European plants: Utilisation rate status in 2016
- European car plants (EU + Serbia + Turkey) have been used at an average of 82% of their capacity in 2016. This rate increased steadily these four last years: 68% in 2013, 74% in 2014, 81% in 2015 and 82% in 2016. Two factors have contributed to the growth of European plants utilisation rate:
1. The rise of the European market (+23% between 2013 and 2016),
2. The closure of several European factories.
- The rate of 82% achieved in 2016 is one of the best in a decade, with a market of 17 million units expected in 2016. Only 2007 experienced a better rate with 85% of utilisation and a market of 18 million vehicles sold.
- By country, Spain recorded the highest rate (91%), ahead England (90%), Germany (88%) and Turkey (87%).
- By carmaker, Tata recorded the highest rate (109%), a very high figure which pushed the Indian group to build a new plant in Slovakia. Tata ahead Hyundai-Kia (98%), BMW (92%), Daimler (90% ) and Volkswagen (87%).
- Japanese carmakers recorded the lowest rates: Suzuki (45%), Honda (55%), Toyota (77%). The FCA group also has a low utilisation rate (64%) but in progress thanks to Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X, produced in Italy. This growth is expected to continue with the arrival of the Dodge Journey on Italian assembly lines.
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