20.05.2026 / Which LCV segments grew amid the overall market decline?

According to the marketing agency NAPI, 139.3 thousand light commercial vehicles* were sold in January-April 2026, which was a 11.9% decline on the previous year. Of these, 25.7 thousand units were new (-23.1% on 2025) and 113.6 thousand units were used (-7.3%).

Sales of all new LCV segments under consideration declined year-on-year. Sales of reefers (-26.4%), vans (-25.7%), and dropside vehicles/curtainsiders (-25.3%) fell below the market. The ambulance segment experienced the smallest decline (-5.7%). The share of pickups, buses, and ambulances increased over the year.

Among used LCV, sales of vans (-11.3%), minivans (-6.9%), and dropside vehicles/curtainsiders (-6.4%) fell. However, bus sales were almost twice as high as last year (+47.0%). Segments of reefers (+12.0%) and pickups (+11.9%) also showed positive dynamics.

It should be noted that the share of new vehicles in total sales decreased by 2.9 p.p. to 18.5% year-on-year. The share of used LCV reached 81.5%.

* vehicles with GVW under 6 tons inclusive, including pickups

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