The UK automotive supply chain is vital to the country’s manufacturing competitiveness, supporting skilled jobs, innovation and economic growth.
However, rising manufacturing costs, changing production volumes and global competition are creating significant challenges for automotive suppliers.
SMMT’s latest report, From Supply Chain Risk to Industrial Growth, examines the pressures facing the UK automotive industry and identifies opportunities to strengthen domestic supply chains, improve competitiveness and unlock future investment.
The UK automotive industry relies on a complex network of manufacturers and suppliers producing the components, materials and technologies needed to build vehicles.
Maintaining a competitive domestic supply chain is essential to securing future vehicle production, attracting investment and supporting the transition to new automotive technologies.
SMMT’s research identifies £6.4 billion in potential annual sourcing expenditure by 2030 across priority automotive components, highlighting opportunities for UK suppliers to compete for future business.
However, realising this potential will require coordinated action from industry and government.
The report explores some of the most pressing issues affecting automotive supply chain resilience and industrial growth, including:
The UK has the expertise, infrastructure and industrial capabilities to remain a globally competitive automotive manufacturing location.
SMMT’s report sets out recommendations to safeguard existing supply chains, improve productivity and support investment in the next generation of automotive manufacturing.
Members can contact the Supply Chain team to access Supply Chain Resilience Programme activities, request tailored guidance or join relevant initiatives.
Non‑members can engage with selected activities and explore how SMMT membership unlocks the full offer.
Find out how your company can become involved in the SMMT Supply Chain Resilience Programme.
