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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