The sales behavior of heavy vehicles in 2025 reveals a pattern of prolonged contraction . In the case of tractor-trailers , the market began the year with 1,668 wholesale units , but volumes decreased month by month until closing September with 854 units , that is, almost half of what was recorded at the beginning of 2025.
In Class 8 , the trend was similar. Sales fell from 525 units in January to 402 in September , confirming the loss of momentum in the most important segments of the trucking industry.
The trend was similar in the retail sector. Tractor truck sales increased from 1,966 units in January to 1,309 in September , while Class 8 sales decreased from 1,011 to 586 .
The deterioration began to become visible in April and, despite slight intermediate increases, the market has not been able to recover its previous pace , according to historical statistical reports from the National Association of Bus, Truck and Tractor Producers (ANPACT) .
Sustained decline in the heaviest segments
In September 2025, wholesale sales totaled 2,481 units , representing a 53.8% decrease compared to the same month last year. Retail sales decreased by 32.4% , with 3,323 units sold .
The Class 8 and fifth-wheel tractor segments concentrated the impact with drops of 70.5% and 65.6% , respectively.
From January to September, wholesale sales (cargo and passenger) totaled 21,132 units , a 52.3% decrease compared to 2024; retail sales reached 30,008 units, a 27.6% decrease .
The share of tractor-trailers in total freight fell from 73.9% in January to 43.4% in September , while Class 8 fell from 23.8% to 20.4% , confirming the loss of strength of these segments that historically drive fleet renewal.
ANPACT figures show more than just a temporary decline: the pace of trucking has slowed and has yet to recover. Each month without a rebound lengthens a lull that is already shaping the course of the heavy vehicle sector in Mexico.
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