The heavy vehicle market appeared to offer a slight respite in April 2026, with monthly sales managing to grow in some segments. This performance was not enough to alter the year-to-date figures, which maintain a negative trend, particularly in tractor-trailers and long-distance buses, two of the most significant categories within the industry.

According to the most recent statistical bulletin of the National Association of Bus, Truck and Tractor-Trailer Producers (ANPACT) , wholesale sales reached 2,323 units in April 2026, a growth of 20.1% compared to the 1,934 sold in the same month of the previous year.

In cumulative figures from January to April, sales total 8,708 units, a decrease of 10.1% compared to the same period in 2025.

The cargo segment was the main driver of the monthly result. In April, it sold 1,960 units wholesale, a 20% year-over-year increase. Within this segment , Class 8 stood out with 32% growth, as did Classes 4 and 5 , which advanced 72.5% and 126.4%, respectively.

Overall , pressure continues to be felt in some of the most important categories for the trucking industry. Fifth-wheel tractor-trailers have seen a 37.5% drop in the January-April period, falling from 5,163 units in 2025 to 3,229 in 2026.

In retail , 2,715 units were sold in April, a decrease of 5.6% compared to the same month in 2025. The year-to-date figure reflects a more pronounced drop of 29.1%, with 9,845 units sold between January and April 2026 .

Within the retail sector, freight remained virtually unchanged in April , with slight growth of 1.3%. Class 8 trucks advanced 47.7%, although fifth-wheel tractors declined 21.8%, maintaining pressure on the market.

In contrast, the passenger segment saw a significant drop in retail sales during April, with a decrease of 36.2%. Intercity buses declined by 52.3%, while Class 8 buses fell by 89.5%.

Although April showed a partial recovery compared to previous months, the accumulated balance confirms that the heavy vehicle market is still going through an adjustment stage, especially in the segments linked to long-distance transport and foreign passenger transport.

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The decline in heavy vehicle sales continued in March 2026 , although less pronounced than at the beginning of the year. Without a fundamental recovery, the market continues to reflect caution in fleet renewal and pressure on demand.

During the third month of the year, wholesale sales totaled 2,696 units , a decrease of 2.1% compared to the 2,755 registered in the same month of 2025 , according to figures from the National Association of Producers of Buses, Trucks and Tractor-Trailers (ANPACT) .

Performance within the market was uneven. The cargo segment, which accounts for the largest volume, registered a 2.9% growth, with 2,276 units sold . This increase was primarily driven by the Class 8, which jumped from 393 to 855 units sold during the period.

However, not all segments followed this trend. Fifth-wheel tractors, one of the main drivers of the market, remained under pressure, falling 31.3%, with 919 units sold in March 2026 compared to 1,338 in March 2025.

In contrast, other classes showed increases, such as Class 6, which grew 70.2% , and Class 5 with an increase of 24.7%, although with a smaller share within the total.

Beyond the monthly results, the first-quarter figures confirm that the adjustment continues. Between January and March 2026, wholesale sales totaled 6,159 units , representing a 20.5% decrease compared to the 7,752 units sold during the same period in 2025.

In the retail channel , the performance was more negative than in wholesale. During March 2026 , 2,699 vehicles were sold , a 23.3% drop compared to the 3,517 registered in the same month of 2025, according to figures from ANPACT.

By segment, cargo accounted for the largest share of the volume, with 2,298 units sold , although this represents a 21.4% year-over-year decrease. Within this segment, fifth-wheel tractors again showed the greatest pressure, with a 39.1% drop, while Class 8 trucks grew by 16.7%, but this was not enough to offset the overall decline in the segment.

In the first quarter, the retail channel deepened the negative trend. Between January and March 2026, 7,001 units were sold , representing a 36.4% decrease compared to the 11,010 vehicles sold during the same period in 2025.

The Class 2 and 3 cargo segments showed distinct performance in March 2026. In the retail channel, these categories increased their sales by 60.9% compared to the same month in 2025, rising from 363 to 584 units. Within this segment, Class 2 registered growth of 84.0%, while Class 3 advanced by 34.3%.

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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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During September 2025, two thousand 481 cargo and passenger units were sold wholesale , which represents a decrease of 53.8% compared to the same month last year, when five thousand 369 vehicles were sold, according to the statistical report of the National Association of Bus, Truck and Tractor Truck Producers (ANPACT).

The negative performance was concentrated in the cargo segments , particularly in Class 8 , with a 70.5% drop , and in fifth-wheel tractors , where sales fell 65.6% . Overall, cargo units totaled 1,969 vehicles , representing a 55.9% drop compared to September 2024.

In the January-September period , wholesale sales registered 21,132 units , 52.3% lower than the 44,318 in 2024. In this period, total cargo sales totaled 17,802 units , a decrease of 52.8% , and passengers reached 3,330 units , 49.8% less than the previous year.

Retail also reflects slowdown

In the retail sector, the figures followed the same trend. During September, 3,323 vehicles were sold , a 32.4% decrease compared to the 4,914 sold in the same month last year.

In the case of passenger buses , the decline was 25.3% , with 644 units sold. Classes 5 and 6 grew slightly, 239.1% , but this result did not offset the declines in Class 8 (–61.4%) or intercity buses, which fell by 19.5%.

In the January-September cumulative period , retail sales totaled 30,008 units , 27.6% less than in 2024. By type, cargo sales totaled 24,932 units , a reduction of 28.2% , and passenger sales reached 5,076 units , a decrease of 24.4 percent .

The September figures confirm the negative trend observed in previous months, with widespread declines in the most important market segments.

In both wholesale and retail, the Class 8 and tractor-trailer segments , which account for the bulk of production and sales, remain in negative territory, reflecting a sustained market slowdown and slower fleet renewal in the Mexican trucking industry.

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The wholesale market registered a 66.8% drop compared to the same month in 2024, with 2,228 units sold (cargo and passenger vehicles).

The sharpest drop was observed in wholesale freight vehicles , which fell from 6,046 units in June 2024 to just 1,936 during the sixth month of this year, a contraction of 68 percent .

Particularly worrying was the collapse in fifth-wheel tractor-trailers, with a decrease of 78.7% , going from 4,032 to 897 units .

In turn, retail sales contracted by 31.8% , with the sale of 3,066 units (cargo and passengers) .

The cargo segment also declined, although to a lesser extent: 2,422 units sold compared to 3,866 in June of the previous year, representing a 37.4% decrease .

In the case of passenger vehicles , wholesale sales fell by 55.6% , closing at 292 units , while retail sales totaled 644 , a decrease of 2.7% compared to 2024.

The Class 2 and 3 cargo segments were the exception. In retail sales , these categories increased by 85.8% , rising from 395 to 734 units . Class 2, in particular, doubled its figures with an 84.1% increase , driven by interest in lighter, more efficient vehicles for urban delivery.

The overall balance sheet reflects a challenging semester for the heavy vehicle manufacturing industry in Mexico. While the sector expects rebounds in the second half of the year, the data confirms the slowdown that specialists had anticipated since the beginning of the year.

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