The light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment combines compactness and practicality, making it the optimal solution for urban conditions and business needs. Compared to heavy-duty vehicles, such cars are distinguished by lower fuel and maintenance costs. Due to their small size, they are convenient for moving in dense traffic, but at the same time they are able to transport significant volumes of cargo — which is why LCVs are often chosen by representatives of small and medium-sized businesses. Cargo-passenger modifications add flexibility: during the week the car can be used for commercial purposes, and on weekends — for trips with the family.
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 trade volumes. During July 2025, a total of 3.4 thousand cars of the LCV group were purchased. Compared to July 2024, this is a significant 43% less. Compared to June of this year, the volume increased by 7.2%.
Here are the dynamics by subsegments of the LCV market:
- Domestic resales: +6.3% MM, −57.8% YY
- Used imports: +6.1% MM, +11.8% YY
- New imports: +9.9% MM, +6.3% YY
- Made in Ukraine: +59.5% MM, +7.3% YY
The segment structure is as follows: the largest share, 57.9% — in domestic resales; 29% were imported used light trucks, 11.3% — new imported, 1.7% — produced or re-equipped in Ukraine. The total share of new cars — 13.1%. 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 segment, cargo vans were the most popular, forming the basis of the segment. Cargo-passenger and flatbed versions were purchased less frequently.
In total, almost 2 thousand (1980) purchase and sale transactions for vehicles in this segment took place here.
In the domestic market, the leadership is steadily held by the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter — a universal "workhorse" that is respected in all circles of carriers. It is closely followed by the Renault Master, which in recent years has become a favorite of small businesses due to its good balance of price and volume. The GAZ 3302 (Gazelle) still finds its buyer despite its moral and physical aging, but the price here decides everything.
Popular and more compact models, such as the Renault Kangoo or Fiat Doblo, are convenient in the city, economical and often used in service or courier services. And the Transporter, Trafic and Crafter remain favorites among those looking for something more, but not yet a truck.
LCV — used import
In July 2025, our fleet was replenished with 993 LCV family vehicles. Similar to the previous subsegment, here buyers most often chose “custom” cargo vans, somewhat less often refrigerated vans and flatbed versions.
The market for imported used LCVs maintains a familiar pattern: the Renault Master and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter go almost toe-to-toe, remaining the main "workhorses" for business. Behind them are the Trafic, Crafter, Kangoo and other, less spacious, but convenient for urban and regional transportation vehicles.
LCV — new sales
In July 2025, 447 new light trucks entered Ukrainian roads for the first time. Of these, 388 were imported, 59 were registered as manufactured (or converted in factory conditions) in Ukraine.
Among the types, vans have the advantage here, followed by pickup trucks and refrigerated vans.
Despite the overall dominance of imports, the segment of new light commercial vehicles also shows stable demand. The leader is the Renault Express, a compact and economical option for urban deliveries. The Toyota Hilux, a pickup truck that is increasingly chosen as a versatile tool for business and agriculture, is in second place. The Opel Vivaro is in third place.
The average age in the secondary market as of June for LCVs was 15.9 years for domestic resales, and 6 years for "freshly driven" cars.
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