FHI Announces Production, Japan Sales and Export Results for May 2014 (Flash Report)
June 27, 2014
Automobiles
June 27, 2014
FHI Announces Production, Japan Sales and Export Results
for May 2014 (Flash Report)
| May 2014 | Jan-May 2014 | |||||
| Units | 2014 vs 2013 | Units | '14 vs '13 | |||
| Domestic Production *1 | ☆ 55,982 |
+10.5% | Increased y/y for 3rd consecutive month | 276,727 | +7.1% | |
| Overseas Production *2 | 13,915 | -5.5% | Decreased y/y for 13th consecutive month | 73,900 | -8.1% | |
| Global Production Total | ☆ 69,897 |
+6.9% | Increased y/y for 3rd consecutive month | 350,627 | +3.5% | |
| Passenger Vehicles | 6,409 | -29.6% | Decreased y/y for 2nd consecutive month | 52,817 | -5.7% | |
| Mini Vehicles | 2,538 | -35.3% | Decreased y/y for 2nd consecutive month | 23,937 | -1.3% | |
| Japan Sales Total | 8,947 | -31.3% | Decreased y/y for 2nd consecutive month | 76,754 | -4.4% | |
| Export Total *3 | ☆ 40,484 |
+4.8% | Increased y/y for 16th consecutive month | 209,627 | +18.3% | |
☆: Record high for the month of May
*1 JAMA (Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association Inc.) report basis (CBU)
*2 Local line-off basis
*3 JAMA report basis
< Production >
- Domestic production increased year-on-year led by strong sales in North America.
- Overseas production decreased year-on-year due to preparations for the production launch of the all-new Legacy and Outback models.
< Japan Sales >
- Passenger vehicle sales decreased year-on-year as the Forester and other model sales declined.
- Mini vehicle sales decreased year-on-year due to a drop in the Stella and other minicar sales.
< Exports >
- Exports from Japan increased year-on-year led by strong demand for the Impreza series and the Forester in North America.
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