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Australia
Country Overview
Australia covers a large territory of over 7.7 million square meters, the 6th wider globally. The 21.7 million Aussies are among the richest in the world, with a pro capita GDP in the 2011 of $ 41.000, the world’s 18th .
Australia's abundant and diverse natural resources attract high levels of foreign investment and include extensive reserves of coal, iron ore, copper, gold, natural gas, uranium and renewable energy sources. The country is the 19th globally as national GDP (over $918 billion in 2011), with low level of unemployment (5% in 2011), not high inflation (3.1% in 2011) and low level of revenues taxation (31.1% in 2011).
Automotive Industry
The Automotive industry is relatively marginal in the country economy, representing only the 1.9% of national GDP (in 2010). The sector gives employment to 372.000 people (2011) of which 59.000 in manufacturing. Local production achieved a record at 400.000 units in 2004 to decline at 250.000 actually.
The import duties over car sector are the lowest in the world –actually at 5% (as reference considers that in European Community are at 10%, in China at 25%, in Brazil at 35% and in India at 100%).
Australian car industry is in the “Over 1 million Club”, the esclusive group of the top 14th countries. In the 2011, with 1.008.000, Australia was the world’s 14th market.
Australia Car Market up 7% in April 2013. Ford share climbed at 8%.
07 May 2013
Pushed by private consumer's demand, Australian car market grew 7.7% in April 2013 with a first four months growth of 5.6% from last year. Holden recovered the second place, while Ford performed a robust share increase.
Australia car market flat in March. Holden Commodore was out of Top 10, first time ever.
09 April 2013
Following a strong start, March represented a step back for the Australian car market which was flat from last year, reducing the year-to-date gain at 5.0%. Holden confirmed its hard time, dropping in 5th place with Commodore out of Top 10.
Australia car market up 5% in February. Toyota is struggling again.
25 March 2013
In February 2013, car sales statistics were positive again in Australia, where the light passengers market grew by 5.2%, posting the 14th year-on-year increase in a string. Year-to-date sales were up 8.2%. In spite of recovering a couple of points of share Toyota was struggling again.
Australia Car sales in January 2013 were up 11%. Toyota sales down.
23 February 2013
In Australia 2013 started confirming the strong momentum of the car market posting a 14.8% increase from last year. The market leader, Toyota, had lost 6.7 points under the attack of Mazda, Holden. Ford and Hyundai.
Australia Car Market in 2012 hit new record. Mazda3 again on top.
06 January 2013
The 2012 will remain memorable for the Australian car market posting the new all-time record thanks to a progress of 9.5% from the 2011. In December the market was up 14.8%. While Toyota reinforced the share, Mazda3 was the best model as in 2011.
Australia car market up 10% in November 2012. Honda up, VW down.
12 December 2012
2012 will be the record year in Australia for the previous year, including November when sales rose 10.9%. The year-to-date volume was up 9.0%. Honda in 10th place posted a great performance, gaining 1.1 points while Volkswagen suffered Golf short supply.
Australia car sales up 12% in October 2012. Ford was cool!
10 November 2012
The Aussie car market run towards the best ever year continued in October, when sales were up 12.2%. The year-to-date Australian car market sales were up 8.8%. While Toyota and Holden confirmed their leadership, Ford surged in 3rd position.
Australia car market up 9% in September 2012. Mazda up, Honda down
14 October 2012
In September, Australian car market posted 94.627 sales, up 9.0% from last year, posting the 9th year-on-year increase in a string. Year-to-date sales were 815.735, up 8.5%. Mazda in 2nd position was the winner of the month. Honda was the loser.
Australia car sales in August up 6%. Holden up, Toyota & Mazda down.
09 September 2012
The Australian car market maintained the momentum in August with 93.552sales, up 6.2% from last year. The year-to-date August sales were 721.000, up 8.4%. Holden was 2nd with a share of 12.0%, while Toyota and Mazda struggled.
Australia car market in June was up 14%. Volkswagen with turbo-sales.
10 July 2012
The Australian car market in on fire and June sales confirmed the trend with 109.940 units, up 14.3% from last year. The year-to-date sales in June were 543.000, up 9.4% from last year. Volkswagen posted record share.
Australia car market boomed in May: +21.3% and 2012 will be a record.
14 June 2012
The Australian car industry momentum continued in May with 93.866 units sold, up 21.3% from last year. The year-to-date sales in May were 432.975, up 8.2% from last year. Now the full year 2012 is projected at an all-time record.
Australia car industry in April 2012: Toyota is back over 20% share.
14 May 2012
Australian car industry momentum continued in April when 79.097 units were sold, up 6.6% from last year. The year-to-date sales in April were 339.219, up 5% from last year. Toyota consolidated its leadership, achieving 21.5% market share.
Australia car industry: 2012 run for the record!
04 April 2012
March confirms the positive trend for car industry in Australia. The 97.616 registrations represents a +3.9% over last year, the third positive month in a row. Cumulate sales for first quarter are 260.122, 5% up.
Australia: car market overview in January 2012
28 February 2012
Australia's abundant and diverse natural resources attracts high levels of foreign investment and includes extensive reserves of coal, iron ore, copper, gold, natural gas, uranium, and renewable energy sources. The country is the 19th globally as national GDP (over $918 billion in 2011).