South Africa’s truck sector held steady in June, riding on favourable economic conditions and continued fleet demand. According to Naamsa, total new v
South Africa’s truck sector held steady in June, riding on favourable economic conditions and continued fleet demand. According to Naamsa, total new vehicle sales hit 47,294 units an 18.7% year on year increase compared to June 2024.
Sales of medium commercial vehicles (MCVs, 3 501–8 500 kg) reached 652 units, up 24.7% versus June 2024 reflecting stronger fleet acquisition and improved financing post the South African Reserve Bank’s 25 bp interest rate cut in May 2025.
Heavy Trucks & Buses Slow a Touch
In contrast, the heavy commercial vehicle segment (heavy trucks and buses) recorded 1 943 units, down 3.1% year on year from 2 005 units in June 2024. Analysts suggest this reflects a minor consolidation following a robust performance earlier in the year.
Top Selling Heavy Duty Brands (June 2025)
Based on
Naamsa data these are the top five heavy duty truck manufacturers in June:
Rank Brand Units Sold Month on Month Trend
1 FAW Trucks 450 ▼ Slight dip
2 Toyota (Hino) 315 ▲ Strong rise
3 Isuzu Motors SA 296 ▼ Slight dip
4 Daimler Truck Southern Africa 283 ▼ Slight dip
5 Scania 214 ▼ Slight dip
FAW Trucks led overall, although sales edged down slightly from May. Toyota’s Hino brand surged into second, showcasing mounting interest in high spec yet affordable heavy duty options.
Industry Sentiment & Outlook
Naamsa CEO Mikel Mabasa commented:
“The first half of 2025 has shown just how resilient and responsive our domestic market truly is.” He pointed to robust consumer demand and easing credit conditions—though he cautioned that global trade risk, inflation pressures and political uncertainty remain watch points in the second half.
What Lies Ahead
With the trucking market expected to remain broadly steady, stakeholders are watching for swings in fuel prices, export demand and infrastructure funding. The second half of 2025 may hinge on how effectively the sector navigates these dynamics.
