Car production in Poland fell 24% in the first quarter following layoffs announced by Fiat at its plant in Tychy.
Industry monitor Samar said March had seen a slight improvement although the numbers follow last year’s trend when production dropped 23%.
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Nearly all cars assembled in Poland, by automakers such as General Motors and Volkswagen, are exported. Production has been hit because of dwindling demand in the eurozone, the country’s main trading partner.
Economic growth in Poland, the only European Union member to avoid a contraction in its economy since 2008, is seen by the central bank slowing to its lowest pace in 12 years this year.
