UK commercial vehicle production down in November

British isles professional automobile (CV) creation lessened to 7,940 units in November, in accordance to the Society of Motor Suppliers and Traders (SMMT). The decrease of 7.8%, the weakest November effectiveness given that 2017, displays the worries faced by the broader field, with the world-wide scarcity of semiconductors – by itself a by-products of the pandemic – continuing to stymie creation.

November’s decrease was pushed by a sixteen.four% slide in the variety of CVs developed for export, although the domestic market place grew four.five%.

For the duration of 2021, the share of exported CVs has lessened by just about five%, from 56.four% to 51.five%.

At the identical time, domestic demand from customers has grown – albeit against weak demand from customers in 2020 – provided gradual financial restoration and large demand from customers for online deliveries.

Calendar year to day, sixty six,753 units have been developed, an increase of twelve.2% on the pandemic ravaged 2020, many thanks to an increase in output previously in the year. Nonetheless, output remains sixteen.six% down against the 5 year pre pandemic normal.

Mike Hawes, SMMT chief government, mentioned: “After the important advancement witnessed in the sector in October, November’s decrease in light professional automobile output is disappointing. The effects of the world-wide scarcity of semiconductors are unable to be overstated, and coupled with rising uncertainty about the pandemic, the months ahead will be tough.”