The top 10 global auto markets for 2023 have been revealed: Japan has lost to India again, and South Korea has slipped two places.
With the easing of restrictions on parts and components and the gradual normalization of corporate production, global car sales once again exceeded the 90 million mark last year, an increase of 11% over the previous year. However, this is only a recovery growth, and not only has it not yet reached the level of 2019, but it is also far from the all-time high of 2017 (95.7 million units).
Looking at the world's major automotive markets, annual growth was generally achieved, but the order of ranking changed slightly. In sixth to tenth place is Brazil (230.).90,000 units), the United Kingdom (19030,000 units), France (17750,000 units), South Korea (1.75 million) and Canada (1.66 million).40,000 vehicles).
South Korea dropped two places to ninth, achieving its first increase since 2020, but by just 34%, far behind the global average. It is worth mentioning that South Korea sold 16250,000 units, accounting for only 93%, down 04 percentage points, well below China (22.).2%）。Some industry analysts believe that inadequate vehicle charging infrastructure, rising charging costs, and electric vehicles*** have reduced consumer demand for electric vehicles.
Due to the traditional off-season and uncertainty over the EV subsidy program, the number of newly registered EVs in South Korea in January this year decreased by 80% compared to December last year. Tesla** produced one new car, less than Rolls-Royce (9) and Lamborghini (7).
The top five remain unchanged. Germany is Europe's largest automotive market, with sales up 7% year-on-year in 20233% to 28450,000 units. Volkswagen remained the most popular brand with 519,089 units sold, followed by Mercedes-Benz (277,352 units), Audi (246,880 units), BMW (233,160 units), and Skoda (168,561 units).
In mid-December last year, Germany ended its subsidies for electric vehicles a year ahead of schedule, which is a big deal for those who want to get subsidies, this ** said"Because there is not enough money"And consumers who have no choice are one"Unfortunate circumstances"。This measure could threaten Germany's goal of having 15 million electric vehicles on the road by 2030.
Japan remains in fourth place, with 4,779,086 cars sold last year (including mini cars under 660cc), up 138%, the first annual volume increase since 2018. Toyota's position as the No. 1 motor vehicle is unassailable, occupying eight of the top 10 best-selling models and sweeping the top three, and sales of the Yaris Cross increased by 15% year-on-year3% to 194,364 units, making it the best-selling model in Japan for the fourth consecutive year.
India is the world's third-largest car market, with more than 50 million units sold last year, with passenger car sales surpassing the 4 million mark for the first time. Japanese and Korean brands dominate the market, with Japan's Suzuki, through its subsidiary, Maruti Suzuki, taking 41 percent of the passenger car market in IndiaWith a 7% share, its Brezza became the best-selling model with 170,500 units sold.
The U.S. came in second place, following sales performance in 2022"A new 10-year low", which sold 15.6 million units last year, an increase of 126%, the largest increase in more than 10 years. Pickup trucks continue to be the most popular model among U.S. consumers, with the Ford F-Series, Chevrolet Thorolds, and Dodge RAM rounding out the top three with sales of 750,789, 543,780, and 444,926 units, respectively.
It is worth noting that the penetration rate of electric vehicles in the above three markets is not as fast as expected, respectively. 5% and 22%, far behind the penetration rate in China and Europe. The lack of relatively inexpensive EV models, underdeveloped charging infrastructure, and lack of political support are key factors hindering the transition to electrification.
Last year, China's car sales exceeded 30 million units, reaching 3,00940,000 units, an increase of 12% over the previous year, ranking first in the world for 15 consecutive years; Among them, the sales volume of new energy vehicles was 94950,000 units, an increase of 37 over the previous year9%, ranking first in the world for 9 consecutive years, with a market share of 316%, an increase of 5 over the same period last year9 percentage points. At the same time, China replaced Japan as the world's largest exporter of automobiles, exporting 4.91 million vehicles, a 58% increase from the previous year.
Some industry analysts believe that the automotive industry will start a cold winter in 2024, and the more gasoline cars are sold, the less new energy vehicles will be sold, and the more global losses will be. However, China's auto industry is expected to go further. China's total automobile sales will exceed 31 million this year, an increase of more than 3% over the previous year; Exports will continue to grow to 5.5 million units; New energy vehicles will exceed the 10 million level, reaching 11.5 million