UK - Flash report, Production volume, 2017
Flash report, Production volume, 2017
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Flash report, December 2017
1 Feb. 2018
*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 car production decrease 12.7% to 104,357 units in December, down 3.7% in 2017
On January 31, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK car production for December decreased 12.7% over the previous year to 104,357 units. Passenger car production was down 11.7% to 100,604 units and commercial vehicle production was down 33.2% to 3,753 units year over year (y/y). Production of engines was up by 12.1% to 177,750 units.
Vehicle exports down 10.1% (y/y) to 89,196 units and domestic sales decreased 25.6% (y/y) to 15,161 units. The percentage of export was 85.5%.
Full-year production of 1,749,385 vehicles in 2017 represented an decrease of 3.7% from 2016. The passenger car production was down 3.0% to 1,671,166 units, commercial vehicle was down 16.7% to 78,219 units and engines were up 6.9% to 2,722,325 units.
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "The UK automotive industry continues to produce cars that are in strong demand across the world and it’s encouraging to see growth in many markets. However, we urgently need clarity on the transitional arrangements for Brexit, arrangements which must retain all the current benefits else around 10% of our exports could be threatened overnight. We compete in a global race to produce the best cars and must continue to attract investment to remain competitive. Whilst such investment is often cyclical, the evidence is that it is now stalling so we need rapid progress on trade discussions to safeguard jobs and stimulate future growth. "
Hawes spoke as SMMT also released new figures showing that UK automotive investment fell by 33.7% in 2017. Some GBP 1.1 billion of investment earmarked for vehicle and supply chain manufacturing was publicly announced last year, down from GBP 1.66 billion in 2016.
UK vehicle production figures
| Dec. 2017 | Jan.-Dec. 2017 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Cars | Commercial Vehicles | Total | Engine | Passenger Cars | Commercial Vehicles | Total | Engine | ||
| Total | 100,604 | 3,753 | 104,357 | 177,750 | 1,671,166 | 78,219 | 1,749,385 | 2,722,325 | |
| Y-o-Y(%) | -11.7% | -33.2% | -12.7% | 12.1% | -3.0% | -16.7% | -3.7% | 6.9% | |
| Breakdown | Export | 86,526 | 2,670 | 89,196 | 99,970 | 1,334,538 | 48,899 | 1,383,437 | 1,488,207 |
| Y-o-Y(%) | -9.2% | -31.7% | -10.1% | 10.0% | -1.1% | -10.8% | -1.5% | 4.8% | |
| % of Total | 86.0% | 71.1% | 85.5% | 56.2% | 79.9% | 62.5% | 79.1% | 54.7% | |
| Sales | 14,078 | 1,083 | 15,161 | 77,780 | 336,628 | 29,320 | 365,948 | 1,234,118 | |
| Y-o-Y(%) | -24.6% | -36.7% | -25.6% | 14.9% | -9.8% | -25.0% | -11.3% | 9.7% | |
| % of Total | 14.0% | 28.9% | 14.5% | 43.8% | 20.1% | 37.5% | 20.9% | 45.3% | |
Flash report, November 2017
22 Dec. 2017
*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 car production decrease 6.2% to 167,802 units in November
On December 21, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK car production for November decreased 6.2% over the previous year to 167,802 units. Passenger car production was down 4.6% to 161,490 units and commercial vehicle production was down 34.6% to 6,312 units year over year (y/y). Production of engines was up by 11.4% to 279,532 units.
Vehicle exports down 0.8% (y/y) to 141,474 units and domestic sales decreased 27.3% (y/y) to 26,328 units. The percentage of export was 84.3%.
In the first eleven months of 2017, total vehicle production decreased 2.7% (y/y) to 1,651,508 units. The passenger car production was down 2.0% to 1,577,042 units, commercial vehicle was down 15.7% to 74,466 units and engines were up 6.6% to 2,544,575 units.
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "Brexit uncertainty, coupled with confusion over diesel taxation and air quality plans, continues to impact domestic demand for new cars and, with it, production output. Whilst it is good to see exports grow in November, this only reinforces how overseas demand remains the driving force for UK car manufacturing. Clarity on the nature of our future overseas trading relationships, including details on transition arrangements with the EU, is vital for future growth and success."
UK vehicle production figures
| Nov. 2017 | Jan.-Nov. 2017 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Cars | Commercial Vehicles | Total | Engine | Passenger Cars | Commercial Vehicles | Total | Engine | ||
| Total | 161,490 | 6,312 | 167,802 | 279,532 | 1,577,042 | 74,466 | 1,651,508 | 2,544,575 | |
| Y-o-Y(%) | -4.6% | -34.6% | -6.2% | 11.4% | -2.0% | -15.7% | -2.7% | 6.6% | |
| Breakdown | Export | 137,214 | 4,260 | 141,474 | 145,998 | 1,254,491 | 46,229 | 1,300,720 | 1,388,237 |
| Y-o-Y(%) | 1.3% | -40.7% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% | -9.2% | -0.3% | 4.4% | |
| % of Total | 85.0% | 67.5% | 84.3% | 52.2% | 79.5% | 62.1% | 78.8% | 54.6% | |
| Sales | 24,276 | 2,052 | 26,328 | 133,534 | 322,551 | 28,237 | 350,788 | 1,156,338 | |
| Y-o-Y(%) | -28.1% | -16.8% | -27.3% | 20.8% | -9.0% | -24.4% | -10.5% | 9.4% | |
| % of Total | 15.0% | 32.5% | 15.7% | 47.8% | 20.5% | 37.9% | 21.2% | 45.4% | |
Flash report, October 2017
24 Nov. 2017
*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 car production increase 1.8% to 163,977 units in October
On November 23, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK car production for October increased 1.8% over the previous year to 163,977 units. Passenger car production was up 3.5% to 157,056 units and commercial vehicle production was down 25.7% to 6,921 units year over year (y/y). Production of engines was up by 14.7% to 263,141 units.
Vehicle exports up 2.3% (y/y) to 132,825 units and domestic sales decreased 0.4% (y/y) to 31,152 units. The percentage of export was 81.0%.
In the first ten months of 2017, total vehicle production decreased 2.2% (y/y) to 1,484,719 units. The passenger car production was down 1.6% to 1,416,565 units, commercial vehicle was down 13.3% to 68,154 units and engines were up 6.0% to 2,265,039 units.
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "It’s encouraging to see positive growth in exports this month and a slight increase in overall output. Production for British consumers, however, has continued to fall as domestic demand for new cars decreased for the ninth month this year amidst continued uncertainty over both Brexit and the government’s air quality plans. It’s important that confidence is restored to the new car market, as sales of the latest cleaner, greener cars not only address air quality concerns but speed up activity on factory lines across the UK. The latest independent UK forecast report is worrying news for the sector, predicting annual output which is, at best, static compared with last year. The industry needs stability and a clear roadmap for Brexit if we are to encourage investment and arrest the decline in both the market and business confidence."
UK vehicle production figures
| Oct. 2017 | Jan.-Oct. 2017 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars | CVs | Total | Engine | Cars | CVs | Total | Engine | ||
| Total | 157,056 | 6,921 | 163,977 | 263,141 | 1,416,565 | 68,154 | 1,484,719 | 2,265,039 | |
| Y-o-Y(%) | 3.5% | -25.7% | 1.8% | 14.7% | -1.6% | -13.3% | -2.2% | 6.0% | |
| Breakdown | Export | 128,878 | 3,947 | 132,825 | 136,515 | 1,117,672 | 41,969 | 1,159,641 | 1,242,235 |
| Y-o-Y(%) | 5.0% | -44.0% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -0.1% | -4.1% | -0.2% | 4.4% | |
| % of Total | 82.1% | 57.0% | 81.0% | 51.9% | 78.9% | 61.6% | 78.1% | 54.8% | |
| Sales | 28,178 | 2,974 | 31,152 | 126,626 | 298,893 | 26,185 | 325,078 | 1,022,804 | |
| Y-o-Y(%) | -2.9% | 31.7% | -0.4% | 26.3% | -6.8% | -25.0% | -8.6% | 8.0% | |
| % of Total | 17.9% | 43.0% | 19.0% | 48.1% | 21.1% | 38.4% | 21.9% | 45.2% | |
Flash report, September 2017
27 Oct. 2017
*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 car production decrease 5.3% to 160,432 units in September
On October 26, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK car production for September decreased 5.3% over the previous year to 160,432 units. Passenger car production was down 4.1% to 153,224 units and commercial vehicle production was down 26.0% to 7,208 units year over year (y/y). Production of engines was up by 3.9% to 248,463 units.
Vehicle exports down 2.0% (y/y) to 126,301 units and domestic sales decreased 16.0% (y/y) to 34,131 units. The percentage of export was 78.7%.
In the first nine months of 2017, total vehicle production decreased 2.7% (y/y) to 1,320,742 units. The passenger car production was down 2.2% to 1,259,509 units, commercial vehicle was down 11.7% to 61,233 units and engines were up 5.0% to 2,001,898 units.
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "With UK car manufacturing falling for a fifth month this year, it’s clear that declining consumer and business confidence is affecting domestic demand and hence production volumes. Uncertainty regarding the national air quality plans also didn’t help the domestic market for diesel cars, despite the fact that these new vehicles will face no extra charges or restrictions across the UK. Brexit is the greatest challenge of our times and yet we still don’t have any clarity on what our future relationship with our biggest trading partner will look like, nor detail of the transitional deal being sought. Leaving the EU with no deal would be the worst outcome for our sector so we urge government to deliver on its commitments and safeguard the competitiveness of the industry."
UK vehicle production figures
| Sep. 2017 | Jan.-Sep. 2017 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars | CVs | Total | Engine | Cars | CVs | Total | Engine | ||
| Total | 153,224 | 7,208 | 160,432 | 248,463 | 1,259,509 | 61,233 | 1,320,742 | 2,001,898 | |
| Y-o-Y(%) | -4.1% | -26.0% | -5.3% | 3.9% | -2.2% | -11.7% | -2.7% | 5.0% | |
| Breakdown | Export | 121,803 | 4,498 | 126,301 | 127,558 | 988,794 | 38,022 | 1,026,816 | 1,105,720 |
| Y-o-Y(%) | -1.1% | -21.4% | -2.0% | -2.0% | -0.7% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 4.3% | |
| % of Total | 79.5% | 62.4% | 78.7% | 51.3% | 78.5% | 62.1% | 77.7% | 55.2% | |
| Sales | 31,421 | 2,710 | 34,131 | 120,905 | 270,715 | 23,211 | 293,926 | 896,178 | |
| Y-o-Y(%) | -14.2% | -32.6% | -16.0% | 11.1% | -7.2% | -28.9% | -9.4% | 5.9% | |
| % of Total | 20.5% | 37.6% | 21.3% | 48.7% | 21.5% | 37.9% | 22.3% | 44.8% | |
Flash report, August 2017
29 Sep. 2017
*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 car production decrease 4.6% to 106,976 units in August
On September 28, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK car production for August decreased 4.6% over the previous year to 106,976 units. Passenger car production was down 5.3% to 103,232 units and commercial vehicle production was up 17.6% to 3,744 units year over year (y/y). Production of engines was up by 11.9% to 151,141 units.
Vehicle exports down 4.6% (y/y) to 78,743 units and domestic sales decreased 4.9% (y/y) to 28,233 units. The percentage of export was 73.6%.
In the first eight months of 2017, total vehicle production decreased 2.3% (y/y) to 1,160,310 units. The passenger car production was down 1.9% to 1,106,285 units, commercial vehicle was down 9.4% to 54,025 units and engines were up 5.1% to 1,753,335 units.
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "It’s common to see fluctuations during the summer months, as output varies according to the timing and duration of holiday factory shutdowns. However, the continuation of the longer term downward trend in domestic demand is a concern for production across the UK so it is vital for the future health of this sector that the current uncertainty around Brexit is removed and consumer and business confidence restored."
UK vehicle production figures
| Aug. 2017 | Jan.-Aug. 2017 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars | CVs | Total | Engine | Cars | CVs | Total | Engine | ||
| Total | 103,232 | 3,744 | 106,976 | 151,141 | 1,106,285 | 54,025 | 1,160,310 | 1,753,335 | |
| Y-o-Y(%) | -5.3% | 17.6% | -4.6% | 11.9% | -1.9% | -9.4% | -2.3% | 5.1% | |
| Breakdown | Export | 76,638 | 2,105 | 78,743 | 78,091 | 866,991 | 33,524 | 900,515 | 978,162 |
| Y-o-Y(%) | -5.6% | 61.7% | -4.6% | 19.9% | -0.7% | 8.2% | -0.4% | 5.2% | |
| % of Total | 74.2% | 56.2% | 73.6% | 51.7% | 78.4% | 62.1% | 77.6% | 55.8% | |
| Sales | 26,594 | 1,639 | 28,233 | 73,050 | 239,294 | 20,501 | 259,795 | 775,173 | |
| Y-o-Y(%) | -4.4% | -13.0% | -4.9% | 4.5% | -6.2% | -28.4% | -8.5% | 5.1% | |
| % of Total | 25.8% | 43.8% | 26.4% | 48.3% | 21.6% | 37.9% | 22.4% | 44.2% | |
Flash report, July 2017
25 Aug. 2017
*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 car production increase 5.6% to 142,896 units in July
On August 24, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK car production for July increased 5.6% over the previous year to 142,896 units. Passenger car production was up 7.8% to 136,397 units and commercial vehicle production was down 26.1% to 6,499 units year over year(y/y). Production of engines was up by 12.0% to 192,963 units.
Vehicle exports up 3.9% (y/y) to 110,126 units and domestic sales increased 11.6% (y/y) to 32,770 units. The percentage of export was 77.1%.
In the first seven months of 2017, total vehicle production decreased 2.0% (y/y) to 1,053,334 units. The passenger car production was down 1.6% to 1,003,053 units, commercial vehicle was down 10.9% to 50,281 units and engines were up 4.5% to 1,601,994 units.
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "UK car production lines stepped up a gear in July, as usual bringing forward some production to help manage demand ahead of September and routine summer factory shutdowns. As the timing and length of these manufacturing pauses can shift each year, market performance comparisons for July and August should always be treated with caution, but as long as the economic conditions at home and abroad stay broadly stable we expect new car production to remain in line with expectations for the rest of 2017."
UK vehicle production figures
| Jul. 2017 | Jan.-Jul. 2017 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars | CVs | Total | Engine | Cars | CVs | Total | Engine | ||
| Total | 136,397 | 6,499 | 142,896 | 192,963 | 1,003,053 | 50,281 | 1,053,334 | 1,601,994 | |
| Y-o-Y(%) | 7.8% | -26.1% | 5.6% | 12.0% | -1.6% | -10.9% | -2.0% | 4.5% | |
| Breakdown | Export | 106,525 | 3,601 | 110,126 | 99,196 | 790,353 | 31,419 | 821,772 | 900,071 |
| Y-o-Y(%) | 5.3% | -25.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 5.9% | 0.1% | 4.1% | |
| % of Total | 78.1% | 55.4% | 77.1% | 51.4% | 78.8% | 62.5% | 78.0% | 56.2% | |
| Sales | 29,872 | 2,898 | 32,770 | 93,767 | 212,700 | 18,862 | 231,562 | 701,923 | |
| Y-o-Y(%) | 17.7% | -27.0% | 11.6% | 25.5% | -6.5% | -29.5% | -8.9% | 5.1% | |
| % of Total | 21.9% | 44.6% | 22.9% | 48.6% | 21.2% | 37.5% | 22.0% | 43.8% | |
Flash report, June 2017
28 Jul. 2017
*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 car production decrease 13.3% to 144,225 units in June
On July 27, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK car production for June decreased 13.3% over the previous year to 144,225 units. Passenger car production was down 13.7% to 136,901 units and commercial vehicle production was down 4.7% to 7,324 units year over year(y/y). Production of engines was down by 2.2% to 236,727 units.
Vehicle exports fell 12.4% (y/y) to 111,629 units and domestic sales declined 16.3% (y/y) to 32,596 units. The percentage of export was 77.4%.
In the first half of 2017, total vehicle production decreased 3.1% (y/y) to 910,438 units. The passenger car production was down 2.9% to 866,656 units, commercial vehicle was down 8.1% to 43,782 units and engines were up 3.6% to 1,409,661 units.
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "World-class engineering, productivity, strong government collaboration and massive investment in the past few years have helped UK Automotive become a global success story. At the heart of this has been the free and frictionless trade we’ve enjoyed with the EU - by far our biggest customer and supplier. But Brexit uncertainty is not helping investment and growth is stalling. The government has been in “listening” mode but now it must put on the table the concrete plans that will assure the future competitiveness of the sector. Investors need certainty so, at the very least, the UK must seek an interim deal which maintains single market and customs union membership until we have in place the complex new agreement sought with the EU."
UK vehicle production figures
| Jun. 2017 | Jan.-Jun. 2017 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars | CVs | Total | Engine | Cars | CVs | Total | Engine | ||
| Total | 136,901 | 7,324 | 144,225 | 236,727 | 866,656 | 43,782 | 910,438 | 1,409,661 | |
| Y-o-Y(%) | -13.7% | -4.7% | -13.3% | -2.2% | -2.9% | -8.1% | -3.1% | 3.6% | |
| Breakdown | Export | 107,270 | 4,359 | 111,629 | 131,009 | 683,826 | 27,818 | 711,644 | 800,875 |
| Y-o-Y(%) | -13.1% | 9.6% | -12.4% | -3.2% | -0.9% | 11.9% | -0.5% | 4.4% | |
| % of Total | 78.4% | 59.5% | 77.4% | 55.3% | 78.9% | 63.5% | 78.2% | 56.8% | |
| Sales | 29,631 | 2,965 | 32,596 | 105,718 | 182,830 | 15,964 | 198,794 | 608,786 | |
| Y-o-Y(%) | -15.9% | -20.1% | -16.3% | -0.9% | -9.5% | -29.9% | -11.6% | 2.7% | |
| % of Total | 21.6% | 40.5% | 22.6% | 44.7% | 21.1% | 36.5% | 21.8% | 43.2% | |
Flash report, May 2017
30 Jun. 2017
*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 car production decrease 9.8% to 142,994 units in MayOn June 29, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK car production for May decreased 9.8% over the previous year to 142,994 units. Passenger car production was down 9.7% to 136,119 units and commercial vehicle production was down 11.3% to 6,875 units year over year(y/y). Production of engines was up by 5.5% to 230,606 units.
Vehicle exports fell 8.3% (y/y) to 113,963 units and domestic sales declined 15.3% (y/y) to 29,031 units. The percentage of export was 79.7%.
In the first five months of 2017, total vehicle production decreased 1.6% (y/y) to 766,213 units. The passenger car production was down 1.2% to 729,755 units, commercial vehicle was down 8.7% to 36,458 units and engines were up 4.9% to 1,172,934 units.
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "After a record start to the year, car production in the UK has slowed as production lines gear up for a range of new models. Global demand is strong and exports remain the driving force for British car production volumes in the UK. Maintaining our current open trade links with Europe, our biggest market, and further developing global markets is vital for this sector."
UK vehicle production figures
| May 2017 | Jan.-May 2017 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars | CVs | Total | Engine | Cars | CVs | Total | Engine | ||
| Total | 136,119 | 6,875 | 142,994 | 230,606 | 729,755 | 36,458 | 766,213 | 1,172,934 | |
| Y-o-Y(%) | -9.7% | -11.3% | -9.8% | 5.5% | -1.2% | -8.7% | -1.6% | 4.9% | |
| Breakdown | Export | 109,591 | 4,372 | 113,963 | 129,916 | 576,556 | 23,459 | 600,015 | 669,866 |
| Y-o-Y(%) | -9.0% | 11.5% | -8.3% | 7.7% | 0.8% | 12.4% | 1.2% | 6.0% | |
| % of Total | 80.5% | 63.6% | 79.7% | 56.3% | 79.0% | 64.3% | 78.3% | 57.1% | |
| Sales | 26,528 | 2,503 | 29,031 | 100,690 | 153,199 | 12,999 | 166,198 | 503,068 | |
| Y-o-Y(%) | -12.8% | -34.6% | -15.3% | 2.7% | -8.1% | -31.8% | -10.6% | 3.4% | |
| % of Total | 19.5% | 36.4% | 20.3% | 43.7% | 21.0% | 35.7% | 21.7% | 42.9% | |
Flash report, April 2017
26 May 2017
*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 declined 18.8% to 128,000 units in April
On May 25, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK car production for April decreased 18.8% over the previous year to 128,248 units. Passenger car production was down 18.2% to 122,116 units and commercial vehicle production was down 28.3% to 6,132 units year over year(y/y). Also, production of engines was down by 14.5% to 198,090 units.
Exports fell 18.1% (y/y) to 103,381 units and domestic sales declined 21.4% (y/y) to 24,867 units. The percentage of export was 80.6%.
In the first quarter of 2017, total vehicle production increased 0.6% (y/y) to 623,379 units. The passenger car production was up 1.0% to 593,796 units, commercial vehicle was down 8.1% to 29,583 units and engines were up 4.7% to 942,238 units.
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "Car production fell significantly in April due to the later Easter bank holiday weekend which reduced the number of active production days that month and also due to unplanned production adjustments. Overall, British car manufacturing remains in good health with the production outlook still very positive, however, we need the next government to safeguard the conditions that have made us globally competitive, keeping us open and trading and delivering an ambitious industrial strategy for our sector."
UK vehicle production figures
| Apr. 2017 | Jan.-Apr. 2017 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars | CVs | Total | Engine | Cars | CVs | Total | Engine | ||
| Total | 122,116 | 6,132 | 128,248 | 198,090 | 593,796 | 29,583 | 623,379 | 942,238 | |
| Y-o-Y(%) | -18.2% | -28.3% | -18.8% | -14.5% | 1.0% | -8.1% | 0.6% | 4.7% | |
| Breakdown | Export | 99,354 | 4,027 | 103,381 | 111,095 | 467,009 | 19,087 | 486,096 | 539,950 |
| Y-o-Y(%) | -18.4% | -10.5% | -18.1% | -16.2% | 3.5% | 12.6% | 3.8% | 5.6% | |
| % of Total | 81.4% | 65.7% | 80.6% | 56.1% | 78.6% | 64.5% | 78.0% | 57.3% | |
| Sales | 22,762 | 2,105 | 24,867 | 86,995 | 126,787 | 10,496 | 137,283 | 402,288 | |
| Y-o-Y(%) | -17.5% | -48.0% | -21.4% | -12.2% | -7.0% | -31.1% | -9.4% | 3.6% | |
| % of Total | 18.6% | 34.3% | 19.4% | 43.9% | 21.4% | 35.5% | 22.0% | 42.7% | |
Flash report, March 2017
28 Apr. 2017
*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 car production of 170,691 units makes March best month since 2000
On April 27, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that growth in demand for British-built cars led to the best month for UK car production since 2000, increasing 7.3% over the previous year to 170,691 units.
Production of 471,695 units for the first three months of 2017 increased 7.6% over the same period in 2016.
Exports grew 10.6% to 130,838 units in March 2017 as units for domestic consumption fell 2.2% to 39,853 units.
In the first three months of 2017, exports of UK-made cars grew 11.5%, with 367,670 units shipped abroad, offsetting a decrease in domestic demand of 4.3% to 104,025 units.
Production of commercial vehicles in the month declined 4.3% from March 2016 to 8,041 units.
Similar to car production, exports grew 7.8% to 4,885 units as production for domestic consumption fell 18.4% to 3,156 units.
Combined commercial vehicle production for the first three months of 2017 decreased 0.7% from the same period in 2016 to 23,483 units.
Engine production for March 2017 grew 19.5% from last year to 271,359 units, as exports increased 18.0% to 153,206 units and domestic production increased 21.4% to 118,153 units.
Overall engine production for the first three months of 2017 increased 11.4% to 744,338 units.
UK vehicle production figures
| Mar. 2017 | Jan.-Mar. 2017 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars | CVs | Total | Engine | Cars | CVs | Total | Engine | ||
| Total | 170,691 | 8,041 | 178,732 | 271,359 | 471,695 | 23,483 | 495,178 | 744,338 | |
| Y-o-Y(%) | 7.3% | -4.3% | 6.7% | 19.5% | 7.6% | -0.7% | 7.2% | 11.4% | |
| Breakdown | Export | 130,838 | 4,885 | 135,723 | 153,206 | 367,670 | 15,092 | 382,762 | 428,855 |
| Y-o-Y(%) | 10.6% | 7.8% | 10.5% | 18.0% | 11.5% | 21.2% | 11.9% | 13.3% | |
| % of Total | 76.7% | 60.8% | 75.9% | 56.5% | 77.9% | 64.3% | 77.3% | 57.6% | |
| Sales | 39,853 | 3,156 | 43,009 | 118,153 | 104,025 | 8,391 | 112,416 | 315,483 | |
| Y-o-Y(%) | -2.2% | -18.4% | -3.6% | 21.4% | -4.3% | -25.0% | -6.3% | 9.1% | |
| % of Total | 23.3% | 39.2% | 24.1% | 43.5% | 22.1% | 35.7% | 22.7% | 42.4% | |
Flash report, February 2017
24 Mar. 2017
*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 car exports in February drives monthly production to 153,041 units
On March 23, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that growth in demand for British-built cars led to the best February for UK car production in 17 years, increasing 8.0% over the previous year to 153,041 units.
Exports grew 13.4% to 118,898 units in February 2017 as units for domestic consumption fell 7.4% to 34,143 units.
In the first two months of 2017, exports of UK-made cars grew 12.1%, with 236,834 units shipped abroad, offsetting a decrease in domestic demand of 5.6% to 64,170.
Production of commercial vehicles in the month declined 6.3% from February 2016 to 7,940 units.
Similar to car production, exports grew 15.6% to 5,147 units as production for domestic consumption fell 30.5% to 2,793 units.
Combined commercial vehicle production for the first two months of 2017 grew 1.3% to 15,442 units.
Engine production for February 2017 grew 3.0% from last year to 237,803 units, as exports increased 5.5% to 135,944 units and domestic production decreased 0.1% to 101,859 units.
Overall engine production for the first two months of 2017 increased 7.3% to 472,879 units.
UK vehicle production figures
| Feb. 2017 | Jan.-Feb. 2017 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars (*) | CVs | Total | Engine | Cars (*) | CVs | Total | Engine | ||
| Total | 153,041 | 7,940 | 160,981 | 237,803 | 301,004 | 15,442 | 316,446 | 472,879 | |
| Y-o-Y(%) | 8.0% | -6.3% | 7.2% | 3.0% | 7.8% | 1.3% | 7.4% | 7.3% | |
| Breakdown | Export | 118,898 | 5,147 | 124,045 | 135,944 | 236,834 | 10,207 | 247,041 | 275,649 |
| Y-o-Y(%) | 13.4% | 15.6% | 13.5% | 5.5% | 12.1% | 28.9% | 12.7% | 10.8% | |
| % of Total | 77.7% | 64.8% | 77.1% | 57.2% | 78.7% | 66.1% | 78.1% | 58.3% | |
| Sales | 34,143 | 2,793 | 36,936 | 101,859 | 64,170 | 5,235 | 69,405 | 197,230 | |
| Y-o-Y(%) | -7.4% | -30.5% | -9.7% | -0.1% | -5.6% | -28.5% | -7.8% | 2.7% | |
| % of Total | 22.3% | 35.2% | 22.9% | 42.8% | 21.3% | 33.9% | 21.9% | 41.7% | |
*Figures have been revised. (March 24, 2017)
January 2017
24 Feb. 2017
*Data in the flash report may from time to time differ from data in the detail report to be announced at a later date due to a difference in the data source.
UK auto manufacturing exhibits best January performance in nine years
On February 23, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that UK automotive manufacturing had its best January performance in nine years.
UK car production increased 7.5% in January to 147,922 units.
While production for the domestic market decreased 3.6% to 30,006 units, exports from UK factories increased 10.8% from the same period in January 2016 to 117,916 units.
Commercial vehicle manufacturing in the UK increased 10.8% in January 2017, with output reaching 7,502 units.
As with passenger vehicles, production of commercial vehicles for the domestic market decreased by 26.0% from January 2015 to 2,442 units.
However, exported production of commercial vehicles increased by 45.9% to 5,060 units.
UK engine production increased 12.0% to a January record of 235,076 units.
Engine production for the domestic market increased 6.0% to 95,371 units as production destined for export markets increased 16.5% to 139,705 units.
UK vehicle production figures
| Jan. 2017 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars | CVs | Total | Engine | ||
| Total | 147,922 | 7,502 | 155,424 | 235,076 | |
| Y-o-Y(%) | 7.5% | 10.8% | 7.7% | 12.0% | |
| Breakdown | Export | 117,916 | 5,060 | 122,976 | 139,705 |
| Y-o-Y(%) | 10.8% | 45.9% | 11.9% | 16.5% | |
| % of Total | 79.7% | 67.4% | 79.1% | 59.4% | |
| Sales | 30,006 | 2,442 | 32,448 | 95,371 | |
| Y-o-Y(%) | -3.6% | -26.0% | -5.7% | 6.0% | |
| % of Total | 20.3% | 32.6% | 20.9% | 40.6% | |