New trucks and buses market: September and 9M 2026
In September 2026, the Russian market for new trucks, including special equipment, continued to recover compared to the previous month. During the month, 4,492 trucks were sold — 22.4% more than in August.
For January–September, sales amounted to 37,418 units — 13.7% less than a year earlier. At the same time, Russian manufacturers are maintaining their position: over nine months, 19,223 trucks of domestic brands were sold, which is 3% more than in the same period last year. Their share reached 51% of the market. Sales of imported equipment decreased by 26.5%, to 18,195 units.
KAMAZ remains the market leader: over nine months, 13,204 trucks were sold, which corresponds to 35% of the market. The most popular model was the KAMAZ 5490 4X2 truck tractor — its sales increased by 72%, reaching 2,725 units. Following KAMAZ are DONGFENG with 2,658 units and FAW with 2,463 vehicles. Heavy trucks with a mass exceeding 16 tons dominate the market structure: they accounted for 74% of sales, or 27,872 units. For medium-tonnage vehicles weighing up to 16 tons, the share is 26%, or 9,546 vehicles.
In the bus market, the decline was less pronounced. In September, 887 units were sold — 8.2% less than in August. Over nine months, sales amounted to 6,625 buses, a decrease of 4.9%. Russian brands account for 78% of the market: in January–September, 5,156 domestically produced buses were sold, which is 3% less than the previous year’s result. Sales of imported models decreased by 12%, to 1,469 units.
PAZ retains its leadership with a 34% share: 2,252 buses were sold over nine months, which is 31% less than a year earlier. Next comes NEFAZ, with a result of 903 vehicles — 2.1 times more than last year’s figure, and LIAZ, whose sales increased by 77.4%, reaching 889 buses.
The electric bus segment stands out separately. Over the first nine months of 2026, sales of domestic electric buses increased by 6.2%, reaching 362 vehicles. KAMAZ remains the leader, accounting for 258 electric buses, which is 10.7% less than in the same period last year.
According to the Sigma Expo Group Analytical Center, by the end of 2026, the rate of decline in truck sales will continue to slow down. At the same time, by the end of the year, the truck market may be 15–18% below the previous year’s level.
For January–September, sales amounted to 37,418 units — 13.7% less than a year earlier. At the same time, Russian manufacturers are maintaining their position: over nine months, 19,223 trucks of domestic brands were sold, which is 3% more than in the same period last year. Their share reached 51% of the market. Sales of imported equipment decreased by 26.5%, to 18,195 units.
KAMAZ remains the market leader: over nine months, 13,204 trucks were sold, which corresponds to 35% of the market. The most popular model was the KAMAZ 5490 4X2 truck tractor — its sales increased by 72%, reaching 2,725 units. Following KAMAZ are DONGFENG with 2,658 units and FAW with 2,463 vehicles. Heavy trucks with a mass exceeding 16 tons dominate the market structure: they accounted for 74% of sales, or 27,872 units. For medium-tonnage vehicles weighing up to 16 tons, the share is 26%, or 9,546 vehicles.
In the bus market, the decline was less pronounced. In September, 887 units were sold — 8.2% less than in August. Over nine months, sales amounted to 6,625 buses, a decrease of 4.9%. Russian brands account for 78% of the market: in January–September, 5,156 domestically produced buses were sold, which is 3% less than the previous year’s result. Sales of imported models decreased by 12%, to 1,469 units.
PAZ retains its leadership with a 34% share: 2,252 buses were sold over nine months, which is 31% less than a year earlier. Next comes NEFAZ, with a result of 903 vehicles — 2.1 times more than last year’s figure, and LIAZ, whose sales increased by 77.4%, reaching 889 buses.
The electric bus segment stands out separately. Over the first nine months of 2026, sales of domestic electric buses increased by 6.2%, reaching 362 vehicles. KAMAZ remains the leader, accounting for 258 electric buses, which is 10.7% less than in the same period last year.
According to the Sigma Expo Group Analytical Center, by the end of 2026, the rate of decline in truck sales will continue to slow down. At the same time, by the end of the year, the truck market may be 15–18% below the previous year’s level.
18.10.2026