中国汽车流通协会：4月二手车经理人指数为42.6%

Core Insights - The latest "Used Car Manager Index" (UCMI) released by the China Automobile Dealers Association indicates a decline in the used car market, with the index at 42.6% in April, down 3 percentage points year-on-year and 5.6 percentage points month-on-month, reflecting a downturn in the market [1][3]. Market Demand - The used car market experienced a slight decrease in demand in April, influenced by the Qingming Festival and the Shanghai Auto Show, which led to increased consumer hesitation due to new car releases and price fluctuations [3][5]. - The proportion of used car managers reporting a decrease in market demand was higher than the previous month, indicating a growing consumer wait-and-see attitude [3][5]. Sales Volume - Used car transaction volume in April decreased compared to March, with a higher percentage of managers reporting a decline in sales [5][6]. - The impact of the "trade-in" policy was noted, but the overall effect was limited due to the timing of the Qingming Festival and the influx of new cars at the Shanghai Auto Show [5][6]. Pricing Trends - In April, the proportion of used car managers reporting stable acquisition and sales prices increased, suggesting that fluctuations in the new car market continued to affect the used car market without significant price changes [8]. Inventory Status - There was an increase in the proportion of used car managers reporting a decrease in inventory levels, as dealers adopted a cautious approach to reduce risks amid the approaching summer season [10]. - The inventory turnover time remained stable compared to the previous month, indicating that dealers are maintaining a fast-moving inventory strategy [10]. Operational Conditions - The proportion of used car managers rating their operational conditions as "average" increased, reflecting market pressures from the Qingming Festival and new car launches [13]. - Overall, the operational conditions in April showed little change compared to the previous month, indicating ongoing challenges in the market [13].