Suzuki's Bike Plant Shutdown Extended

Abdullah

05 Sep 2023

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Suzuki's Bike Plant Shutdown Extended

The turbulent economic conditions in Pakistan have brought about significant challenges for various sectors, and the auto industry is bearing the brunt of these hardships. Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) has recently announced an extension of its motorcycle manufacturing plant's shutdown due to inventory shortages.

Pak Suzuki's Production Halt Continues

Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) finds itself in a difficult situation, as its motorcycle assembly operations are set to remain suspended from September 1 to 12. The underlying cause of this shutdown extension is the scarcity of necessary inventory components. Additionally, there is speculation that Suzuki might consider raising prices following the resumption of production, influenced by the soaring US dollar exchange rate. This decision comes after the previous shutdown, which was initially scheduled from August 18 to 31, was also attributed to a diminishing inventory.

Industrywide Downturn

The challenges faced by Suzuki are not unique, as the entire motorcycle industry in Pakistan is grappling with a downward trend in sales and production. Data from the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers’ Association (PAMA) highlights the extent of the issue. In July 2023, bike sales stood at 73,588 units, marking an 11% decline compared to the previous month. Even Atlas Honda, Pakistan's largest bike manufacturer in terms of production and sales, reported a 17% month-over-month drop, with 62,012 bikes sold.

Struggles Across the Board

Pak Suzuki's motorcycle sales for July totaled just 957 units, although this represented a significant 164% increase compared to June 2023. In contrast, Yamaha reported a decline of 28% in motorcycle sales in July compared to the previous month, selling 675 motorcycles. Chinese motorcycle sales faced the most substantial setback, plummeting by up to 80% when compared to June.

Persisting Challenges Ahead

With the ongoing depreciation of the rupee and persistent import difficulties, the current unfavorable conditions in the motorcycle industry are anticipated to persist. The industry is undoubtedly facing a challenging road ahead, with uncertainties surrounding the recovery of sales and production levels.

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