FHI Announces Production, Japan Sales and Export Results for
April 2016 (Flash Report)
| April 2016 | Jan-Apr 2016 | |||||
| Units | 2016 vs 2015 | Units | ’16 vs ’15 | |||
|
Domestic Production
*1 |
☆ 59,562 |
+11.6% | 4th consecutive month of y/y increase | 244,196 | +4.9% | |
|
Overseas Production
*2 |
☆ 23,840 |
+24.4% | 6th consecutive month of y/y increase | 88,483 | +15.5% | |
| Global Production Total | ☆ 83,402 |
+15.0% | 6th consecutive month of y/y increase | 332,679 | +7.5% | |
| Passenger Vehicles | 7,886 | +11.3% | First y/y increase in 3 months | 45,109 | -14.4% | |
| Mini Vehicles | 2,251 | -8.9% | 8th consecutive month of y/y decrease | 12,530 | -20.7% | |
| Japan Sales Total | 10,137 | +6.1% | First y/y increase in 5 months | 57,639 | -15.8% | |
|
Export Total
*3 |
☆ 55,699 |
+14.8% | 3rd consecutive month of y/y increase | 196,883 | +9.3% | |
☆: Record high for the month of April
*1 JAMA (Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association Inc.) report basis (CBU)
*2 Local line-off basis
*3 JAMA report basis
< Production >
Production increased year-on-year both in Japan and overseas, in response to strong demand.
- Domestic production increased year-on-year led by strong demand for the Impreza, Subaru XV and Forester.
- Overseas production increased year-on-year as strong sales of the Legacy and Outback continued in North America.
< Japan Sales >
- Passenger vehicle sales increased year-on-year, led by continued strong demand for the Forester which was facelifted in October 2015.
- Mini vehicle sales decreased year-on-year due to a decline in the Stella sales.
< Exports >
- Exports from Japan rose year-on-year, as shipment volumes increased for most markets including North America, Europe, Australia and China.
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