Core Insights - The second-hand car market in China shows a moderate upward trend in August 2025, with a total transaction volume of 1.7074 million units, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 2.80% and a year-on-year increase of 9.02% [1] - The total transaction amount for August reached 106.517 billion yuan, while the cumulative transaction volume from January to August was 12.9384 million units, marking a year-on-year growth of 3.03% [1] Market Performance - The second-hand car market is transitioning from a low season to a peak season, with the manager index for August at 43.1%, indicating a slight improvement in market conditions [5] - The demand for family cars is increasing due to the back-to-school season, particularly for SUVs and MPVs, which saw sales growth of 3.5% and 3.1% respectively [5] - Despite challenges from adverse weather and new car launches, the overall market remains stable, with a notable increase in transaction volume during the last week of August [5] Pricing Trends - Both acquisition and sales prices for second-hand cars have decreased month-on-month, with 41.2% of managers reporting lower acquisition prices and 33.3% reporting lower sales prices [6] - The average transaction price for second-hand cars fell to 62,400 yuan, down 1,400 yuan from the previous month [6] Inventory and Supply - The trading volume of vehicles over 10 years old increased by 4% year-on-year, reaching 220,000 units [7] - The average inventory period for car dealers extended to 46 days, indicating increased pressure on cash flow due to insufficient consumer demand [7] Segment Performance - In August, basic passenger cars sold 953,000 units, with SUVs and MPVs also showing growth, while commercial vehicles like trucks and buses performed well with year-on-year increases of 15.91% and 11.84% respectively [9][10] - From January to August, the cumulative transaction volume for passenger cars reached 10.1941 million units, with notable growth in MPVs and cross-type vehicles [11] Regional Insights - The North China region saw a slight decline in transaction volume, while other regions, particularly Central South and Southwest, experienced significant growth [15][16][17] - In August, the Central South region recorded a transaction volume of 460,800 units, up 4.33% month-on-month, with Henan province leading the growth [15] Transfer Rates - The transfer rate for second-hand cars in August was 30.85%, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 0.4 percentage points and a year-on-year increase of 1.8 percentage points [20]

Core Insights - The second-hand car market in China showed a trading volume of 1.66 million units in July 2025, with a month-on-month increase of 0.2% and a year-on-year increase of 3.2% [1][4] - The total transaction amount for July reached 106.01 billion yuan, while the cumulative trading volume from January to July was 11.23 million units, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 2.17% [1][4] Market Performance - The average transaction price for second-hand cars in July was 63,800 yuan, down 700 yuan from the previous month and 1,300 yuan from the same month last year, indicating a continued downward trend in prices, although the rate of decline has narrowed [4] - The proportion of nearly new cars (under 3 years old) reached 26%, an increase of 1 percentage point compared to the same period last year, indicating improved supply of high-quality vehicles [4] - The average inventory turnover period extended to 45 days, indicating a slowdown in inventory turnover and increased capital occupation costs for dealers [4] Market Trends - The current trend in the automotive market is towards reduced new car price cuts and promotional efforts, which is expected to positively impact the second-hand car market by stabilizing consumer price expectations and stimulating demand [5] - The penetration rate of second-hand new energy vehicles surpassed 10% for the first time, becoming a significant variable in reshaping the market landscape [5] Vehicle Type Analysis - In July, basic passenger cars traded amounted to 924,100 units, with a month-on-month increase of 0.15% and a year-on-year increase of 0.5% [8] - The SUV segment saw 217,400 units traded, with a month-on-month increase of 0.57% and a year-on-year increase of 0.03% [8] - Commercial vehicles also showed positive performance, with 96,000 buses traded (up 7.87% year-on-year) and 147,000 trucks (up 10.62% year-on-year) [9] Regional Performance - The East China region experienced a decline in trading volume, with a total of 464,400 units, down 1.59% month-on-month [15] - The Northeast region stood out with a significant growth of 10.39%, trading 139,400 units in July [17] - The North China region saw a 2% increase in trading volume, totaling 260,100 units, with notable growth in Hebei and Shanxi provinces [16] Cross-Regional Flow - The second-hand car transfer rate reached 30.41%, an increase of 0.9 percentage points from the previous month and 1.4 percentage points year-on-year, with a total of 505,100 vehicles transferred [21]