Production

Nissan’s global production in April 2024 increased by 10.1% year-on-year, totaling 264,308 vehicles. While production in Japan saw a decline of 9.8%, reaching 54,478 vehicles, production outside Japan significantly increased by 16.8%, totaling 209,830 vehicles. Notably:

  • Passenger Vehicles: Produced 48,273 units in April 2024, a decline of 10.0% year-on-year. However, the January-April 2024 total production was 211,769 units, up 4.9% from 201,798 units in the same period in 2023.
  • Commercial Vehicles: Produced 6,205 units in April 2024, down 7.9% year-on-year. The January-April 2024 production was 16,197 units, a sharp decline of 37.1% from 25,766 units in the same period in 2023.

Regional Production Highlights:

  • US: Production increased by 7.7% in April 2024, totaling 48,947 units.
  • Mexico: Notable surge in production by 51.9% year-on-year, with 55,892 units produced.
  • UK: Production increased by 10.0%, totaling 26,230 units.
  • China: Production increased by 9.2%, totaling 51,844 units.

Sales

Global sales in April 2024 declined by 5.7% year-on-year, totaling 243,291 vehicles. In Japan, sales, including minivehicles, declined by 9.0%, reaching 30,054 vehicles.

Japan Sales Breakdown:

  • Passenger Vehicles: Sales declined by 15.5%, totaling 16,135 units.
  • Commercial Vehicles: Sales decreased by 10.6%, totaling 2,756 units.
  • Minivehicles: Sales saw an increase of 2.9%, totaling 11,163 units.

Sales Outside Japan:

  • US: Sales declined by 10.1%, totaling 75,323 units.
  • Mexico: Sales increased by 20.5%, reaching 18,176 units.
  • Europe: Sales increased by 10.8%, totaling 20,408 units.
  • China: Sales declined by 10.4%, totaling 54,921 units.

Exports from Japan

Exports from Japan in April 2024 declined by 9.3% year-on-year, totaling 33,775 vehicles.

Export Regional Breakdown:

  • North America: Exports declined by 23.5%, totalling 15,324 vehicles.
  • Europe: Exports increased by 38.1%, reaching 7,493 vehicles.
  • Others: Exports declined by 6.9%, totaling 10,958 vehicles.

In summary, Nissan’s global production saw a significant increase driven by robust performance outside Japan, particularly in Mexico and China. However, sales faced challenges both in Japan and internationally, with notable declines in key markets like the US and China. Exports from Japan also experienced a decrease, particularly to North America.