FX.co ★ UK Car Production Rises 17.1% in March

In March 2025, car production in the UK increased by 17.1% compared to the same period last year, reaching a total of 79,018 units. This marks the first increase in a year, largely due to a comparison with March 2024 when production was adversely affected by an early Easter break and significant model changeovers. The recent rise was predominantly driven by robust export demand, with overseas shipments increasing by 30.6% and constituting 73.3% of overall production. Meanwhile, production for the domestic market experienced a 6.1% decline. Particularly noteworthy was the growth in electrified vehicle production, which surged by 38.5% to 31,661 units, making up 45.0% of the total output in March. This highlights the UK auto industry's rapid transition towards electric and hybrid models. The European Union remained the leading destination for UK-made cars, accounting for 57.2% of all exports. The United States was the second-largest export market, representing 15.0% of exports, followed by China at 8.5%, Turkey at 2.7%, and Japan at 2.6%, all ahead of impending new tariffs.