In July 2025, significant changes were observed in the structure of registrations for passenger and commercial vehicles in the Ukrainian automotive market. A total of over 5,500 diesel passenger cars were registered in the country, of which 1,200 were new. This represents a 26% decrease compared to the same period last year. At the same time, the number of used diesel vehicles imported from abroad exceeded 4,300 units, which is 8% less than last year’s figure.
This is reported by Finway
Diesel and Hybrid Cars: Share and Dynamics
The share of diesel cars among new passenger vehicles in July was 18.7%, while in July 2024, this figure was 25.5%. Among imported used diesel cars, the share also decreased to 19.3% from 23.3% last year. This indicates a gradual decline in interest in diesel engines among Ukrainian buyers.
“In the market for new passenger cars, the share of diesel vehicles was 18.7%, compared to 25.5% in July last year.”
In the segment of hybrid passenger vehicles, over 2,600 cars were registered in July, which is 11% higher than last year’s figure. At the same time, the share of new hybrids in this number was 52%, slightly lower than last year’s level of 57%. This may indicate a gradual increase in the popularity of hybrids among those purchasing used cars.
Light Commercial Vehicle Segment: Sales Dynamics
The light commercial vehicle (LCV) market in July showed a decline, with 3,400 units purchased, which is 43% less than in July 2024. However, compared to June of this year, LCV sales grew by 7.2%. The largest share in this segment comes from domestic resales, accounting for 57.9% of the total number of transactions. Imported used light trucks made up 29%, while new ones accounted for 11.3%.
Thus, July 2025 marked a reduction in diesel vehicle sales and an increase in demand for hybrid cars. The LCV segment continues to be important for small and medium-sized businesses, despite the overall market decline in annual terms.