Volvo Trucks has reported a big rise in deliveries in August as global heavy truck markets continue to recover sharply from year-ago levels.
Volvo Trucks’ deliveries in August rose by 59%, compared with the year-earlier period. Delivery increases were noted in all leading markets.
Deliveries in Europe totalled 1,787 trucks in August, up 54% compared with the preceding year. Traditionally, the delivery activity is somewhat lower in August due to the holiday season in Europe.
In Eastern Europe, truck deliveries in August rose by 100%. The development on the Russian market remained very strong and the number of deliveries in August were up 186% to 272 trucks, compared with August 2010. Year-to-date, deliveries in Russia are up a whole 214% compared with last year.
The high demand also continued in South America and Brazil reached an all-time high in August deliveries. Delivery increases were noted for Volvo FH, Volvo FM and Volvo VM. Also, Volvo Trucks leading market position in the heavy segment in Brazil continued during August. In total, deliveries in South America rose by 65% to 2,471 trucks, compared with the year earlier period.
In North America, deliveries in August rose by 74% to 2,105 vehicles, despite some disruptions due to production component shortages being experienced industry-wide.
In South Africa, truck deliveries had a positive development in August and reached 170 trucks in total. Volvo Trucks service-and dealer network in the region has experienced a strong development recently.
| Delivered Units | Volvo Trucks | Change | Year-to-Date | Change | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo Trucks | 2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | ||
| Europe | 1787 | 1157 | 54% | 28582 | 15619 | 83% |
| Western Europe | 1119 | 823 | 36% | 20184 | 12335 | 64% |
| Eastern Europe | 668 | 334 | 100% | 8398 | 3284 | 156% |
| North America | 2105 | 1210 | 74% | 14370 | 6758 | 113% |
| South America | 2471 | 1500 | 65% | 16381 | 11844 | 38% |
| Asia | 722 | 593 | 22% | 8050 | 5804 | 39% |
| Other markets | 508 | 328 | 55% | 2892 | 2684 | 8% |
| Total Volvo Trucks | 7593 | 4788 | 59% | 70275 | 42709 | 65% |
| Medium duty (7-16t) | 87 | 50 | 74% | 1165 | 1153 | 1% |
| Heavy duty (>16t) | 7506 | 4738 | 58% | 69110 | 41556 | 66% |
| Total Volvo Trucks | 7593 | 4788 | 59% | 70275 | 42709 | 65% |
