December 26, 2018
Subaru Corporation Announces Production, Japan Sales and Export Results
for November 2018 (Flash Report)
November 2018 | Jan-Nov 2018 | ||||
Units | 2018 vs 2017 | Units | ’18 vs ’17 | ||
Domestic production *1 |
56,124 |
-6.8% | 4th consecutive month of y/y decrease |
608,206 |
-6.2% |
Overseas production *2 |
☆ 32,819 |
+17.0% | 5th consecutive month of y/y increase |
333,227 |
-2.8% |
Global production total |
88,943 |
+0.8% | 2nd consecutive month of y/y increase |
941,433 |
-5.0% |
Passenger vehicles | 9,977 | -3.0% | 13th consecutive month of y/y decrease | 111,909 | -16.8% |
Mini vehicles | 2,176 | +16.2% | 2nd consecutive month of y/y increase | 27,372 | -9.6% |
Japan sales total | 12,153 | -0.1% | 13th consecutive month of y/y decrease | 139,281 | -15.5% |
Export total *3 |
48,108 |
-8.1% | First y/y decrease in 2 months |
490,094 |
-2.4% |
☆: November record
< Production >
- | Domestic production decreased year-on-year, due to changes in plant operation schedules. |
- | Overseas production increased year-on-year boosted by production of the Ascent that started in May 2018. |
< Sales in Japan >
- | Passenger vehicle sales decreased year-on-year, as demand for the upgraded Levorg declined compared to last year, offsetting strong sales of the all-new Forester. |
- | Mini vehicle sales increased year-on-year, led by increased sales of the Sambar. |
< Exports >
- | Exports from Japan decreased year-on-year, as domestic production declined due to changes in plant operation schedules. |
*1 JAMA (Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association Inc.) report basis (CBU)
*2 Local line-off basis
*3 JAMA report basis
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