PZPM - ACEA - EU - LCV, CV , BUS Registrations in December

Commercial vehicle registrations: -14.6% in 2022; -5.1% in December

TOTAL NEW COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
In December 2022 , new commercial vehicle registrations in the EU retreated by 5.1%, as component shortages continued to weigh on vehicle availability. All vehicle segments performed worse than in December 2021, contributing to the overall negative result. During the month, the performance of the four major markets was mixed. France and Italy both faced losses (down 14.2% and 8.3% respectively). However, Spain saw a solid improvement (+15.2%), as did Germany (+8.4%).
Overall in 2022 , the EU commercial vehicle market contracted by 14.6% to 1.6 million units, with volumes falling below those of the pandemic year of 2020 (1.7 million units). This was primarily caused by the ongoing supply chain issues which affected vehicle availability throughout the year. The region’s overall performance was not helped by its four key markets, which all suffered double-digit percentage declines: France (-17.7%), Spain (-16.7%), Germany (-11.0%) and Italy (-10.5%).

Commercial vehicle registrations: -15.5% eleven months into 2022; -0.6% in November

In November 2022, registrations of new commercial vehicles in the EU decreased slightly (-0.6%), marking the seventeenth consecutive month of decline. The truck category recorded a significant improvement last month, but this was not enough to offset the negative results of the van and bus segments. Performances in the region’s four major markets were mixed. Germany saw the strongest gain (+14.0%), followed by Spain, with a modest growth (+0.9%). Italy and France, on the other hand, suffered declines (down 13.7% and 7.0% respectively).
From January to November 2022 , new commercial vehicle registrations across the EU were down by 15.5% to nearly 1.5 million vehicles. The four EU key markets all suffered double-digit losses, contributing to the region’s negative performance: Spain (-19.2%), France (-18.1%), Germany (-12.8%) and Italy (-10.7%).

Commercial vehicle registrations: -16.8% ten months into 2022; -8.5% in October

In October 2022 , the EU market for new commercial vehicles continued to struggle, declining for the sixteenth month in a row (-8.5%). This was due to the drop in new van registrations, which account for the vast majority of total commercial vehicle sales. By contrast, the truck and bus segments performed better than in October 2021. Looking at the region’s four largest markets, Germany saw the sharpest decline in total commercial vehicle sales (-12.4%), followed by France and Italy with more modest losses (-5.3% and -3.9% respectively). Spain, on the other hand, managed to post a slight increase (+1.2%).
Ten months into the year , registrations of new commercial vehicles across the European Union contracted by 16.8% to 1.3 million units. The region’s overall performance was dampened by the weak results of its four key markets, all facing double-digit declines: Spain (-20.9%), France (-19.1%), Germany (-15.4%) and Italy (-10.4%).

Commercial vehicle registrations: -18.8% eight months into 2022; -17.4% in July and -8.0% in August

In July and August 2022 commercial vehicle registrations in the European Union fell again – down 17.4% and 8.0% respectively – marking fourteen consecutive months of decline. The sharp drop in van registrations was the key contributor to the overall contraction of the commercial vehicle market. All key EU markets faced losses during the summer months, with the exception of Spain, which managed to post growth in August (+11.5%).
Eight months into 2022, commercial vehicle sales volumes retreated by 18.8% to 1 million units registered across the EU. The region’s four largest markets followed this negative trend, with Spain (-25.2%), France (-21.5%), Germany (-17.1%) and Italy (-11.1%) all seeing double-digit drops so far this year.

Commercial vehicle registrations: -18.8% eight months into 2022; -17.4% in July and -8.0% in August

In July and August 2022 commercial vehicle registrations in the European Union fell again – down 17.4% and 8.0% respectively – marking fourteen consecutive months of decline. The sharp drop in van registrations was the key contributor to the overall contraction of the commercial vehicle market. All key EU markets faced losses during the summer months, with the exception of Spain, which managed to post growth in August (+11.5%).
Eight months into 2022, commercial vehicle sales volumes retreated by 18.8% to 1 million units registered across the EU. The region’s four largest markets followed this negative trend, with Spain (-25.2%), France (-21.5%), Germany (-17.1%) and Italy (-11.1%) all seeing double-digit drops so far this year.

Commercial vehicle registrations: -20.3% first half of 2022; -22.5% in June

In June 2022 , EU commercial vehicle registrations tumbled by 22.5% compared to June 2021, counting 144,210 units. This fall is mainly due to the drop in sales of new vans (this segment accounts for 80% of total commercial vehicle registrations), which offset the growth in truck registrations. The four largest markets in the EU suffered double-digit losses: Spain (-26.9%), Germany (-26.1%), Italy (-21.3%) and France (-20.9%).
During the first half of 2022 , European Union commercial vehicle registrations retreated (-20.3%), as most EU markets recorded declines, including the four major ones: Spain (-30.4%), France (-22.1%), Germany (-18.8%) and Italy (-10.3%).

Commercial vehicle registrations: -19.8% five months into 2022; -17.7% in May
In May 2022 , new commercial vehicle registrations suffered another decline across the European Union, with sales down for the eleventh consecutive month. In May the figures dropped by 17.7% to reach 136,410 units sold. Trucks and buses saw growth compared to the same period last year, but the decline in van sales negatively affected the overall performance. All key EU markets recorded double-digit losses, with Spain witnessing the sharpest fall (-29.3%).
Five months into 2022 , new commercial vehicle sales decreased by 19.8% in the EU, totalling 673,095 units, with the substantial drops in March and April weighing heavily on the year-to-date performance. The major markets in the region all posted negative growth: Spain (-31.2%), France (-22.3%), Germany (-17.1%) and Italy (-8.2%).

Commercial vehicle registrations: -20.3% four months into 2022; -27.1% in April
In March 2022, EU commercial vehicle registrations continued their downward trend, retreating for the ninth consecutive month (-24.9%). With the exception of Romania and Cyprus (+11.2% and +1.6% respectively), all EU markets posted declines, including the four major ones. Spain saw the sharpest fall (-41.2%), followed by France (-25.9%), Germany (-19.6%) and Italy (-9.7%).
During the first quarter of 2022, new commercial vehicle registrations in the EU shrank by 18.1%, totalling 411,097 units. March results dragged down the quarterly performance more than the results recorded during the first two months of the year. All the four key EU markets contributed to the region’s negative performance: Spain (-30.3%), France (-21.9%), Germany (-11.6%) and Italy (-4.8%).

Commercial vehicle registrations: -18.1% first quarter of 2022; -24.9% in March
In March 2022, EU commercial vehicle registrations continued their downward trend, retreating for the ninth consecutive month (-24.9%). With the exception of Romania and Cyprus (+11.2% and +1.6% respectively), all EU markets posted declines, including the four major ones. Spain saw the sharpest fall (-41.2%), followed by France (-25.9%), Germany (-19.6%) and Italy (-9.7%).
During the first quarter of 2022, new commercial vehicle registrations in the EU shrank by 18.1%, totalling 411,097 units. March results dragged down the quarterly performance more than the results recorded during the first two months of the year. All the four key EU markets contributed to the region’s negative performance: Spain (-30.3%), France (-21.9%), Germany (-11.6%) and Italy (-4.8%).

Commercial vehicle registrations: +9.6% in 2021; -8.4% in December
TOTAL NEW COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
In December, the EU commercial vehicle market contracted again, marking the sixth consecutive month of decline. Demand fell by 8.4% to 155,963 units, mainly due to a drop in new van sales. In fact, registrations of trucks and buses actually improved compared to December 2020. The region’s four major markets all posted drops, with the sharpest seen in Spain (-31.9%).
Overall in 2021 , commercial vehicle registrations in the European Union increased by 9.6% to reach 1,880,682 units, largely thanks to the low base recorded during the first half of 2020. Nevertheless, this full-year result remains far below the 2.1 million units registered in 2019, the year before the pandemic. With the exception of Spain (-2.8%), all major EU markets posted growth last year. Italy saw the highest percentage gain (+15.5%) followed by France (+7.8%), while registrations increased by only a modest 0.6% in Germany.

Commercial vehicle registrations: +9.6% in 2021; -8.4% in December
TOTAL NEW COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
In December, the EU commercial vehicle market contracted again, marking the sixth consecutive month of decline. Demand fell by 8.4% to 155,963 units, mainly due to a drop in new van sales. In fact, registrations of trucks and buses actually improved compared to December 2020. The region’s four major markets all posted drops, with the sharpest seen in Spain (-31.9%).
Overall in 2021 , commercial vehicle registrations in the European Union increased by 9.6% to reach 1,880,682 units, largely thanks to the low base recorded during the first half of 2020. Nevertheless, this full-year result remains far below the 2.1 million units registered in 2019, the year before the pandemic. With the exception of Spain (-2.8%), all major EU markets posted growth last year. Italy saw the highest percentage gain (+15.5%) followed by France (+7.8%), while registrations increased by only a modest 0.6% in Germany.