05.06.2025 10:21
The Japanese automotive giant Suzuki announced that it will temporarily halt production of its best-selling model in Turkey, the Swift, due to China's export restrictions on rare earth metals.
The Japanese automotive manufacturer Suzuki Motor has decided to temporarily halt the production of its Swift model vehicles due to export restrictions on rare earth metals from China.
DEVELOPMENTS IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN ARE BEING CLOSELY MONITORED
While it is unknown how long the interruption that began on May 26 will last, when production will return to normal will depend on developments in the supply chain.
PRODUCTION PLANS IN JAPAN HAVE BEEN DISRUPTED
Disruptions in the supply of rare earth elements used in the Swift vehicles, which is the best-selling Suzuki model in Turkey, have disrupted the company's production plans in Japan. Access to necessary raw materials has become difficult due to China's new export policies. This has directly affected the production chain.