4% to 97,575 units with higher shipments to Asia and Europe. The export value was THB 51.4 billion, up 4.5% year on year.
Vehicle exports from January to June were down 0.4% to 559,861 units.
Thailand - Production and Sales of new vehicles
| Jun. 2019 |
Growth Y-o-Y (%) |
Jan.-Jun. 2019 |
Growth YTD (%) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production | 172,878 | -8.5% | 1,065,945 | 0.9% |
| Domestic Sales | 86,048 | -2.1% | 523,770 | 7.1% |
| Export (CBU) | 97,575 | 2.4% | 559,861 | -0.4% |
Flash report, May 2019
14 Jun. 2019
*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 up 3.7%, May production down 6.1%
According to MarkLines Data Center, May vehicle sales in Thailand increased 3.7% year on year to 88,097 units. January - May sales were up 9.1% to 437,722 units.
By brand sales in May, Toyota was up 10.2% to 29,337 units. Isuzu was up 9.2% to 15,651 units and Honda was up 7.7% to 11,224 units. Mitsubishi sales were up 6.2% to 7,308 units, and Nissan sales were down 1.0% to 5,385 units.
By body type, passenger cars were up 1.3% year over year to 33,580 units. Commercial vehicle sales were up 5.2% to 54,517 units. Pickup sales included in the commercial vehicle sales were up 8.9% to 44,102 units.
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) announced that new vehicle production in May was 181,338 units, a 6.1% decline year over year. January - May production was up 2.9% to 893,067 units.
Vehicle exports in May were down 3.6% to 95,331 units on a contraction of shipments to Oceania, Central/South America and Africa. The export value was THB 48.6 billion, down 6.2% year on year.
Vehicle exports from January to May were down 0.9% to 462,286 units.
Thailand - Production and Sales of new vehicles
| May 2019 |
Growth Y-o-Y (%) |
Jan.-May 2019 |
Growth YTD (%) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production | 181,338 | -6.1% | 893,067 | 2.9% |
| Domestic Sales | 88,097 | 3.7% | 437,722 | 9.1% |
| Export (CBU) | 95,331 | -3.6% | 462,286 | -0.9% |
Flash report, April 2019
24 May 2019
*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 up 8.7％, April production up 11.5%
According to MarkLines Data Center, April vehicle sales in Thailand increased 8.7% year on year to 86,076 units. January - April sales were up 10.5% to 349,625 units.
By brand sales in April, Toyota was up 15.9% to 26,918 units. Isuzu was up 4.2% to 15,389 units and Honda was up 8.6% to 11,329 units. Mitsubishi sales were up 5.0% to 6,669 units, and Mazda sales were up 38.0% to 6,099 units.
By body type, passenger cars were up 16.9% year over year to 34,931 units. Commercial vehicle sales were up 3.7% to 51,145 units. Pickup sales included in the commercial vehicle sales were up 7.2% to 41,233 units.
The sales growth in April was largely due to the introduction of new models at the Bangkok International Motor Show 2019 (ended on April 7), stronger economic growth, higher state and private investment as well as farm prices.
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) announced that new vehicle production in April was 150,242 units, a 11.5% increase year over year. January - April production was up 5.5% to 711,729 units.
Vehicle exports in April were down 7.5% to 67,114 units, the lowest in 24 months. The export value was THB 35.5 billion, down 3.0% year on year. Vehicle exports from January to April were down 0.2% to 366,955 units.
Thailand - Production and Sales of new vehicles
| Apr. 2019 |
Growth Y-o-Y (%) |
Jan.-Apr. 2019 |
Growth YTD (%) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production | 150,242 | 11.5% | 711,729 | 5.5% |
| Domestic Sales | 86,076 | 8.7% | 349,625 | 10.5% |
| Export (CBU) | 67,114 | -7.5% | 366,955 | -0.2% |
Flash report, March 2019
24 Apr. 2019
*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 up 8.5％, March production up 1.8%
According to MarkLines Data Center, March vehicle sales in Thailand increased 8.5% year on year to 103,164 units. January - March sales were up 11.2% to 263,549 units.
By brand sales in March, Toyota was up 27.1% to 33,899 units. Isuzu was down 7.4% to 17,423 units and Honda was up 8.0% to 11,017 units. Mitsubishi sales were up 25.4% to 10,042 units, and Nissan sales were up 11.3% to 7,645 units.
By body type, passenger cars were up 15.2% year over year to 40,061 units. Commercial vehicle sales were up 4.6% to 63,103 units. Pickup sales included in the commercial vehicle sales were up 7.9% to 52,080 units.
The sales growth in March was largely due to the Bangkok Motor Show with over 37,000 bookings, the stronger economic growth, higher state and private investment as well as farm prices.
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) announced that new vehicle production in March recorded the highest volume in 18 months at 198,821 units, a 1.8% increase year over year. January - March production was up 4.0% to 561,487 units.
Vehicle exports in March were up 6.1% to 117,708 units, recording the highest level in 68 months. The export value was THB 59.8 billion, up 1.5% year on year. Vehicle exports from January to March were up 1.6% to 299,841 units.
Thailand - Production and Sales of new vehicles
| Mar. 2019 |
Growth Y-o-Y (%) |
Jan.-Mar. 2019 |
Growth YTD (%) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production | 198,821 | 1.8% | 561,487 | 4.0% |
| Domestic Sales | 103,164 | 8.5% | 263,549 | 11.2% |
| Export (CBU) | 117,708 | 6.1% | 299,841 | 1.6% |
Flash report, February 2019
25 Mar. 2019
*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 up 9.1％, February production up 2.7%
According to MarkLines Data Center, February vehicle sales in Thailand increased 9.1% year on year to 82,324 units. January - February sales were up 12.9% to 160,385 units.
By brand sales in February, Toyota was up 25.5% to 25,517 units. Isuzu was up 11.5% to 14,795 units and Honda was up 6.2% to 9,697 units. Mitsubishi sales were up 3.9% to 7,074 units, and Nissan sales were up 13.1% to 5,998 units.
By body type, passenger cars were up 9.2% year over year to 32,338 units. Commercial vehicle sales were up 9.0% to 49,986 units. Pickup sales included in the commercial vehicle sales were up 10.1% to 40,951 units.
The sales growth in February was largely due to the stronger economic growth, higher state and private investment as well as farm prices.
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) announced that new vehicle production in February was 183,071 units, a 2.7% increase year over year. January - February production was up 5.3% to 362,666 units.
Vehicle exports in February were down 1.6% to 100,550 units, valued at THB 49.1 billion, down 6.2% year on year. Vehicle exports from January to February were down 1.2% to 182,133 units.
Thailand - Production and Sales of new vehicles
| Feb. 2019 |
Growth Y-o-Y (%) |
Jan.-Feb. 2019 |
Growth YTD (%) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production | 183,071 | 2.7% | 362,666 | 5.3% |
| Domestic Sales | 82,324 | 9.1% | 160,385 | 12.9% |
| Export (CBU) | 100,550 | -1.6% | 182,133 | -1.2% |
Flash report, January 2019
25 Feb. 2019
*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 up 17.3％, January production up 8.1%
According to MarkLines Data Center, January vehicle sales in Thailand increased 17.3% year on year to 78,061 units.
By brand sales in January, Toyota was up 56.3% to 26,715 units. Isuzu was up 3.9% to 12,704 units and Honda was up 2.0% to 9,290 units. Mitsubishi sales were up 17.0% to 6,875 units, and Nissan sales were up 10.9% to 5,315 units.
By body type, passenger cars were up 17.4% year over year to 30,221 units. Commercial vehicle sales were up 17.3% to 47,840 units. Pickup sales included in the commercial vehicle sales were up 21.0% to 39,674 units.
The sales growth in January was largely due to the new model introductions and stronger economic growth.
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) announced that new vehicle production in January was 179,595 units, up 8.1% year over year.
Vehicle exports in January were down 0.6% to 81,583 units, valued at THB 40.8 billion, down 2.85% year on year.
Thailand - Production and Sales of new vehicles
| Jan. 2019 | Growth Y-o-Y (%) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Production | 179,595 | 8.1% |
| Domestic Sales | 78,061 | 17.4% |
| Export (CBU) | 81,583 | -0.6% |
Source: FTI (Federation of Thai Industries), various media reports