Currently reading: Russia exit and supply troubles stifle Skoda sales in 2022

Global volumes plunge by nearly 17%, although dramatic growth in India fuels hope for improvement this year

Skoda’s sales fell for a fourth consecutive year in 2022 as the semiconductor shortage, supply-chain challenges and rising energy costs limited production volumes.

The Czech company maintains a “high order backlog”, it said in a statement, demonstrating "strong customer demand" for its cars.

In total, Skoda delivered 731,300 cars during 2022, 149,600 (16.7%) less than in the previous year.

All but two of the brand’s models suffered a reduction in sales.

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