The truck sales market has wrapped up its numbers for 2025, with the December sales allowing the local industry to finish the year strong.
The December Truck Industry Council (TIC) T-Mark truck sales data saw 3,733 sales made, down from the 3,810 new sales recorded in November but an improvement on the 3,250 heavy vehicles sold in December 2024. It also brought the total tally for 2025 sales to 45,191, an improvement on 2024’s efforts
Total trucks
When it came to total truck sales, Isuzu once again comfortably sat atop with 861 December sales. The next best was Hino with 457 sales, with Fuso (351) wrapping up the top three. Kenworth contributed the 230 sales and Volvo the 208, finishing ahead of a pack that includes Scania (160), IVECO (128) and Fiat (107). After these triple figure brands, Mercedes-Benz (85) and DAF (84) could barely be split, while Mack (72) sat comfortably ahead of the likes of UD Trucks (44) and MAN (38).
Heavy duty
Steady improvement continued in the heavy duty market in December, with 1,265 sales confirmed for the month to finish just 22 sales ahead of November 2025’s efforts. Kenworth continued its supremacy in the segment with 229 monthly sales, with Volvo not far behind with the 202. Isuzu (179) and Scania (160) both finished 2025 strong in the market, while DAF (82) kept just ahead of Mack and Hino with 72 sales apiece. Not far behind the pair were IVECO (65) and Fuso (61), while UD Trucks (42) and MAN (36) both remained consistent in the final month of the year. To finish the market, Mercedes-Benz had 31 sales and kept ahead of the final pack that included Dennis Eagle (13), Western Star (12) and Freightliner (nine).
Medium duty
The medium duty market encapsulated its slowing numbers in 2025, finishing the year with 445 sales compared to the 464 recorded in November. Isuzu was at the top of this pack with 220 sales, nearly doubling the next best in Hino with 121 sales. From there, Fuso was a clear third with 71 sales before the market slipped into an even battle, headlined by Mercedes-Benz (11). The final 22 sales were shared across eight brands including Volvo, IVECO, Hyundai and MAN.
Light duty
The light duty market also slightly dipped in December, with the segment hitting holiday mode courtesy of 1,183 sales. Isuzu continued to lead the way with 462 sales, with Hino (264) and Fuso (219) filling the podium. Fiat was the only other brand to surpass triple figures with 107 sales, nearly doubling the next best in IVECO with 58 sales. From there, Mercedes-Benz had the 43 light duty sales, Renault the 11 and then LDV (six), Foton Mobility (six), Hyundai (three), Ford (three) and Volkswagen (one) finished the segment.
Vans
In the van segment, 840 sales were made in December, mirroring November’s efforts. Mercedes-Benz was this time the leader, snatching the win off LDV 279 v 191. Renault finished third with 93 sales, while Ford (80) stayed ahead of a tight battle between Volkswagen (67), IVECO (66) and Fiat (61).