From January to April 2012, Chongqing's motorcycle production and sales performance was better than the national average.

Overview: Since the beginning of this year, China’s motorcycle industry has been facing challenges such as rising costs, an appreciating RMB, and sluggish domestic and international markets, further intensifying the operational and production pressures on enterprises. Motorcycle companies in Chongqing have responded proactively by adopting various measures—including tapping into untapped potential to enhance efficiency and expanding market access—to ensure the achievement of their annual production targets, with notable results. From January to April, Chongqing’s motorcycle production and sales declined slightly by 3.3% and 2.3%, respectively—reducing the decline rates by 7.6 and 8 percentage points, respectively, compared to the national average.

Keywords: From January to April 2012, Chongqing's motorcycle production and sales performance was better than the national average.