Exports are playing a key role in the gradual recovery of the UK’s car manufacturing, according to new figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
In total, 219,887 cars were produced in the UK during the first quarter of 2023, a 6% rise compared with the same period last year. Exports accounted for 79% of these vehicles – the same proportion as recorded in Q1 2022 – but volumes rose from 163,799 to 174,559.
