Experts of the Auto Market Research Institute analyzed vehicle registration statistics in Ukraine in April and identified the 20 most popular models of small commercial vehicles in three segments: used import, domestic resale, and new car purchases.
LCV market dynamics
In April, Ukrainians purchased a total of 7,500 light commercial vehicles with a total weight of up to 3.5 tons. Which is 54.9% more than in the same period last year, and also 31.3% more than in March-2024. At the same time, it is worth noting that the increase in statistical indicators is not entirely related to the actual increase in the volume of trades — rather, we see the reaction of motorists to the new laws on mobilization, which provide for the potential seizure of vehicles for defense purposes in the event that the individual owner has more one TK in possession. Read more about this atypical phenomenon for the market in a separate review.
The majority of small commercial cars were usually purchased on the domestic market — 6,000 (80.9%). At the same time, about 40% of this volume is probably not actual sales, but re-registration of cars to family members or relatives.
939 used cars belonging to the LCV group (12.6%) were brought from abroad.
490 new imported LCVs were registered, of which 33 were converted Ukrainian enterprises from imported chassis or machine sets. Overall, new LCV sales accounted for 6.5% of the total number of small commercial vehicles purchased.
The most popular LCVs in the domestic market
The greatest demand on the domestic market remains for used vans (4.2 thousand units). Other types are in the minority, including low-tonnage vans (361 units), cargo-passenger units (232 units), flatbed (209 units), and flatbed awnings (206 units).
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (1,013 units) has held the unchanging leadership in the domestic market for many years in a row. Since 1995, when the "Sprinter" appeared on the market replacing the "beads" of the T1 series, Ukrainian carriers have preferred this rather versatile and durable (we will leave aside the question of the body) car. On our roads, it can be found in a variety of roles — from a cargo van to a city "router" or even a tourist minibus.
Renault Master is in second place (590 units), Ford Transit is third with 390 purchase and sale agreements. On the fourth Volkswagen Transporter (342 pcs.)
Rounding out the top five is the GAZ-3302 "Gazelle" with a total of 301 self-propelled vehicles.
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter — 1,013 units.
- Renault Master — 590 pcs.
- Ford Transit — 390 pcs.
- Volkswagen Transporter — 342 pcs.
- GAZ 3302 "Gazelle" — 301 pcs.
- Renault Kangoo — 297 pcs.
- Renault Traffic — 240 pcs.
- Volkswagen LT — 214 pcs.
- Volkswagen Crafter — 186 pcs.
- Mercedes-Benz Vito — 184 pcs.
- Volkswagen Caddy — 176 pcs.
- Opel Vivaro — 171 pcs.
- Fiat Doblo — 169 pcs.
- Opel Movano — 137 pcs.
- Fiat Ducato — 115 pcs.
- Peugeot Boxer — 103 pcs.
- Citroen Berlingo — 79 pcs.
- Peugeot Partner — 77 pcs.
- Iveco Daily — 77 pcs.
- Mercedes-Benz TN/T1 — 65 pcs.
The most popular used LCVs imported from abroad
From abroad, used vans (666 units), refrigerator vans (68 units), flatbed vans (62 units), vans with hydroboards (37 units) and platforms (34 units) were most often imported.
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Renault Master was the leader among imported used LCVs in terms of the number of first registrations of such vehicles, with 243 first registrations.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, which is in second place,replenished our fleet in the amount of 226 units. Third on the Volkswagen Crafter list with a summary68 cars
Renault Trafic with 63 cars submitted for first registration and Renault Kangoo with 53 minivans also made it to the top five most popular "freshly driven" commercial vehicles.
- Renault Master — 243 pcs.
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter — 226 pcs.
- Volkswagen Crafter — 68 pcs.
- Renault Traffic — 63 pcs.
- Renault Kangoo — 53 pcs.
- Opel Movano — 47 pcs.
- Volkswagen Transporter — 28 pcs.
- Ford Transit — 28 pcs.
- Opel Vivaro — 22 pcs.
- Iveco Daily — 22 pcs.
- Mercedes-Benz Vito — 21 pcs.
- Nissan NV200 — 20 pcs.
- Ford Transit Custom — 20 pcs.
- Fiat Doblo — 7 pcs.
- Volkswagen Caddy — 6 pcs.
- MAN TGE — 6 pcs.
- Peugeot Expert — 5 pcs.
- Citroen Berlingo — 5 pcs.
- Peugeot Boxer — 4 pcs.
- Fiat Talento — 4 pcs.
The most popular new LCVs
Vans remain the most popular among new small commercial vehicles (319 units), all other types are bought in relatively small quantities. In particular, last month, new ones were purchased: 16 vans with a double cabin, 10 cargo-passenger vans, 6 forklifts, 5 flatbed trucks.
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Renault Express became the leader of the new LCV segment in April. 74 such models with zero mileage were registered for the first time. The second position in this list belongs to Renault Master with a result of 65 units. The third is Volkswagen Crafter (28 units), the fourth is Peugeot Partner (34 units).
Rounding out the top five is the Toyota Proace, 19 of which were bought.
- Renault Express — 74 pcs.
- Renault Master — 65 pcs.
- Volkswagen Crafter — 43 pcs.
- Peugeot Partner — 34 pcs.
- Toyota Proace — 19 pcs.
- Fiat Doblo — 16 pcs.
- Ford Transit — 14 pcs.
- Fiat Ducato — 9 pcs.
- Citroën Berlingo — 9 pcs.
- Opel Movano — 8 pcs.
- Volkswagen Transporter — 7 pcs.
- Citroën Jumper — 7 pcs.
- Ford Transit Custom — 6 pcs.
- Peugeot Boxer — 5 pcs.
- Opel Combo — 5 pcs.
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter — 5 pcs.
- Fiat Fiorino — 4 pcs.
- Iveco Daily — 3 pcs.
- Peugeot Expert — 2 pcs.
- Opel Vivaro — 2 pcs.
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