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December alone saw 102,700 heavy trucks sold, marking a 22% year-on-year increase and the ninth consecutive month of growth. While slower than November’s 65% surge, December’s performance remains one of the strongest year-end showings in recent memory. Over the past decade, December sales have exceeded 100,000 units only twice, including in 2020, underscoring the significance of this year’s result.
The average monthly sales for 2025 reached 95,300 units, well above 2024 and 2023 averages of roughly 75,000 units, signaling a clear market recovery.
Top manufacturers continued to dominate. In December, five companies recorded monthly sales above 10,000 units. SINOTRUK led with 22,800 units, followed by Shaanxi Auto (19,800), Dongfeng (18,000), FAW Jiefang (15,700), and Foton (10,800). Together, the top ten companies accounted for 94.6% of the market, with the top five controlling 84.6%.
Several companies posted exceptional year-on-year growth. Foton doubled its monthly sales for the seventh straight month, up 108% in December. Shaanxi Auto, XCMG, BAIC Heavy Duty, and Yutong grew 48%, 67%, 54%, and 79%, all above the industry average, while SINOTRUK and Dongfeng increased 19% and 3%, respectively.
Market rankings saw some shifts. Jianghuai returned to the top ten in December, Shaanxi Auto moved up to second place, and Shandong Leichi and BAIC Heavy Duty also climbed. Over the full year, the top ten companies captured 97.2% of total sales, with the top five accounting for 89.8%. SINOTRUK sold 304,900 units in 2025, FAW Jiefang 215,500, Shaanxi Auto 184,000, Dongfeng 181,500, and Foton 142,200. Chery, Foton, and XCMG led growth, posting annual gains of 141%, 104%, and 90%, respectively.
Strong sales in the final four months helped the market achieve its second-highest annual total in the past decade. Industry analysts say whether this momentum will carry into 2026 remains uncertain, with global economic conditions and freight demand likely to play a key role.
