Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in United Kingdom compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data United Kingdom
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#2 In EuropeBusiness
#1 In EuropeEmployees
#4 In EuropeWages
#2 In EuropeEuropean car production is greatly affected by household income and consumer confidence, which dictates private sales at dealerships, which accounts for most sales. The level of business confidence and expansion plans influence fleet sales and orders from road freight operators. Industry revenue in Europe is forecast to drop at a compound annual rate of 5.1% to €987.8 billion over the five years through 2024, including a 2% dip in 2024.
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Biggest companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (£m)
2024 | Profit (£m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
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There are no companies that hold a large enough market share in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK industry for IBISWorld to include in this product.
Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom in 2024?
The market size of the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom is £114.1bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK industry in 2024?
There are 1,013 businesses in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom has been growing at a CAGR of 7.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom is expected to grow.
What does the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK in United Kingdom include?
Passenger cars and Vans and minivans are part of the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK industry.
How competitive is the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom?
The level of competition is moderate and decreasing in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
- Engine & Turbine Manufacturing in the UK
- Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in the UK
Complementors
- Pump, Compressor, Tap & Valve Manufacturing in the UK
- Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing in the UK
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Companies manufacture passenger cars, commercial vehicles, trailers, semi-trailers, buses and coaches. The industry also includes the production of chassis for motor vehicle engines and the rebuilding of motor vehicle engines.
Related Terms
Trailers Electric Cars PowertrainSport Utility Vehicle Alternatively Fuelled VehiclesWhat's included in this industry?
Passenger carsVans and minivans Trailers and Semi-Trailers Motor vehicle engines Buses and coaches Lorries Motor vehicle chassisCompanies
Industry Code
291 - Manufacture of motor vehicles in United Kingdom
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Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue
- Employees
- Business
- Profit
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Petrol and diesel cars dominate production for now. The car manufacturing industry is changing, with car giants like Volkswagen AG and Mercedes Benz starting to move away from fossil fuel powered cars due to incoming environmental laws.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into United Kingdom
- Total Exports into United Kingdom
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
Large multinationals dominate European car production. Concentration is moderate because large players like Volkswagen and Jaguar Land Rover have a huge chunk of the market.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2024)
Data Tables
- Number of Establishments by Region (2024)
Charts
- Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis
What regions are businesses in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK located?
Companies
Data Tables
Top 0 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit margin (2024)
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Car makers must comply with heavy regulations at the national and European levels. All new cars must pass strict health and safety checks as well as real-world driving tests harmonised for most European countries.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
High steel prices ratchet up purchase costs. Semiconductor shortages and higher steel prices mean manufacturers have had to contend with higher purchase costs, which has hit industry profitability.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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