The year 2023 has seen a phenomenal 22,3% increase in new truck registrations in Spain, positioning this sector as a growth leader. Data provided by Anfac, Ganvam and Faconauto reveal double-digit growth, reaching a total of 28,685 units. This notable increase has been driven mainly by the excellent performance of rigid trucks, even outperforming the growth rate of the passenger car market and matching that of light commercial vehicles.
Compared to previous years, growth has been particularly notable in heavy commercial vehicles, with an impressive 52,3% increase in rigid trucks, totalling 5,379 registrations. On the other hand, tractor units, despite being the most important segment in terms of total deliveries, have experienced a more moderate increase of 12,1%, totalling 18,871 units.
Closing of the Year and Trends
The end of the year has consolidated this dynamic, with tractor units growing by just 1,1% in December, while rigid trucks have seen an astonishing increase of 96,7%, reaching 533 units. As a whole, the truck market has seen growth of 19,4% in the last month of the year, with a total of 2,348 deliveries.
Figures by Segment
| Segment | Enrolled Units | Annual Growth (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Rigid Trucks | 5.379 | 52,3% |
| tractor units | 18.871 | 12,1% |
| Light Trucks (3.5-6 ton) | 852 | 39,9% |
| Medium Trucks (6-16 ton) | 3.583 | 43,9% |
| Total Truck Market | 28.685 | 22,3 % |
Figures by Brand
Despite the growth of rigid trucks, tractor units continue to dominate the Spanish market, accounting for almost 70% of total registrations. Volvo leads this segment with 3,901 registered units, recording an impressive 34% increase over the previous year. Iveco, Scania, DAF, and MAN follow closely behind, each with significant increases in their registrations.
| Brand | Enrolled Units | Annual Growth (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 3.901 | 34% |
| Iveco | 3.042 | 11,8% |
| Scania | 2.573 | 21% |
| DAF | 2.541 | 6,1 % OFF |
| MAN | 2.328 | 54,2% |
| Mercedes-Benz Trucks | 2.174 | 13,7 % OFF |
| Renault Trucks | 1.792 | 6,5% |
| Ford Trucks | 449 | -25% |
| BMC | 71 | -29,1% |
Conclusions
The year 2023 has seen an impressive 22,3% growth in truck registrations in Spain, led by the outstanding performance of rigid trucks. With 28,685 units in total, this increase even exceeds the growth of the passenger car market. The heavy commercial vehicle segment, with a growth of 52,3%, has been particularly prominent. Although tractor units remain dominant, with 70% of registrations, brands such as Volvo, with an increase of 34%, lead the market. The end of the year has consolidated this trend, with rigid trucks experiencing a staggering increase of 96,7% in December. In summary, the truck market in Spain has experienced an exceptional year, with strong growth and outstanding competition between the main brands.
