China’s Heavy Truck Market Surges in October, Full-Year Sales to Hit 1.1M

China’s Heavy Truck Market Surges in October, Full-Year Sales to Hit 1.1M
November 29,2025

China’s heavy-duty truck market continued to rebound in October 2025, with sales rising 60% year-on-year and marking the sector’s seventh consecutive month of growth. Monthly heavy truck sales once again surpassed 100,000 units, extending the momentum of the traditional “Golden September, Silver October” peak season.

October Sales Hit 106,200 Units, Up 60%

Data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) shows total truck sales across all segments reached 311,100 units in October, up 22% from a year earlier.A monthly volume of 106,200 units is a strong showing by any measure in China’s heavy-duty truck market—especially for October, traditionally a peak sales month. Over the past decade (excluding 2025), average October HDT sales stood at roughly 76,500 units. Only five of those ten years saw October volumes exceed 80,000 units, and sales topped 100,000 in just one year. Against that backdrop, the 106,200 units recorded in October 2025 represent an exceptionally solid performance.

China’s Heavy-Duty Truck Sales in October, 2016–2025 (10,000 Units)

Looking at cumulative sales, China’s heavy-duty truck market sold 929,000 units from January to October 2025. This ranks as the second-highest in the past five years and the sixth-highest in the past decade. Compared with 749,300 units over the same period last year, this represents a 24% increase—or roughly 180,000 more units. In recent months, the pace of cumulative growth has steadily accelerated.

China’s Heavy-Duty Truck Sales in Jan.-October, 2016–2025 (10,000 Units)

Heavy-duty truck (HDT) sales stood at 106,200 units, up 1% from September and 60% higher year-on-year. Although the pace eased from September’s 83% surge, October still marked a notably strong month.

Average October sales over the past decade (excluding 2025) were around 76,500 units, with only one year exceeding 100,000. October 2025 therefore ranks as the second-strongest October in ten years, trailing only 2020.

January–October Sales Reach 929,000 Units

Cumulative HDT sales from January to October totaled 929,000 units, up 24% year-on-year—an increase of roughly 180,000 units and the second-highest level in the past five years.

Monthly Heavy-Duty Truck Sales and Year-to-Date Growth Trend (in 10,000 Units) in 2025

Average monthly sales this year climbed to 93,000 units, significantly higher than in 2023 and 2024. With demand remaining firm, full-year sales are now widely expected to approach the 1.1 million-unit mark.

Market Share: Sinotruk and FAW Lead; Dongfeng Back in Top Three

Five manufacturers sold more than 10,000 units in October:

Sinotruk: 28,200

FAW: 23,900

Dongfeng: 14,800

Shaanxi Auto: 14,400

Foton: 14,000

The top five accounted for 89.71% of the market, while the top ten held 97.34%, highlighting the sector’s high concentration. Brands in sixth to tenth place were XCMG, Farizon, BAIC HDT, Chery, and JAC.

Fastest Growth: Chery, Foton, XCMG More Than Double

Nine of the top ten truck makers posted year-on-year growth in October. The strongest performers were:

Chery: +223%

Foton: +147%

XCMG: +117%

Sinotruk, Dongfeng, and BAIC HDT also delivered strong growth, rising 70%, 74%, and 83% respectively. Chery re-entered the monthly top ten at ninth place, while Dongfeng regained its position in the top three.

January–October: Significant Gains for Chery, Foton, XCMG

Cumulative sales for January–October were:

Sinotruk: 253,300 (27.26%)

FAW: 176,100 (18.96%)

Shaanxi Auto: 148,200 (15.95%)

Dongfeng: 146,300 (15.75%)

Foton: 117,900 (12.69%)

XCMG: 30,100

JAC: 11,200

Farizon: 10,800

BAIC HDT: 8,080

Chery: 5,996

Key cumulative growth rates:

Chery: +140%

Foton: +100%

XCMG: +88%

Farizon and BAIC HDT also posted increases above 50%.

The top ten manufacturers represented 97.73% of the total market. Foton recorded the largest year-on-year market share gain, adding 4.82 percentage points. Chery achieved the biggest jump in ranking, rising from 15th last year to 10th.

Outlook: Will the Momentum Hold Through Year-End?

The sector recorded back-to-back strong months in September (105,600 units) and October (106,200 units), with year-on-year growth of 83% and 60% respectively.

With two months remaining in 2025, the key questions for the industry are whether demand will continue to expand and whether full-year sales can ultimately exceed 1.1 million units.