suzuki overseas production

Production: Record-high overseas production volume in 2008

  Jan. 2008 – Dec. 2008 % change on year
Japan production1 1,218,235 100.0
Overseas production2 1,405,553 102.0
Global production 2,623,788 101.1
  • 1 Japan production: Complete built-up (CBU) units + complete knocked-down (CKD) units as reported to the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association
  • 2 Overseas production: Units completed at overseas plants

2008 key points

  • Japan production for the domestic market increased but decreased for the exports, and overall unit production remained flat year-on-year.
  • Global production increased year-on-year and marked an all-time high.