- UK car manufacturing grew 1.1% in the first half of 2013, to 764,390 units.
- Growth follows 4.6% uplift in Q2 and 10.4% rise in June.
- While four out of five cars built in the UK are exported, higher output for the home market, up 24.4%, has boosted volumes.
- New Automotive Sector Strategy launched last week to ensure long-term growth in UK automotive.
“Car output in the UK grew during the first half of 2013, up 1.1% building on a strong 2012 when manufacturing performed above pre-recession levels,” said Mike Baunton, SMMT Interim Chief Executive. “Subdued demand in some European countries has held back production levels this year, but it is encouraging to see a significant rise in volumes destined for UK buyers. Our industry is building and developing innovative, high-quality products that appeal to a global customer base and because of this, independent analysts are confident that car output will grow in the long-term despite economic concerns on the continent.”
| Car manufacturing |
Jun-12 |
Jun-13 |
% Change |
YTD-12 |
YTD-13 |
% Change |
|
Total |
119,193 |
131,586 |
10.4% |
756,116 |
764,390 |
1.1% |
|
Home |
22,083 |
26,212 |
18.7% |
130,802 |
162,754 |
24.4% |
|
Export |
97,110 |
105,374 |
8.5% |
625,314 |
601,636 |
-3.8% |
|
% export |
81.5% |
80.1% |
|
82.7% |
78.7% |
|
