UK engine production falls for sixth consecutive month

British isles factories constructed 132,555 engines in November, down 30.two% year on year. Creation for equally domestic and export marketplaces fell by 22.4% and 35.two% respectively and year to date output was off nine.5% to one,539,786 models in contrast to a weak 2020 and 36.three% beneath the 5-year average.

Mike Hawes, SMMT chief government, explained: “Engine output declining for the sixth consecutive thirty day period underscores the severity of the present circumstance. The world-wide shortage of semiconductors proceeds to devastate output of equally concluded autos and engines, with knock-on results into the offer chain threatening the viability of numerous firms.

“With ongoing uncertainty around the likely impact of the pandemic and possible disruption to trade with the EU with the implementation of total border controls from one January, assurance is really reduced, so authorities must undertake all actions to maintain equally the viability and global competitiveness of this precious sector.”