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Cars: Manufacturing Industries

Question for Department for Business and Trade

UIN HL4589, tabled on 13 May 2024

To ask His Majesty's Government what is their latest assessment of car production in the UK and its contribution to the economy.

Answered on

24 May 2024

The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders data shows 905,117 cars were produced in the UK in 2023, a 16.8% increase on 2022. It is positive to see that in January to March 2024 the UK produced 222,371 cars, 1.1% more than the same period in 2023.

The automotive sector directly supports 152,000 jobs and contributes £19.4 billion in gross value added to our economy (from a turnover of £85 billion). The Government continues to support the automotive sector, including through the Automotive Council.