June: 328 heavy-duty trucks sold, up 12.7% from the previous month; Volvo Trucks maintains top sales position

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New registrations of imported heavy-duty trucks increased compared to the previous month. The Korea Association of Imported Automobiles (KAIDA) announced on the 8th that new registrations totaled 328 units in June 2026. This represents a 12.7% increase from May (291 units) and from June 2025 (291 units). Meanwhile, cumulative registrations from January to June this year reached 1,968 units, an 8.7% decrease compared to the same period last year (2,156 units).

By brand, Volvo Trucks led with 126 units, capturing a 38.4% market share. Scania followed with 71 units (21.6%). MAN and Mercedes-Benz each recorded 52 units, both holding a 15.9% share. Mercedes-Benz vans accounted for 14 units (4.3%), while Iveco registered 13 units (4.0%).

Growth trends varied by brand. Mercedes-Benz saw a 100.0% increase from the previous month and a 40.5% rise compared to the same month last year. Scania grew by 34.0% month-over-month and 18.3% year-over-year. Mercedes-Benz vans increased by 27.3% from the prior month and surged 75.0% compared to June 2025. Volvo Trucks rose 20.0% month-over-month and 15.6% year-over-year. Iveco grew 8.3% from May but declined 38.1% compared to June 2025. MAN showed a downward trend, falling 38.1% month-over-month and 7.1% year-over-year.

By vehicle type, tractors led with 134 units, followed by special-purpose vehicles at 128 units. Dump trucks registered 61 units, and cargo trucks 5 units. No vans were registered. Volvo Trucks recorded the highest registrations in both tractor (56 units) and dump truck (33 units) categories. MAN showed strength in special-purpose vehicles with 33 units. Mercedes-Benz registered 34 tractors, while Scania registered 31 special-purpose vehicles.

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