Save Remove Download Share Subscribe Photos / Galleries / Videos May 29, 2012 YOKOHAMA - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its production, sales and export figures for April 2012. 1. ProductionNissan's global production in April increased 49.0% year-on-year to 369,522 units, marking an all-time record for the month of April. Production in Japan increased 94.0% year-on-year to 85,734 units, due to a rebound in production after the impact of the earthquake in Japan last year, in addition to increased exports of Juke and increased demand for Serena, which qualifies for the government subsidy program for environmentally-friendly vehicles. Production outside of Japan increased 39.2% year-on-year to 283,788 units, marking an all-time record for the month of April. In the U.S., production increased 83.4% year-on-year to 54,480 units, mainly due to increased demand for Altima and the new Infiniti JX. In Mexico, production increased 57.4% year-on-year to 41,367 units, due to increased demand for Versa and March. In the U.K., production decreased 5.0% year-on-year to 27,375 units. In Spain, production increased 15.7% year-on-year to 11,566 units, mainly due to increased demand for Navara. In China, production increased 42.7% year-on-year to 111,621 units, due to increased demand for Tiida, Qashqai and Sunny, marking an all-time record for the month of April. Production in other regions increased 21.4.% year-on-year to 37,379 units, mainly due to increased demand for Sunny in India and Almera in Thailand. 2. SalesGlobal sales increased 13.6% year-on-year to 364,173 units, marking an all-time record for the month of April. Including mini-vehicles, Nissan sold 39,413 units in Japan, up 63.8% year-on-year, due to a rebound in sales after the impact of the earthquake in Japan last year, and increased demand for models which qualify for the government subsidy program for environmentally-friendly vehicles. In Japan, vehicle registrations in April increased 51.6% year-on-year to 26,389 units, mainly due to increased demand for Serena and Note, which qualify for the government subsidy program for environmentally-friendly vehicles. Mini-vehicle sales in Japan increased 95.6% year-on-year to 13,024 units, marking an all-time record for the month of April. The strong sales result is mainly due to strong sales of Moco and Roox, which qualify for the government subsidy program for environmentally-friendly vehicles. Sales outside of Japan increased 9.5% year-on-year to 324,760 units, marking an all-time record for the month of April. Sales in the U.S. decreased 0.3% year-on-year to 71,329 units, despite increased demand for the new Infiniti JX, which went on sale in April. In Europe, sales decreased 8.8% year-on-year to 49,078 units, despite strong sales in Russia. In China, sales increased 18.3% year-on-year to 112,365 units, due to increased demand for Tiida, Sunny and Qashqai, marking an all-time record for the month of April. Sales in other regions increased 27.5% year-on-year to 66,509 units, mainly due to increased demand in Brazil, India, Indonesia and Thailand. 3. Japan ExportsNissan's exports in March increased 259.7% year-on-year to 52,660 units. Exports to North America increased 377.0% year-on-year to 32,565 units, mainly due to a rebound in production after the impact of the earthquake in Japan last year and increased demand for Rogue and Juke. Exports to Europe increased 22.6% year-on-year to 5,892 units. # # # Global Production by Country April 2012(units) Year-on-yearChange (%) Jan. 12 - April 12(units) Year-on-yearChange (%) For reference:Jan. 11 - April 11(units) Passenger Cars 78,711 +105.7 358,292 +49.9 239,000 Commercial Vehicles 7,023 +18.5 36,146 +28.8 28,066 Production in Japan 85,734 +94.0 394,438 +47.7 267,066 U.S. 54,480 +83.4 218,431 +22.2 178,795 Mexico 41,367 +57.4 227,386 +29.2 176,015 U.K. 27,375 -5.0 163,070 +6.3 153,449 Spain 11,566 +15.7 52,243 +5.1 49,709 China 111,621 +42.7 440,866 +19.3 369,406 Others 37,379 +21.4 183,177 +13.4 161,560 Overseas Production 283,788 +39.2 1,285,173 +18.0 1,088,934 Global Production 369,522 +49.0 1,679,611 +23.9 1,356,000 *1 Others are the total of Tawain, Thailand, Philippines, South Africa, Indonesia, Brazil and India excluding CKD production.*2 China production including DFL PV and LCV. Global Retail Sales by Main Market (Region) April 2012(units) Year-on-yearChange (%) Jan. 12 - April 12(units) Year-on-yearChange (%) For reference:Jan. 11 - April 11(units) Passenger Cars 22,696 +52.5 179,285 +50.8 118,854 Commercial Vehicles 3,693 +46.3 23,559 +33.3 17,678 Japan (Registration) 26,389 +51.6 202,844 +48.6 136,532 Japan (mini-cars) 13,024 +95.6 62,493 +26.5 49,408 Japan (incl. mini-cars) 39,413 +63.8 265,337 +42.7 185,940 U.S. 71,329 -0.3 393,690 +10.3 356,884 Canada 6,919 -4.7 28,029 +9.6 25,563 Mexico 18,478 +10.9 79,644 +18.3 67,310 North America 96,808 +1.3 501,835 +11.5 450,161 Russia 12,611 +24.2 57,575 +44.8 39,751 Europe 49,078 -8.8 248,358 +5.4 235,543 China 112,365 +18.3 446,806 +13.6 393,169 Others 66,509 +27.5 311,841 +21.6 256,403 Overseas Sales 324,760 +9.5 1,508,840 +13.0 1,335,276 Global Sales 364,173 +13.6 1,774,177 +16.6 1,521,216 *3 Japan sales are categorized into passenger cars and commercial vehicles based on chassis.*4 Sales in North America, Europe, China and Others are based on retail.*5 U.S. sales including HawaiiNissan Division: 64,200 units, Infiniti Division: 7,129 units*6 Europe sales including Israel.*7 China sales including DFL PV and LCV. Vehicle Exports from Japan April 2012(units) Year-on-yearChange (%) Jan. 12 - April 12(units) Year-on-yearChange (%) For reference:Jan. 11 - April 11(units) North America 32,565 +377.0 137,054 +53.6 89,226 Europe 5,892 +22.6 23,844 +2.0 23,379 Others 14,203 +372.2 60,675 +32.0 45,952 Total Exports from Japan 52,660 +259.7 221,573 +39.7 158,557 *8 Based on JAMA report. (CBU+CKD)*9 Export regions are based on JAMA geographic division. Issued by Nissan Files Nissan Production, Sales, and Export Results for April 2012.docx (28 KB) Global Producion by Country.pdf (61 KB) Save Remove Download Share Photos / Galleries / Videos Subscribe to Email Alerts Files Nissan Production, Sales, and Export Results for April 2012.docx (28 KB) Global Producion by Country.pdf (61 KB)