In general, in July 2021 on the secondary market Ukrainians bought 2,573 pieces. trucks with a total weight of more than 3.5 tons (excluding tractors). 86% of them (2,214 units) were domestic resales, 14% (359 units) were brought from abroad.
Compared to the previous month ( June 2021 ), the total market volume increased by 32.8%. The share of used truck imports in the structure of the secondary market increased by 1.7%.
Compared to July 2020, when the delayed demand for used car registration was met after a lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the total market volume decreased by 18.4%. The share of imports in the market structure increased by 3%.
The most popular models in the domestic market
The most popular body type among trucks in the domestic market in July 2021 was a dump truck (661 cars sold) as well as a van (558 cars) and an on-board car (273 units).
In the first place among used trucks weighing more than 3.5 tons, purchased in July, was KamAZ 5320. In second place — KamAZ 5511. Third place went to ZIL 130. Of the 10 most popular models on the market 7 — Russian cars or equipment of the Soviet era. Only 3 positions are imported cars (MAN TGL, DAF CF and DAF XF).
The majority of trucks weighing more than 3.5 tons on the secondary market were purchased by individuals (69%, 3,227 units), legal entities — 31% (1,433 units).
The most popular models imported from abroad
During July, the largest imports were classic vans (99 pcs.), Refrigerators (45 pcs.), Container vessels (36 pcs.) And concrete mixers (34 pcs.).
MAN TGL (42 units) topped the ranking of the most popular used trucks from abroad. In total, MAN trucks took 4 positions out of 10.
Second place went to Mercedes-Benz Atego (42 units). Other models of this brand also have the 9th and 10th last positions in the rating.
Interesting eighth position in the ranking — cars CHANJE V8070 (7 pcs.). These are vans with an electric type of engine, made by a Chinese company based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
INSTEAD OF CONCLUSION
The segment of trucks weighing more than 3.5 tons on the Ukrainian market is one of the smallest and most obsolete. The average age of trucks weighing more than 3.5 tons on the secondary market in July 2021 was fixed at 21 years. The average age of trucks among domestic resales is 22 years, and that of imported trucks is 7 years.
There is a need for commercial vehicles on the market, but the low purchasing power of Ukrainians does not allow them to buy new vehicles. Imports of trucks from abroad are limited today. Only a truck that meets the Euro-5 or Euro-6 environmental standard can be imported from abroad. In addition, cars over 5 years old are subject to a 40-fold increase in the excise tax rate. These factors hinder the development of this segment of the automotive market and lead to its obsolescence.
Read about the market of new trucks and other categories of vehicles in the following publications of the Institute of Car Market Research.
