Plunging vehicle output drives decline in manufacturing production

Oct 10, 2024

Automotive sector slumps 16.1% in August,  accunting for a 1.6 percentage point drop in overall manufacturing output

​Automotive sector slumps 16.1% in August,  accunting for a 1.6 percentage point drop in overall manufacturing output   

SA’s manufacturing production slipped 1.2% year on year in August, mainly as a result of plunging vehicle production, Stats SA said on Thursday.

The automotive sector, which includes motor vehicles, parts and accessories, slumped 16.1%, contributing to a 1.6 percentage point drop in overall manufacturing output…

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