Automotive Giants Grapple with 2023 Sales Crisis

Abdullah

02 Jan 2024

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Automotive Giants Grapple with 2023 Sales Crisis

In 2023, the automotive sector grappled with an unprecedented surge in car prices, resulting in a substantial downturn in sales. The challenges were further exacerbated by the temporary shutdowns in car production implemented by major auto giants.

Honda Faces a Drastic Sales Plunge of 66.26%

Honda, a prominent player in the industry, faced a significant setback in 2023. The Honda witnessed a staggering 66.26% decrease in Car Sales 2023, with only 9,760 units sold compared to the previous year's 28,928. Notably, the sales of Honda City and Civic plummeted by 72.28%, dropping from 25,502 in 2022 to 7,068 in 2023. Similarly, Honda BRV and HRV experienced a 21.42% decline, falling from 3,426 units in 2022 to 2,692 in 2023.

Model	Jan-Nov’22	Jan-Nov’23	Difference
Honda City & Civic	25,502	7,068	-72.28%
Honda BRV & HRV	3,426	2,692	-21.42%
Total	28,928	9,760	-66.26%

Suzuki's Dismal Sales Performance

Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) faced a substantial decline in car sales in Pakistan in 2023, witnessing a 69.24% drop from 114,605 units in 2022 to just 35,253 in 2023. The breakdown of sales for each Suzuki model revealed substantial declines across the board.

Model	Jan-Nov’22	Jan-Nov’23	Difference
Suzuki Alto	59,526	19,071	-67.96%
Suzuki Cultus	12,739	3,424	-73.12%
Suzuki Wagon R	14,399	3,085	-78.57%
Suzuki Swift	11,401	4,054	-64.44%
Suzuki Bolan	8,092	2,864	-64.61%
Suzuki Ravi	8,448	2,755	-67.39%
Total	114,605	35,253	-69.24%

Toyota's Sales Decline by 62.81% in 2023

While Toyota's sales performed relatively better than Honda and Suzuki, the company was not immune to the broader challenges in the automotive industry. Toyota experienced a 62.81% decline in sales, selling 19,320 units in 2023. The sales figures for the Toyota Corolla and Yaris, as well as Toyota Fortuner and Hilux, indicated notable decreases.

Model	Jan-Nov’22	Jan-Nov’23	Difference
Toyota Corolla & Yaris	37,588	11,498	-69.41%
Toyota Fortuner & Hilux	14,357	7,822	-45.52%
Total	51,945	19,320	-62.81%

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