The automobile industry had a trade surplus last year. 16,457 million euros. This positive difference between vehicles sold to other countries and imported vehicles, Largest contribution to Spanish business activity. However, according to data provided by the employer anfaccontribution of 2022, 13.3% lower compared to 2021 as a result of the increase in the value of importsOne 22.8%2.8% compared to the slight increase in export value.
Anfac celebrates that the car continues to be a major contributor to the country’s balance of trade because it remembers: 2022 was a very difficult year for us.for local factories crisis chips and uncertainty resulting from inflation and the increase in raw material costs, and ukraine war. This logistics problems They didn’t help the industry either. A good course since August has allowed Spanish factories to close, according to figures provided by employers in January. 2022 producing 5.8% more Compared to 2021 with 2.2 million vehicles, the figure is still below pre-pandemic levels.
From them 2.2 million units produced Spainin total 1.88 million left our borders oriented towards other markets, 3.3% more. The main importers of Spanish cars are European markets such as: Germany, France HE United Kingdom And Turkey. In total, almost nine out of 10 Spanish vehicles exported enter the European market. when it comes importsGermany, France and Czech Republic They are the main suppliers of cars to the Spanish market.
The sector gave a surplus of 9,497 million TL in total.
In total, vehicle exports reached a value of 200 thousand liras. 35,164 million Euros, 2.8% more, a timid increase, but in line with the above-mentioned improvement in national production. On the contrary, the increase in the value of imports has been much larger. 22.8% up to 18,706 million Euros compared to 2021.
Industry counts too, according to what is provided by Anfac componentsIn general, the automotive sector left a positive balance in the trade balance. 9.497 million euros27.6% less than in 2021. When different commercial activities originating from the sector are added, export 46,018 million eurosAs imports increase, 36,521 million euros.
Despite the difficulties faced by the industry in 2022, the Spanish engine, which is the second largest manufacturer in Europe and one of the main manufacturers in the world, continues to be of vital importance for the Spanish economy. Jose Lopez TafallCEO anfacconfirms that these figures “show that the automotive industry as a whole retains its high value as an economic engine for this country”. 10% of GDP and two million jobs”. “is-is vital WhereatLet’s secure the future of this industry. and its position in the transformation for the mobility industry,” he concludes.