UK commercial vehicle output increases in September

The 7,799 industrial motor vehicles manufactured in the United kingdom for the duration of September was a “modest increase” of 1.eight% on 2020 but output remained eight.1% beneath the 5-year regular for the month, the Modern society of Motor Brands and Traders (SMMT) explained.

Exports fell twelve.four% but output for the domestic market place amplified by 27.3%.

12 months to date creation remained 15.four% up on a weak 2020, many thanks to strong raises earlier this year, but down 19.5% on the pre-pandemic regular.

Manufacturing had declined by in excess of a 3rd (35.1%) in August and September 2020 creation quantity was boosted by many large fleet orders.

This reflected the ongoing impact of the the semiconductor lack, alone due in large component to the world coronavirus pandemic which constrained semiconductor output in numerous factories all around the world.

In excess of the study course of the year, export share has fallen from fifty six.3% to 51.5% of creation as output for the property market place has outpaced that for overseas markets.

Mike Hawes, SMMT chief govt, explained: “Following last month’s decline in industrial vehicle creation, the business is back again on monitor in September. The sector is not out of the woods nevertheless, on the other hand, and it continue to continues to encounter troubles, largely from the world lack of semiconductors, which is established to continue on into future year.”