Motor Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK - Industry Market Research Report

Low on Fuel: Households Tightening Their Purse Strings is Denting Revenue In 2022-23

The Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry has declined over the past five years. Car sales have dipped because of households tightening their budgets. Car production output fell by 14.2% and engines fell by 7.2% in 2019, when compared to the previous year, according to the SMMT. The COVID-19 outbreak deepened the industry's troubles with output falling by 29.3% in 2020, when compared to 2019. Revenue is forecast to fall at a compound annual rate of 5.9% to £46.6 billion over the five years through 2022-23, including a projected decline of 2% in the current year.

Companies in this industry manufacture and assemble motor vehicles. Motor vehicles include passenger cars and commercial vehicles, such as lorries. They also include buses and special-purpose vehicles like snowmobiles and fire engines. Businesses also make motor vehicle engines and vehicle chassis.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.