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In January 2006, Mazda's domestic production, domestic sales, exports, and overseas production results exceeded the previous year's figures due to steady demand for its new generation models.
Ⅰ. Domestic Production
| Breakdown |
January 2006 |
| Units |
YoY
Change (%) |
| Passenger Cars |
67,284 |
+31.0 |
| Commercial Vehicles |
4,416 |
+128.6 |
| Total |
71,700 |
+34.6 |
For the third consecutive month since November 2005, domestic production volume exceeded that of the same month last year (+34.6% year-on-year). The greatly improved results reflect the increased production volumes of new generation models such as the Mazda5, MX-5, and MPV in addition to the negative impact of the Ujina No. 1 plant fire in 2004 on the figures for January 2005.
Ⅱ. Domestic Sales
| Breakdown |
January 2006 |
| Units |
YoY
Change (%) |
| Passenger Cars |
19,188 |
-1.3 |
| Commercia Vehicles |
3,885 |
+25.7 |
| Registration Total |
17,918 |
+2.0 |
| Micro-mini Total |
5,155 |
+3.8 |
| Total |
23,073 |
+2.4 |
Domestic sales increased for the first time in three months since October 2005, up 2.4% year-on-year. For passenger cars, lower sales of the Demio/Mazda2 were offset by contributions from Mazda5 and MX-5 sales, as well as by significant demand for Mazda's commercial vehicles, resulting in last year's total figure being exceeded. Mazda's registered vehicle market share was 6.9% (up +0.2 points compared to January 2005), with a 3.8% share (+/-0 points) for micro-minis and 5.8% (+0.1%) total domestic market share.
Ⅲ. Exports
| Breakdown |
January 2006 |
| Units |
YoY
Change (%) |
| Passenger Cars |
51,522 |
+33.0 |
| Commercial Vehicles |
412 |
+246.2 |
| Total |
51,934 |
+33.6 |
For six consecutive months since August 2005, exports have exceeded the figures from same period last year and January 2006 exports were up +33.6% over the same month last year. The greatly improved results reflect the increased volumes of new generation models such as the Mazda5, MX-5, and MPV in addition to the negative impact of the Ujina No. 1 plant fire in 2004 on the figures for January 2005. The Mazda5, MX-5, and MPV were major contributors to the increase in exports to North America, reaching 18,357 units (an increase of 47.0% compared to January 2005). Europe-bound exports increased to 23,588 units (up 46.6% year-on-year) thanks to increased volumes of the Mazda5 and MX-5 models.
Ⅳ. Overseas Production
| Breakdown |
January 2006 |
| Units |
YoY
Change (%) |
| Passenger Cars |
21,854 |
+47.7 |
| Commercial Vehicles |
5,118 |
-12.5 |
| Total |
26,972 |
+30.6 |
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Overseas production units are calculated based on the parts and component shipments for Mazda brand models to be assembled at overseas production facilities.
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Overseas production volumes increased for the first time in two months since November 2005 (+30.6%) due to increased output volume of Mazda6 and Premacy models bound for China. Reflecting steady sales, China-bound output volume reached 12,074 units (up 154.7%). Meanwhile, output volume of Mazda6 units bound for the US decreased to 7,800 units (-2.5% compared to January 2005).
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