São Paulo – The Brazilian auto industry produced 1% fewer vehicles in 2009, as against 2008. The numbers were disclosed earlier today (7) by the National Association of Vehicle Manufacturers (Anfavea).
According to the association, production totalled 3.18 million units last year – against 3.22 million in 2008.
Despite the record volume traded on the domestic market, there has been a 35.3% drop in total vehicle exports. In 2009, according to the Anfavea, exports reached 475,500 units, whereas in 2008 the total was 734,600.
In December 2009, production totalled 251.482 vehicles, 13.6% less than in the previous month. In comparison with the same month in 2008, production grew 159.1%.
According to Anfavea, there was growth of 0.3% in the number of work posts in December when compared to November. In the period, 124,354 people were employed by the industry.
*Translated by Mark Ament
