第一商用车网·2026-02-20 13:34Core Viewpoint - In January 2026, China's bus market experienced a year-on-year decline of 6%, with total sales reaching 35,200 units. The light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment, which is the largest in the bus market, ended its nine-month growth streak, with sales of 27,000 units, marking a year-on-year decrease of 12% [2][4][14]. Market Performance - The overall bus market sales in January 2026 were 35,200 units, reflecting a 45% month-on-month decline and a 6% year-on-year decrease. The light commercial vehicle sales accounted for 76.56% of the total bus market, slightly below the 2025 annual share of 78.07% and down nearly 5 percentage points from the previous year's 81.49% [2][5]. - The January 2026 sales of 27,000 units for light commercial vehicles were the third highest in the past five years, but still represented a significant drop from the previous year's peak of over 30,000 units [5][14]. Company Rankings and Market Shares - In January 2026, the top ten companies in the light commercial vehicle market collectively held a market share of 98.0%. The leading companies included SAIC Maxus with 26.0% and Jiangling Motors with 24.2%, both exceeding 20% market share [9][12]. - Among the top ten companies, five experienced sales growth while five saw declines. Notably, SAIC Maxus and Jiangling Motors reported year-on-year increases of 22% and 28%, respectively, while Changan Motors faced a significant decline of 59% [8][12]. Future Outlook - The light commercial vehicle market in January 2026 did not achieve a "good start," and the outlook for February remains uncertain regarding whether the market will regain growth or continue to decline [14].