Subaru Reports April 2026 Production and Sales with Mixed Global Results
Subaru's global production fell 9.4% year-over-year in April 2026, while Japan sales surged 28.8%.
72,883 units
9,739 units
44,011 units
What Happened
In April 2026, Subaru's domestic production decreased 20.6% year-over-year to 40,261 units, marking the third consecutive monthly decline. Overseas production rose 9.8% to 32,622 units, the third consecutive monthly increase. Global production totaled 72,883 units, down 9.4% from April 2025. Japan sales grew 28.8% to 9,739 units, driven by a 28.7% rise in passenger vehicles and 29.4% increase in mini vehicles. Exports totaled 44,011 units, up 3.9%.
-20.6%
Third consecutive month of decrease.
+28.8%
First increase in 4 months.
Why this matters
These figures show Subaru's contrasting performance in domestic and overseas markets, indicating shifting demand and production strategies.
Terms in This Story
- JAMA
- Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, an industry trade group.
- CBU
- Completely Built Unit, a fully assembled vehicle.
- YoY
- Year-over-year, a comparison of data from one period to the same period the previous year.
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