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 trading 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 April 2025, a total of 3.5 thousand cars of the LCV group were purchased. Compared to April 2024, this is a significant 52.7% less. Compared to March of this year, the volume decreased by only 1%. That is, after a long decline, this indicates the achievement of the practically lowest possible trading rhythm in the LCV segment.
Here are the dynamics by subsegments of the LCV market:
- Domestic resales: −1.1% MM, −65.9% YY
- Used imports: +1.6% MM, +10.2% YY
- New imports: −6.9% MM, −11.6% YY
- Made in Ukraine: +7.4% MM, −12.1% YY
The segment structure is as follows: the largest share, 58.4% — in domestic resales; 29.3% were imported used light trucks, 11.4% — new imported, 0.8% — produced or re-equipped in Ukraine. The total share of new cars — 12.3%. 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, followed by Renault Master and Ford Transit in the top three. In total, 2,063 LCV purchase and sale contracts were concluded in the country last month.
LCV — used import
In April 2025, our fleet was replenished with 1,035 LCV vehicles. Similar to the previous subsegment, here buyers most often chose "custom" cargo vans, somewhat less often refrigerated vans and vans with a tail lift.
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Renault Master lead this group. Renault Trafic is third.
LCV — new sales
In April 2025, 433 new light trucks entered Ukrainian roads for the first time. Of these, 404 were imported, 29 were registered as manufactured (or converted in factory conditions) in Ukraine.
In this part of the market, the most popular types are vans, refrigerated vans, and double-cab vans.
The leader among new LCVs continues to be Renault Master, followed by Citroen Jumper in second place, and Fiat Doblo in third place.
The average age in the secondary market for LCVs is 15.8 years for domestic resales, and 6.4 years for "freshly driven" cars.
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