Proton noticed important growth in export quantity by way of 2021 with the export of 3,018 units representing a growth of over 100%, resulting in the nationwide carmaker turning into the highest-performing automotive model in phrases of exports final yr, it mentioned in an announcement.
In phrases of general gross sales, the nationwide carmaker’s greatest-promoting mannequin, the Saga accounted for 42,627 units out of the 114,708 cars overall sold through 2021, and the A-section sedan continues to realize quantity in export markets, in accordance with Proton.
At the tip of final yr, Proton aimed to develop its export market with multiple market introductions. The X50 was made available for booking in Brunei from November 2020, following the resumption of exports of the Saga and Exora to Egypt in addition to the CKD export of the Saga to Kenya.
“We are proud of being the brand with the highest export volume in 2021 as it proves we are gaining traction overseas thanks to the joint efforts of our international sales division and our foreign partners. While increasing shipping costs are a growing concern, our planned activities in 2022 mean we expect export sales growth to accelerate in the coming years,” mentioned Proton Edar CEO Roslan Abdullah.
In overview, 2021 continued to be powerful for the automotive trade at massive, and this has been mirrored in the discount in TIV in comparison with the yr earlier than, mentioned Roslan. Several challenges arose, from the worldwide chip scarcity, spikes in Covid-19 infections resulting in repeated lockdowns in addition to elevated transportation prices.
With these elements in thoughts, Proton’s gross sales growth in a yr of a contracted market is important, Roslan added, attributing the carmaker’s achievement to cautious planning and the juggling of obtainable sources.
