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For Professionals Intending to Expand Business in Asia and From Asia to the World
"Asia Automotive Intelligence" covers industry and market trends and provides essential statistical data on the rapidly changing Asian automotive industry. In addition, this new publication will cover not only events in Asia, but also Asia-related developments in the global automotive business. We proudly recommend you the FAAI as a vital tool for any business related to the Asian automotive industry.
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Apology for the incorrect map of India automotive vehicle production location.
FOURIN, Inc. sincerely apologizes for the incorrect map used to display the automotive industry in India recently posted on its website. Due to an editing oversight, disputed borders and some islands were misrepresented and unfortunately drew complaints. FOURIN, Inc. under no circumstances intended to cause offence to any affected party over such a sensitive issue and deeply regrets publicly displaying the incorrect image.
The border lines of the disputed regions have not been agreed upon the parties, making it is very difficult to correct the map to which all the parties agree; thus, we have removed the map. We will make an updated and corrected version of the map when the border line dispute is settled. We sincerely hope that this countermeasure would be warmly accepted.
Best regards,
FOURIN Automotive Intelligence
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◆Original reports with analysis, interviews and opinions.
◆Clear presentation with tables, graphs, pictures and difficult-to-find information.
◆Events and trends of the Asian automotive industry and its global impact are covered with detail.
◆Supported by many industrial entities and government agencies within the Asian automotive sector, including automobile and automotive associations, government officials, as well as manufacturers and other industry professionals
◆FOURIN strives to deliver comprehensive information on critical and strategic developments to assist automotive industry business decisions for Asia.
Special Reports: 4 themes (24-32 pages)
◇Asia's Vehicle, Motorcycle and Related Parts Industry Situation and Market Analysis
◇Government Automotive Industry and Market-Related Taxation Policies in Asia
◇Asian Automobile and Parts Makers' Global Business Activities
◇Global Vehicle and Parts Manufacturers' Asian Strategy and Business Activities
◇Government Automotive Industry and Market-Related Taxation Policies in Asia
◇Asian Automobile and Parts Makers' Global Business Activities
◇Global Vehicle and Parts Manufacturers' Asian Strategy and Business Activities
Country and Industry Reports：7 themes (16 pages)
◇East Asia Report (Korea and Taiwan)
◇ASEAN Report (Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, etc.)
◇South Asia Report (India and Pakistan, etc.)
◇Japan Report (Japanese Auto & Parts Makers' Globalization and Industrial & Market Trends)
◇China Report (Chinese Automotive Industry and Market Analysis)
◇Vehicle Maker Report (Global Automakers' Asia Business and Asian Automakers' Global Activities)
◇Parts Maker Report (Global Parts Makers' Asia Business and Asia Parts Makers' Global Activities)
◇ASEAN Report (Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, etc.)
◇South Asia Report (India and Pakistan, etc.)
◇Japan Report (Japanese Auto & Parts Makers' Globalization and Industrial & Market Trends)
◇China Report (Chinese Automotive Industry and Market Analysis)
◇Vehicle Maker Report (Global Automakers' Asia Business and Asian Automakers' Global Activities)
◇Parts Maker Report (Global Parts Makers' Asia Business and Asia Parts Makers' Global Activities)
Vehicle Production and Sales Statistics: Outlook (2 pages) & Tables (8 pages)
◇Monthly Overview of Production in Six Asian Nations and Sales in Ten Nations
◇Monthly Data of Production and Sales by Country and Brand
◇Monthly Data of Production and Sales by Country and Brand
Asia Automotive Intelligence 2010.8 （No.20） | ||
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 2009 Financial Results of Korean Auto Parts Makers |
Collation of the 2009 financial results of Korean automotive parts makers shows that consolidated sales from 78 of the top 80 companies increased 11.3% year-on-year to 62.9 trillion KRW. Almost all major suppliers which have responded to the Hyundai-Kia Group’s rise in overseas production returned higher earnings, yet those in lower ranks centered on meeting the home market posted declines on the back of a drop in production in Korea. Consolidated operating profit of 75 companies rose 45.9% to 4.3 trillion KRW. Hyundai-Kia Group module supplier Hyundai Mobis rose 39.5% to 1.7 trillion KRW, while the majority of other leading suppliers also posted higher profits. On the other hand, there were notable declines among mid-size and smaller suppliers.
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2009 Financial Results of Japanese Automakers |
Consolidated fiscal 2009 financial results of ten Japanese automakers (excludes Mitsubishi Fuso and UD Trucks which delisted from the stock exchange; results for subsidiaries Daihatsu and Hino subtracted from parent Toyota’s consolidated results) show the effects of a slump in demand in the first half of the year which decreased year-on-year net revenues by 11.6% to 43.6 trillion JPY. On the other hand, operating and net profits in the black at 964.0 billion JPY and 539.4 billion JPY respectively, led a recovery from the previous year’s losses. Despite a drop in sales, automakers aimed to build strategies capable of securing profits, with efforts to streamline business operations achieving increased profits while earnings were reduced.
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Thai Steel Industry |
Thailand’s 2008 steel consumption was approximately 13.5 million tons, greatly surpassing Indonesia’s 8.8 million tons and Malaysia’s 8.3 million tons and becoming Southeast Asia’s largest steel consumer. Additionally, the Iron and Steel Institute of Thailand (ISTI) forecasts that Thailand’s steel demand will increase 5%-7% annually between 2009 and 2018, and reach 20 million tons in 2018. In the meantime, while Indonesia and Malaysia have integrated steel plants with blast furnaces, Thailand’s steel industry is centered around secondary steel processing and although it conducts crude steel production, the country primarily produces steel by turning scrap as main raw material into crude steel through electric furnace.
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Monthly Statistics Overview (May 2010) |
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Vehicle Production by Country, Type and Brand in Six Asian Nations (January to May 2010) |
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Vehicle Sales by Country, Type and Brand in Ten Asian Nations (January to May 2010) |
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Asia Automotive Intelligence 2010.7 （No.19） | ||
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Global Automobile Sales |
The results of FOURIN’s research into total vehicle sales in 2009 in 77 countries show a 4.4% decrease on the previous year to 64,882,439 units (includes estimations for seven Middle Eastern countries). Hit by the global recession borne from the Lehman Shock in autumn 2008, many at the beginning of 2009 held pessimistic outlooks for the year. Nonetheless, China, India and Brazil, three markets which weathered the economic downturn with lesser impact than most, continued to maintain high growth. In comparison, the introduction of scrappage incentives as economic stimuli in various Western European countries including Germany, France and Italy provided some underlying support, confining the region’s margin of decline.
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Automaker Business Strategy |
The Hyundai Kia Automotive Group (HKAG), which has its sights set on expanding automobile production to 6.5 million units in 2013, is accelerating capacity buildup and launches of new models under a two-pronged business philosophy to strengthen its brand value in developed markets such as the US and capture demand in emerging countries. Moreover, the group is boosting development of a next generation of models which look to reduce impact on the environment as it aims to develop as one of the world’s leading green car makers. For this purpose, HKAG is continuing with active investments, with total investment to rise from 9.4 trillion KRW in 2009 to a record level of 10.5 trillion KRW in 2010.
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Analysis of Free Trade Developments |
In January 2010, tariffs between the six founding members of ASEAN were lowered to 0-5%, as based on the AFTA Scheme. In addition, the ASEAN-China and ASEAN-Korea FTAs also came into effect. Moreover, with plans for an FTA to come into effect between ASEAN and India in 2011, ASEAN’s sphere of free trade with neighboring Asian countries is set to widen, increasing the region’s presence as a trade hub. On the back of such FTA progress, the region’s auto industry is not likely to feel any major direct impact in the short-term, as many products excluded from the AFTA scheme are designated as ‘sensitive’ items. Nonetheless, with a widening scope for parts procurement, along with expectations for mass production, there is also the possibility for active parts trade.
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Monthly Statistics Overview (January to April 2010) |
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Vehicle Production by Country, Type and Brand in Six Asian Nations (January to April 2010) |
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Vehicle Sales by Country, Type and Brand in Ten Asian Nations (January to April 2010) |
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Asia Automotive Intelligence 2010.6 （No.18） | ||
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Global Vehicle Production |
Based on data from each country’s automotive industry association and related organizations, FOURIN has compiled vehicle production volume of 47 countries from around the world. In 2009, global vehicle production fell 13.1% year-on-year to 62,183,755 units. As vehicle demand cooled down starting from the second half of 2008 through the first half of 2009, demand fell 30% in North America and Japan and 20% in Western Europe. Although production increased in some emerging countries, global production declined 9.4 million units to the 60 million-unit range. China boosted output 48.3% to 13.8 million units, overtaking Japan to capture the title of world’s biggest auto producing nation. Manufacturers Toyota and GM dropped some 20% respectively, while Hyundai/Kia rose by 6.5%.
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Asia Market Trend |
Vehicle markets in ten Asian countries in 2009 saw an overall expansion in demand for passenger cars. Among which, demand for models with engines smaller than 1.6L is on the rise. Driving the increased demand toward small cars was India, where demand for under 1.6L cars continued to expand, while in terms of 2.0L and smaller models, market stimuli in Korea and Taiwan took sales of 1.6L and larger medium cars up on the previous year. In contrast to rising demand for small cars led by economic growth in emerging markets, government policies were effective in lifting mid-size car sales in matured markets. Pickup sales in Thailand continued downward, while stimuli boosted SUVs in Korea. LCVs expanded against a fall in MHCVs from a demand drop in India.
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Taiwan’s Industry Development Strategy |
Taiwan’s automotive industry is eyeing an all-new strategy in search of growth. While sluggish demand continues at home, local automakers had their hopes pinned on capturing domestic and overseas demand from newly launched own brands and export expansion. However, signing of the Cross-Strait ECFA which is expected by June 2010 raises a scenario for development centered on CBU exports to mainland China. To date, some automakers are already considering new business strategies including operations on both sides of the strait, in an effort to utilize plants in Taiwan which are faced with low operating rates. While the ECFA brings expectations for an industry boost, the Taiwan government has plans to invest 9.7 billion TWD into fostering its EV sector.
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Outlook |
Monthly Statistics Overview (January to March 2010) |
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Vehicle Production by Country, Type and Brand in Six Asian Nations (January to March 2010) |
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Vehicle Sales by Country, Type and Brand in Ten Asian Nations (January to March 2010) |
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