Increase in Japanese truck sales driving growth.
UD Trucks posted total delivery of 21,638 units, up 13.6% compared to the previous year. Japan delivery performed especially well with a total of 11,257 units delivered, an 18.1% increase compared to the previous year. As background, increasing market demand and implementation of the “Retail Excellence” program by Japan Sales Division in 2012 resulted in an increase in unit sales per employee.
Market-Specific Units Sold (Factory Figures) | 2013 | 2014 | (Compared to 2013) | |
Central and South America | 273 | 435 | 59.3% | |
Asia | 14,238 | 16,377 | 15.0% | |
Asia | Japan | 9,535 | 11,257 | 18.1% |
Southeast Asia | 3,636 | 3,135 | -13.8% | |
Other | 1,067 | 1,985 | 86.0% | |
Oceania | 926 | 1,068 | 15.3% | |
Africa | 3,452 | 3,758 | 8.9% | |
Total | 19,047 | 21,638 | 13.6% |