Brazil’s vehicle production rose 11.4% in March compared to February and sales rose 10.9%, supported by a weak comparison base with the shortest month, according to data released this Friday by the automakers association, Anfavea. .
The number of vehicles assembled in the country totaled 184,800 units in March and the number of license plates was 146,800.
In comparison with March last year, production retreated 7.8% and licensing had a low of 22.5%, pressured by a shortage of components that has forced factories to suspend activities.
In the quarter, production dropped 17% over the same period in 2021, to 496.1 thousand cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks and buses. Sales pointed to a decline of 23.2%, to 405,700 vehicles.
According to Anfavea, exports in units had an increase of 5.8% in March compared to the same month last year, to 38,900 units. In the quarter, the sector’s foreign sales advanced 12.8%, to 108,100 vehicles.
(By Alberto Alerigi Jr.; Edited by André Romani)
Source: CNN Brasil
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