Vehicle sales in Brazil increased 25.09% in May

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The number of cars registered in Brazil increased by 25.09% in May, compared to April, according to a survey conducted by the National Federation of Automotive Vehicles Distribution (Fenabrave). There was also an increase of 6.03% compared to May 2021.

The accumulated retraction from January to May drops to 4.16%, comparing the first five months of 2022 with last year. From January to April, a drop of 7.18% had been registered.

Among the reasons that explain the higher volume of licensed units, Fenabrave points out that May had three more working days than the previous month and the improvement in the delivery of vehicles by manufacturers, given the lack of some parts.

The month’s highlight was the volume of car and light commercial vehicle registrations, up 27.15%. Compared to April, there was a drop of 2.22% and, in the year-to-date, of 18.07%.

“There is not a strong recovery movement, neither in supply nor in demand, but I believe that we are reaching a certain stability, which is already desirable, considering that we are living in a very uncertain year”, analyzed the president of Fenabrave, Andreta Jr.

The survey shows the consolidation of an evolutionary curve in recent months regarding the sale of hybrid and electric vehicles. From January to May, 16,393 electrified cars and light commercials were sold.

In the same period last year, there were 10,393 units, increasing 57.7% in volume. However, in terms of market share, the segment represents 2.4% of the total marketed.

With information from Agência Brasil

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