Mazda Motor’s 2022 Sales Results of Automobiles in Japan

Mazda's automobile sales in Japan in 2022 increased by 2.5% year-on-year to 161,308 units. Sales in 2021 were at the lowest level since 1970 due to the impact of semiconductor shortages. However, in 2022, sales slightly went up thanks to the easing of semiconductor shortage in the second half of the year and the introduction of new models. Sales declined double digits in the first three months of 2022, but increased double digits in every month of the second half except December. Mazda’s market share went up by 0.3 point to 3.8% in 2022.