Global sales of the Renault group shrunk by 6.3% in 2012
- In 2012, the Renault Group (Renault-Dacia-Samsung, excluding Nissan group) sold globally 2.55 million vehicles (Passenger Cars + Light Utility Vehicles) versus 2,722,000 in 2011, representing a decrease of 6.3%. In twelve years, the group’s sales remained quasi-flat.
- The French carmaker’s sales have decreased last year by 18% in Europe compared to 2011 (-20% in France), but the development of sales in markets outside Europe (+9.1 %) partially offset the sharp decline in Europe.
- The Entry range (Dacia models and relabeled Renault models) become more and more significant in the group’s sales. These range’s sales have increased continuously since 2004.
- In 2012, the sales of the Entry range, which was completed by MPVs Lodgy and utility vehicles Dokker , reached 953,00 units, to represent now 37% of total group’s sales (versus 30% in 2011 and 26% in 2010).
- In this context, it is possible that the Entry range ultimately represents 50% of group sales, exceeding one million units per year. It is to be noted that this range is very profitable for the carmaker.
- For 2013, the group has expectations regarding its sales in Russia and China (expanding markets), as a revival of the European market seems unlikely. Renault expects its global market to grow3% next year, and a further decline in Europe of around 3%.
Data source: File #55 - Registrations in the World by makes