In February 2025, Russia’s truck market recorded a total sales volume of 5,684 Unităţi, a significant year-on-year decline of 45.5%. Among these, 2,380 Unităţiwere domestically produced Russian brands (-9.5% Yoy), while 3,304 Unităţi were foreign-branded trucks (-57.6% Yoy). For the first two months of 2025, cumulative sales reached 11,445 Unităţi, down 36.9% Yoy, with Russian brands contributing 4,564 Unităţi (-5.3% Yoy) and foreign brands 6,881 Unităţi (-48.3% Yoy).
Vehicle Type Analysis
- Specialized Vehicles: Dominated the market with 2,891 Unităţi (Februarie) and 5,594 Unităţi (Jan-Feb), accounting for an absolute majority.
- Tractors: Sold 1,099 Unităţi in February and 2,263 Unităţi in Jan-Feb, though their market share dropped by 11.4% Yoy (to 19.3%) în februarie.
- Fuel Tanker Trucks: Remained the least popular segment with only 10 Unităţisold in February.
- Growth Highlights:
- Specialized vehicle share surged 17.8% YoY in February.
- Covered vans and refrigerated trucks also saw gains.
Top-selling Models
In February’s top 25 models:
- Sinotruk C7H 6X4: Best-selling with 558 Unităţi.
- JAC N120: Record year-on-year growth of 483.3% (70 units sold).
- Dongfeng DFH-Series: Worst performer, down 99.3% Yoy (3 units sold).
For Jan-Feb 2025:
- Sinotruk C7H 6X4: Cumulative sales of 1,076 Unităţi.
- JAC N120: Growth of 591.7% Yoy (166 Unităţi).
- Dongfeng DFH-Series: Down 84% Yoy (111 Unităţi).
The top three models overall were Sitrak C7H 6X4, Sitrak C7H 4X2, and GAZ GAZON NEXT.
Regional Market Share
- Central Federal District: Maintained the largest share at 39.9% (Jan-Feb), down 14.6% Yoy.
- Ural Federal District: Grew 9.9% Yoy.
- North Caucasus Federal District: Ranked last with 1.3% share.
Market Trends
- The downward trend in new truck sales (including specialized and commercial vehicles) continued since November 2024.
- Februarie 2025: Sales fell 46% YoY to 5,684 Unităţi (from 10,430 units in 2024).
- Jan-Feb 2025: Decline moderated to 37% Yoy (11,445 units vs. 18,135 units in 2024).
- Domestic Brands: Resilient with a 5% YoY drop in sales, outperforming foreign brands (-48% Yoy).
- KAMAZ led domestic sales with 1,501 Unităţi (26% market share) în februarie.
Sitrak C7H is good truck!