The FINANCIAL — Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., on October 27 announced production, sales and export figures for September and the first half of fiscal 2008.
Production September
Nissan's global production in September decreased 0.3% year-on-year to 316,082 units.
Production in Japan increased 5.2% year-on-year to 119,309 units due to the new Murano launched in Japan at the end of September, Teana and Note.
Production outside of Japan decreased 3.4% year-on-year to 196,773 units.
In the U.S., although the new Maxima and Altima contributed to stronger sales, overall vehicle production fell 23.2% year-on-year to 47,011 units.
In Mexico, production decreased 2.3% year-on-year to 44,517 units.
In the U.K., the all new Qashqai+2 contributed to a growth in production of 31.7% year on year to 43,714 units.
In Spain, production decreased 30.6% year-on-year to 12,681 units.
Production in the General Overseas Markets (GOM) grew 7.6% year-on-year to 48,850 units due to increased demand for the Teana in China and Qashqai.
April-September
Nissan's global production in the first half of fiscal 2008 rose 9.6% compared to the same period last year to 1,766,985 units, marking a record six months from April to September.
Domestic production increased 25.8% year-on-year to 649,798 units.
Overseas production grew 2.0% year-on-year to 1,117,187 units, marking a record six months from April to September.
In the U.S., production fell 12.6% year-on-year to 287,121 units.
In Mexico, production increased 1.2% year-on-year to 249,742 units.
In the U.K., production increased 20.1% year-on-year to 211,855 units.
In Spain, production fell 17.1% year-on-year to 87,571 units.
Production in the GOM region grew 18.3% year-on-year to 280,898 units.
Sales September
Global sales decreased 9.4% to 313,409 units compared to the previous year.
In Japan, Nissan's vehicle registrations in September decreased 11.3% year-on-year to 53,284 units despite increased demand for the Teana launched in June and Tiida. Nissan's share of the domestic market registrations in September was down 1.2 percentage points year-on-year to 17.1%.
Domestic sales of mini-vehicles were up 3.6% year-on-year to 14,512 units.
Including mini-vehicles, Nissan sold 67,796 units in Japan, down 8.5% year-on-year. Market share was down 0.6 percentage points year-on-year to 14.2%.
Nissan sales in the U.S. decreased 36.8% year-on-year to 59,565 units.
In Europe, sales decreased 5.5% year-on-year to 59,359 units.
Sales in the GOM regions were up 13.1% from the previous year to 102,968 units.
April-September
Global sales increased 4.0% year-on-year to 1,890,633 units.
Nissan's market share of registrations in Japan decreased 5.3% year-on-year to 252,112 units. It's share of the domestic market registrations was down 0.5 percentage points from the previous year to 16.3%.
Domestic sales of mini-vehicles were down 0.3% year-on-year to 65,696 units.
Including mini-vehicles, Nissan sold 317,808 units in Japan, down 4.3% year-on-year. Market share was down 0.3 percentage points year-on-year to 13.1%.
Sales in the U.S. decreased 3.4% year-on-year to 515,953 units.
In Europe, sales increased 0.7% year-on-year to 305,809 units.
Sales in the GOM regions were up 17.9% from the previous year to 600,415 units.
Japan Exports September
Nissan's exports in September grew 10.8% year-on-year to 70,678 units.
Exports to North America increased 1.4% year-on-year to 28,284 units.
Exports to Europe increased 34.1% year-on-year to 8,427 units due to strong demand for X-TRAIL and Teana in Russia.
Exports to other regions increased 14.6% year-on-year to 33,967 units.
April-September
Nissan's exports increased 45.4% year-on-year to 400,457 units.
Exports to North America increased 63.7% year-on-year to 157,038 units.
Exports to Europe increased 39.2% year-on-year to 59,363 units.
Exports to other regions increased 34.5% year-on-year to 184,056 units.
