Mitsubishi – Thailand’s number one automotive exporter

Mitsubishi Motors (MMC) said the company have outpaced other large international car makers to become Thailand’s number one automotive exporter – with export volume of 309, 915 units for the fiscal year to 31 March, 2017.

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The company’s impressive export performance means that its Laem Chabang factory in Thailand is now the largest MMC global production hub with more than 80% of all local production earmarked for export. These vehicles reaches 120 counties all around the world.

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Nissan Motor Chief Carlos Ghosn has made his very first visit to the Laem Chabang plant since becoming Chairman of Mitsubishi Motors.
 
“The Laem Chabang plant in Thailand is a tremendous strength of Mitsubishi Motors' business. Our world-class production facilities are capable of producing 424,000 vehicles a year. As Thailand's leading automotive exporter, this factory has become the global production hub for Mitsubishi Motors," said Mr Ghosn.
 
The main export destinations include Europe (28%), ASEAN and Asia region (25%), North America (21%), Oceania (12%), Others (14 %).
 
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