UK Manufacturing

UK factories made 81,266 engines last month, a decline of -23.6% over a Covid-19 impacted August 2020. Demand from both domestic and export markets falls by -27.0% and -21.8% respectively. Year-to-date engine manufacturing increases by 3.9% to 1,140,058 units compared…

3,179 commercial vehicles produced during August, a decrease of -35.1% on 2020, as output remains -20.0% below the five-year average for the month.

British car production falls -27.0% in August with 37,246 units leaving factory gates.
Global chip shortage and some extended summer factory shutdowns dent overall performance.
Battery electric and hybrid car manufacturing output hits record 27.6% production share.

UK factories made 127,922 engines in July, a decline of -27.5% over the same month in 2020.

Exports of commercial vehicles increased by 16.2%, while domestic demand saw a slight decline of -3.4%.

British car manufacturing output declines -37.6% in July with 53,438 units made.
Production volumes damaged by global chip shortages, ‘pingdemic’ and summer shutdown timings.
26.0% of all cars made in July were alternatively fuelled, their highest share on record.

UK factories made 157,623 engines in June, just 0.6% more than June 2020’s weak performance. June 2021 output down -30.9% on five-year average for the month.1 First-half production rises 15.3% yet remains -31.5% below pre-pandemic levels.2 Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief…

5,808 units produced during June, up 39.6% on same month in 2020.

69,097 cars roll off production lines in June, weakest total since 1953, bar Covid hit June 2020.
UK factories turn out 498,923 cars in first half of year, down -38.4% on five-year average.
Latest forecast suggests global chip shortage could negatively impact planned UK production volumes by up to 100,000 units.
Industry calls for immediate action to mitigate impact of self-isolation or risk further blow to recovery.

UK’s unique low volume and specialist vehicle sector is world’s most diverse according to new report.
Companies nationwide make everything from 250mph hypercars to wheelchair accessible taxis.
Sector turns over some £4bn annually and employs more than 15,000 people in highly-skilled, well paid roles.
Industry calls for government to support specific needs of these manufacturers on Road to Zero.