中国汽车流通协会：全年二手车交易量有望达2500万辆

Group 1 - The used car market in China saw a transaction volume of 9.57 million units in the first half of the year, representing a year-on-year growth of 1.99%. The total annual transaction volume is expected to reach 20.5 million units, with a projected growth rate of 4%-5% [1] - Despite the increase in transaction volume, the average transaction price for used cars decreased by 12.3% year-on-year, indicating a trend of rising volume but falling prices [1] - The proportion of used car dealers facing losses increased to 73.6% in the first half of the year, highlighting the challenging operating environment for businesses in the sector [1] - The average inventory cycle for used cars extended to 43 days, with 35.6% of companies experiencing inventory cycles exceeding 30 days, indicating growing inventory pressure [1] - The average customer acquisition cost rose to 6,200 yuan, while the average profit per transaction was only 1,500 yuan, reflecting high costs and low margins in the market [1] - Intense competition exists in the market, with major used car platforms having similar business models, leading to price wars as the primary means of competition [1] Group 2 - In the first half of 2025, the proportion of new energy vehicles in the used car transaction market was only 5.3%, significantly lower than that of traditional fuel vehicles [2] - The low market share of new energy vehicles is attributed to their relatively small ownership compared to fuel vehicles and the fact that many are still new cars not yet entering the used market [2] - The average three-year residual value for new energy vehicles is only 43%, compared to 62% for fuel vehicles, indicating lower value retention [2] - Traditional used car platforms are inadequately prepared for the valuation, inspection, and after-sales service of new energy vehicles, contributing to the small market size [2] - Despite the challenges, the transaction volume of new energy used cars is showing a trend of rapid growth [2]