Japanese automaker Nissan Motor has reported 12.1% year-on-year decline in global production for February 2025.
The firm’s global production reached 237,982 vehicles. Production in Japan stood at 52,198 vehicles, down 13.2% from the same period a year ago, while production outside Japan totalled 185,784 vehicles, a decline of 11.7%.
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Production in the US decreased by 21.4% to 47,088 vehicles and it increased by 7.2% to 59,731 vehicles in Mexico.
The UK saw a 12.8% decline with 25,764 vehicles produced, while China experienced a 35.6% drop to 24,890 vehicles.
Other regions collectively produced 28,311 vehicles, reflecting a 6.1% increase.
In terms of vehicle categories, passenger vehicle production stood at 46,493 units, declining by 19.6%, whereas commercial vehicle production surged by 143.1% to 5,705 units.
Nissan Motor’s global sales totalled 265,185 vehicles, marking a 7.8% year-on-year decrease. Sales in Japan, including minivehicles, stood at 41,216 units, down 13.3% from the previous year. Sales outside Japan totalled 223,969 vehicles, reflecting a 6.7% decline.
In regional markets, North America recorded 119,212 vehicle sales, a 1.8% decrease, with the US selling 89,181 vehicles (-4.1%), Canada 8,353 vehicles (-15.6%), and Mexico 21,552 vehicles (16.8%).
European sales dropped by 3.6% to 29,624 vehicles, while China saw a significant 24.7% decline, with sales at 31,508 vehicles. Other regions reported sales of 43,625 vehicles, down 5.1% from the previous year.
In terms of vehicle types, passenger vehicle sales declined by 14.6% to 20,345 units, while commercial vehicle sales increased by 27.4% to 4,693 units.
Furthermore, Nissan Motor’s total exports from Japan for February 2025 reached 29,604 vehicles, marking an 11.6% year-on-year decrease.
Exports to North America saw a decline, with 13,186 vehicles shipped, down 34.3% compared to the previous year.
In contrast, exports to Europe increased by 41.3% to 3,213 vehicles. Other regions also experienced growth, with exports rising by 18.3% to 13,205 vehicles.
Recently, Nissan Motor unveiled plans to simplify its management structure from the start of the 2025 fiscal year, which begins next month.
The move will result in a 21% reduction in the number of top executives to 33, from 42 currently.
