Core Viewpoint - The light commercial vehicle (LCV) market in China has shown a significant growth trend, achieving an 8-month consecutive increase in sales, with November 2025 sales reaching 40,500 units, a year-on-year growth of 14% [2][6][20]. Group 1: Market Performance - In November 2025, the overall bus market sold 53,200 units, with a month-on-month increase of 7% and a year-on-year increase of 16% [1]. - The light bus market accounted for 76.14% of total bus sales in November, a slight decrease from the previous month [1]. - Cumulatively, from January to November 2025, the light bus market sold 403,700 units, marking an 11% year-on-year increase, which is the highest in five years [4][15]. Group 2: Sales Trends - The light bus market has experienced a fluctuating trend over the past five years in November, with 2025's sales being the highest in this period, surpassing the lowest sales in November 2022 by 14,200 units [4]. - The cumulative sales from January to November 2025 exceeded 400,000 units, with an increase of over 41,400 units compared to the same period last year [4][15]. Group 3: Company Performance - In November 2025, the top ten companies in the light bus market had a combined market share of 97.90%, with Changan, Jiangling, and Maxus leading the market, each exceeding 20% market share [13]. - Changan and Maxus saw significant year-on-year sales increases of 44% and 79%, respectively, while Jiangling grew by 10% [10][16]. - Among the top ten companies, five experienced sales growth while five saw declines, with the most significant drop being 48% for one company [10]. Group 4: Market Share Dynamics - From January to November 2025, Changan, Jiangling, and Maxus captured 28.92%, 22.15%, and 21.13% of the light bus market share, respectively [17]. - Compared to the previous year, Changan, Jiangling, and Maxus increased their market shares by 4.76, 0.81, and 3.35 percentage points, respectively [18].

Core Viewpoint - The light commercial vehicle (LCV) market in China has shown significant growth, achieving a 37% year-on-year increase in September 2025, marking a continuous upward trend for six consecutive months [3][10][22]. Market Performance - In September 2025, the overall bus market sold 55,800 units, with a month-on-month increase of 25% and a year-on-year increase of 34%. The light bus segment accounted for 43,600 units sold, reflecting a month-on-month growth of 26% and a year-on-year growth of 37% [3][4]. - The light bus market's share in the overall bus market reached 78.17% in September, slightly up from 77.59% in August. For the first nine months of 2025, the light bus segment's market share was 79.67%, an increase from 77.18% in the entire year of 2024 [4][9]. Historical Trends - An analysis of the light bus sales over the past five years reveals a fluctuating trend, with September 2025 recording the highest sales of 43,600 units, surpassing the previous five-year high and the lowest sales in September 2022 by 12,700 units [6][22]. - Cumulatively, from January to September 2025, the light bus market achieved sales of 324,500 units, the highest in five years, with an increase of over 30,000 units compared to the same period last year [6][15]. Market Share and Competition - The top three companies—Changan, Dongfeng, and Jiangling—held a combined market share of 75.38% in September 2025, with individual shares of 31.36%, 22.06%, and 21.96% respectively [14][20]. - Among the top ten companies, eight experienced sales growth compared to the previous year, with Changan, Dongfeng, and Yutong showing significant increases of 75%, 77%, and 90% respectively [11][18]. Future Outlook - The light bus market has maintained a growth trajectory since April 2025, with cumulative sales growth of 10% year-on-year by the end of September. The industry is keen to see if this upward trend can continue [9][22].

Core Viewpoint - The light commercial vehicle (LCV) market in China has shown a consistent growth trend, achieving a year-on-year increase of 12% in August 2025, with total sales reaching 44,700 units, marking the fifth consecutive month of growth for the LCV segment [3][22]. Market Performance - In August 2025, the LCV market sold 34,700 units, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 5% and a year-on-year increase of 12%, although the growth rate compared to the previous month has narrowed from 16% [3][5]. - The LCV segment accounted for 77.59% of the total bus market in August, a slight decrease from 79.23% in the previous month. The cumulative market share for LCVs from January to August 2025 reached 79.91%, up from 77.18% in the entire year of 2024 [3][5]. Historical Trends - An analysis of the LCV sales trends over the past five years indicates a fluctuating pattern of increase and decrease, with August 2025 achieving the highest sales volume in five years, although the increase compared to previous years is modest [5][22]. - The cumulative sales from January to August 2025 reached 280,800 units, the highest in five years, representing an increase of over 18,000 units compared to the same period last year [5][16]. Company Performance - In August 2025, the top three companies in the LCV market were Changan, SAIC Maxus, and Jiangling, each capturing over 20% of the market share, with respective shares of 28.04%, 21.50%, and 21.31% [12][14]. - Among the top ten companies, five experienced sales growth while five saw declines. Notably, Changan, SAIC Maxus, Jiangling, Xiamen Golden Dragon, and Yutong reported year-on-year sales increases of 52%, 26%, 9%, 217%, and 23%, respectively [12][14]. Cumulative Sales and Market Share - From January to August 2025, the cumulative sales of the top ten LCV manufacturers showed six companies with sales exceeding 10,000 units, with Changan, Jiangling, and SAIC Maxus leading the market shares at 28.66%, 21.64%, and 20.63%, respectively [20][18]. - The market share of Changan, Jiangling, and SAIC Maxus has increased significantly compared to the previous year, with Changan's share rising by 4.12 percentage points [20][22]. Future Outlook - The LCV market has experienced a consistent growth trend since April 2025, with a cumulative year-on-year increase of 7% as of August, raising questions about the sustainability of this growth momentum moving forward [22].