Japan’s CV market rebound slows sharply in Q2 2025
By Will Pulson - 30th September 2025
Japan - Sales of commercial vehicles over 2 tons gvw in Japan increased by just 1% to 81,895 units in the second quarter of 2025, from weak year-earlier sales of 81,114 units, based on registration data released by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association. The slowdown in growth came despite a pick-up in economic activity in the country during the quarter.
Japan’s GDP expanded by 1% year-on-year in the second quarter, beating expectations and marking a significant improvement over upwardly revised 0.6% growth in the first quarter. The stronger growth was driven mainly by a pick-up in exports and capital investment, while consumer spending growth was more subdued.
