Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-02-24 07:27Core Insights - In January 2026, domestic sales of natural gas heavy trucks reached 11,000 units, marking a year-on-year increase of 43% and a month-on-month decrease of 12% [10][5] - The market share of natural gas heavy trucks in January accounted for 22.65% of the total heavy truck sales, an increase of nearly 8 percentage points from the previous month [5][15] - The top five companies in the natural gas heavy truck market each held over 10% market share, with Jiefang and Zhongtong leading at 27.6% and 23.2% respectively [15][11] Sales Performance - Jiefang sold 3,021 units, maintaining its position as the monthly sales champion, while Zhongtong sold 2,548 units, ranking second [11][14] - Other notable sales included Foton with 1,903 units, Dongfeng with 1,840 units, and Shaanxi Automobile with 1,303 units, all showing significant year-on-year growth [11][14] - The overall heavy truck market saw sales of 48,400 units in January, with a year-on-year growth of 44% [5] Market Trends - The January 2026 sales figure of 11,000 units is the highest for the month in the past five years, indicating a strong start to the year [3][10] - Despite the strong performance, the continuation of this growth trend may face challenges moving forward [3] - The sales distribution across regions remains uneven, with Hebei, Shandong, and Sichuan being the top three provinces for sales [6]