Volvo Trucks' global deliveries up to and including June 2012 decreased by 4 per cent

Volvo Trucks' global deliveries up to and including June 2012 decreased by 4 per cent to 52,473 trucks compared to the same period last year.


Deliveries to Europe up to and including June 2012 amounted to 21,816 trucks - a decrease of 8 per cent compared to
the first six months of 2011. The demand on the European truck market varies significantly between different regions. In Southern Europe, demand continues to deteriorate and this now includes the French market. In Central and Northern Europe demand is roughly stable, while demand in Russia continues to grow. In Eastern Europe, deliveries for the first six months increased by 9 per cent to 7,368 trucks.

Deliveries to North America amounted to 13,521 trucks for the first six months, up 27 per cent compared to the corresponding period in 2011. The on-going need to replace the aging commercial vehicle population continued to drive demand. 

Deliveries to South America amounted to 8,904 trucks for the first six months, down 25 per cent compared to the corresponding period in 2011. The truck operation in Brazil continued to be negatively impacted by the transition to new emissions regulations on trucks produced as of January 1, 2012. The market has also been impacted by the slowdown in the Brazilian economy.  

In Asia, the deliveries up to and including June decreased by 20 per cent to 5,182 trucks compared to the same period last year. 

Deliveries by market area

Delivered Units	Volvo Trucks		Change	Year-to	-Date	Change
Volvo Trucks	June 2012	June 2011		2012	2011
Europe	4,329	4,024	8%	21,816	23,674	-8%
- Western Europe	2,687	2,621	3%	14,448	16,884	-14%
- Eastern Europe	1,642	1,403	17%	7,368	6,790	9%
North America	2,391	1,880	27%	13,521	10,633	27%
South America	1,549	2,315	-33%	8,904	11,810	-25%
Asia	868	969	-10%	5,182	6,470	-20%
Other markets	589	385	53%	3,050	1,979	54%
Total Volvo Trucks	9,726	9,573	2%	52,473	54,566	-4%
Medium duty (7-16t)	150	192	-22%	881	958	-8%
Heavy duty (>16t)	9,576	9,381	2%	51,592	53,608	-4%
Total Volvo Trucks	9,726	9,573	2%	52,473	54,566	-4%

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