Despite geopolitical headwinds, the European commercial vehicle market recorded a positive result in the first half of 2026. New commercial vehicle registrations in the European Union (EU) increased by 3.7 percent year-on-year to 937,282 units in the first half of this year, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA).
New EU commercial vehicle registrations recorded a 9.8 percent year-on-year increase to 171,933 units in the first half of this year. On the other hand, bus sales grew by 22.7 percent year-on-year compared to the same period in 2025, amounting to 22,590 units.
Almost all major markets saw an increase in truck registrations during the period, including Poland (+25.9%), Spain (+13.2%) and Germany (+7.1%), while the French market remained relatively flat compared to first half of 2025.
Damla Tükenmez EditorI graduated from the Department of English Language and literature at Kocaeli University. Since 2020, I have been producing content focused on the metallurgical industry. At SteelOrbis, I write industry news on a wide range of topics, including EU and UK trade measures, regulatory changes, the use of quotas, as well as statements and opinions from organizations representing the Turkish steel sector.
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