Kawasaki - 2021/2022 full year worldwide unit sales +62%
Citing retail market recovery from the effects of Covid-19 in Europe, Kawasaki has reported 2021/2022 unit sales of 71,000 for Europe (+12% from the year ago 58,000 units) and said that sales "remain strong".
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The data for developed markets for the conclusion of the company's full financial year ending 31 March 2022 shows total worldwide developed market unit sales for the 12-month period of 208,000 (+62%). The United States was +32% at 86,000 units, Japan +15% at 31,000 units, with Canada and Australia essentially flat.
In emerging markets Kawasaki sold a global total of 283,000 units (+57%) with the highlights being the 161,000 sold in The Philippines (+18%); 45,000 in Indonesia (+15%) and 37,000 units sold in China (+11%).
The Motorcycle and Engine division recorded total consolidated sales income of US $3.659bn compared to $3.041bn for the year ago period; total corporate sales income from all divisions of Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) was reported at $12.261nn.
Motorcycle and Engine division operating income was of $374.183m compared to $47.914m for the year ago period.
Kawasaki says that demand for off-road motorcycles and four-wheelers remains and is expected to continue strong in the United States. While Southeast Asia saw improvement, the company says that the outlook "remains uncertain" and in common with all the manufacturers, cites supply chain risks - especially shortages of semiconductors and logistics disruption.
