LCVs (light commercial vehicles) offer a number of advantages that make them practical for both business and everyday use. These vehicles are economical, providing better fuel efficiency than larger trucks, which helps reduce operating costs. Their compact dimensions make it easy to navigate in urban traffic and maneuver in densely built-up areas. At the same time, LCVs have sufficient carrying capacity to transport goods, making them ideal for small and medium-sized businesses. Cargo-passenger modifications add versatility, as they are suitable for both commercial purposes and personal use.
Specialists of the Institute of Car Market Research have determined the dynamics of trade in this segment, as well as the most popular types and models for each of the groups. Letʼs start with the total trading volumes. During the first three months of 2025, a total of 9.7 thousand cars of the LCV group were purchased. Compared to the 1st quarter of 2024, this is a significant 40.5% less. Here are the dynamics by subsegments (Q1-2025 to Q1-2024):
- Domestic resales: −52.2%
- Import of used: ±0%
- Imports of new: −25.5%
- Made in Ukraine: −12.3%
The trend of gradual and significant decline in trading volumes in the light commercial vehicle segment, which has been present since the summer of last year, changed to a slight increase in trading rates at the end of the first quarter. However, even so, it is significantly lower than the average volumes of last year or earlier.
The segment structure is as follows: the largest share, 58.3% — in domestic resales; 28.5% were imported used light trucks, 12.2% — new imported, 1.0% — produced or re-equipped in Ukraine. The total share of new cars — 31.2%. Based on the share of each of the subsegments, we will consider them in more detail in the same order.
LCV — domestic market
In this part, cargo vans were the most popular, which form the basis of the segment. On-board and cargo-passenger versions were purchased less often.
Among individual models, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter retained its lead, with Renault Master and Gazelle making up the top three. In total, 5,653 LCV purchase and sale contracts were concluded within the country in the first three months of this year.
LCV — used import
In the first quarter of 2025, our fleet was replenished with 2,763 LCV vehicles. Similar to the previous subsegment, here buyers most often chose “fitted” cargo vans, somewhat less often refrigerated vans and tented versions.
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Renault Master lead this group. Renault Trafic is third.
LCV — new sales
In the first quarter of 2025, 1,286 new light trucks entered Ukrainian roads for the first time. Of this number, 1,186 were imported, 100 were registered as manufactured (or converted in factory conditions) in Ukraine.
In this part of the market, the most popular types are vans, passenger and cargo vehicles, and refrigerated trucks.
The leader among new LCVs was Renault Master, followed by Ford Transit in second place, and Citroen Berlingo in third place.
The average age in the secondary market for LCVs is 16.5 years for domestic resales, and 6.3 years for "freshly driven" cars.
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