Honda March Production Drops 4.8% to 313,259 Units; Civic Faces Tariff Risk
Honda's global vehicle output fell 4.8% in March to 313,259 units and full-year output declined 7.3% to 3,371,664 vehicles, with domestic production up 2.1% and exports rising 26%. Meanwhile, Honda warns that potential USMCA changes and 25% tariffs on non-U.S. parts could force the Civic out of the U.S. market.
1. March 2026 Production Decline
Honda's global vehicle production in March fell 4.8% to 313,259 units, with domestic output rising over 9% to 66,750 units while overseas production declined 8% to 246,509 units.
2. Full Fiscal Year Output Trends
In the April 2025–March 2026 fiscal year, Honda's global output declined 7.3% to 3,371,664 units; domestic production increased 2.1% to 707,000 units while overseas output fell 9.5% to 2,664,664 units, with North America down 3.5% and Asia plunging 19% (China -16%). Exports from Japan surged 26% to 108,780 units.
3. Tariff Threat to Civic
Honda warns that potential changes to the USMCA trade agreement and a resulting 25% tariff on non-U.S. parts could force its low-cost Civic model out of the U.S. market, as parts sourced from Canada and Mexico would lose duty-free status.