São Paulo – The production of carmakers installed in Brazil dropped 9.1% in January as against December, reaching 261,700 vehicles produced. In comparison with the same period last year, there was growth of 6.4%. The figures were disclosed on Monday (7) by the National Association of Vehicle Manufacturers (Anfavea).
Sales on the domestic market dropped in comparison with December, with retraction of 35.8%, totalling 244,800 units. However, over January 2010 the licensing rose 14.8%.
Exports dropped 17.2% over December, with US$ 886.3 million. In units there was growth of 5.8%, with trade rising from 50,672 to 53,607. Over January last year, there was growth of 10.7%. The financial volume exported was 18.2% greater than in January 2010.
The employee base grew 0.9% between December (136,124) and January (137,291). Over January last year, there was growth of 8.8%.
*Translated by Mark Ament
