
Core Viewpoint - In May 2025, the heavy truck market achieved a total sales volume of approximately 88,700 units, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 14%. However, the tractor market, a significant segment of the heavy truck market, showed only a slight increase of 0.2% year-on-year, continuing to lag behind the overall market performance for three consecutive months [1][4][26]. Market Performance - The tractor market sold 43,500 units in May 2025, marking a month-on-month increase of 2% and a year-on-year increase of 0.2%. This is a recovery from a previous decline of 6% in April [3][4][10]. - Cumulatively, from January to May 2025, the tractor market recorded total sales of 221,300 units, which is a slight decrease of 3% compared to the same period last year [8][18]. Historical Trends - Over the past five years, the tractor market has exhibited a pattern of decline followed by growth in May sales. The sales volume in May 2025 ranks as the second highest in the last five years, but it is still significantly lower than the peak sales of 82,500 units in May 2021 [6][8]. Company Performance - In May 2025, China National Heavy Duty Truck Corporation (重汽) led the tractor market with sales of 11,800 units, capturing a market share of 27.14%. Other notable performers included FAW Jiefang (一汽解放) with 8,416 units and Shaanxi Automobile Group (陕汽集团) with 7,966 units [10][12]. - Among the top ten companies in the tractor market, nine experienced year-on-year sales growth, while only one company saw a decline of 26% [10][15]. Market Share Dynamics - The top ten companies in the tractor market accounted for 99.28% of total sales in May 2025, with the top five companies alone holding nearly 90% of the market share [15][23]. - The market share of the leading companies has shifted slightly, with notable increases for companies like Xugong (徐工) and Farizon (远程), which saw year-on-year growth of 178% and 121%, respectively [20][23]. Future Outlook - The heavy truck market is expected to continue evolving, with the tractor market's performance in June 2025 being closely monitored to see if it can outperform the overall heavy truck market [26].