China heavy truck market still sluggish in May

Published: 02 Jul 2009 22:32:39 PST

Shanghai, July 2 (Gasgoo.com) China's heavy-duty truck market remains sluggish in May, despite growing output and sales of the medium, light, and mini trucks during the month, Xinhua reported yesterday.

May output of heavy-duty trucks (including incomplete vehicles) reached 36,800 units, down 28.58% month on month and 11.36% year on year. Sales totaled 41,200 units in May, down 17.69% m/m and 11.55% y/y.

To be specific, output and sales of complete heavy-duty trucks each respectively reached 10,100 units and 11,600 units, down 25.42% and 16.27% y/y. As for incomplete heavy-duty trucks, output and sales are respectively 26,700 units and 29,600 units, down 4.54% and 9.57%.

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