UK car production falls 44.4% in March as quarterly figure plummets
Output for exports fell by 35%, while models for the domestic UK market dropped by 20.3%.
As well as the continued struggle against Covid-19, the drop in production was once again attributed to the continuing semiconductor shortage, rising energy costs and a decrease in production for overseas markets. Exports to the US suffered the largest decrease, of 63.8% year on year, while exports to Europe fell by 24.5%.’s Swindon factory continues to have a significant effect on UK production, the SMMT said. also continues to affect production, leading to shortages of parts such as wiring harnesses and valuable metals for batteries.
The SMMT’s figures revealed that 72.5% of cars produced in the UK in March were destined for export, with 67% heading to the EU. Around 8.2% were shipped to the US and 6.6% to China. “Two years after the start of the pandemic, automotive production is still suffering badly, with nearly 100,000 units lost in the first quarter,” said SMMT chief executive
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