Core Viewpoint - The natural gas heavy truck market in China has experienced a continuous decline, with a significant year-on-year drop in sales, indicating a challenging environment for the industry moving forward [3][34]. Sales Performance - From March to July 2025, the natural gas heavy truck market faced a "5 consecutive declines," with an average year-on-year decline of 27% over these five months [34]. - In July 2025, sales reached 14,000 units, representing a year-on-year decrease of 22%, marking the fifth consecutive month of decline [6][10]. - Cumulative sales from January to July 2025 totaled 105,500 units, down 17% compared to the same period last year, with a net decrease of over 21,100 units [27][34]. Market Share - In July 2025, the market share of natural gas heavy trucks was 21.77%, an increase from 19.45% in June, but still lower than previous months [10]. - The top five companies in the natural gas heavy truck market in July 2025 were: - FAW Jiefang: 3,783 units (-29%) - China National Heavy Duty Truck Group: 2,908 units (-31%) - Dongfeng Motor: 2,688 units (-8%) - Shaanxi Automobile Group: 2,093 units (-3%) - Foton Motor: 2,031 units (-11%) [20][24]. Regional Analysis - Sales distribution across regions remains uneven, with Hebei, Henan, Shandong, and Shanxi being the top four provinces for natural gas heavy truck registrations from January to July 2025 [14]. - Some regions like Xinjiang, Sichuan, Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Chongqing, and Jilin saw an increase in sales, while major provinces like Hebei and Henan experienced significant declines [16]. Price Factors - Natural gas prices remained relatively stable in 2025, averaging around 4,400 RMB/ton in the first two months, with slight increases in March and April [12]. - The price difference between oil and gas has narrowed, making the impact of gas prices on the natural gas heavy truck market negligible [12]. Conclusion - The natural gas heavy truck market is facing significant challenges with declining sales and market share, and the outlook for recovery remains uncertain as the year progresses [34][35].