Toyota's exports to the Middle East face production cuts due to transportation difficulties
March 6, Asahi Shimbun reported: Toyota Motor's exports to the Middle East will decrease by about 20,000 units before the end of March. These vehicles were originally planned to be manufactured at Toyota's Japanese factories and exported to the Middle East.
The military actions of the United States and Israel against Iran have made the transportation through the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime traffic point, difficult, and the situation in the Middle East is deteriorating.
Toyota has informed its major parts manufacturers to reduce production from around the 9th of this month until the end of March. The export models include the large SUV Land Cruiser and the sedan Camry. Starting from April, the situation in the Middle East will be reassessed again.
In 2025, Toyota will export 320,000 cars to the Middle East, accounting for about 16% of the total Japanese Toyota exports (2,031,000 units).
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