As expected, the Traton Group got off to a slow start in 2025. In the first quarter of 2025, lower unit sales were recorded in a challenging market environment. Based on preliminary figures, a total of 73,100 vehicles were delivered to customers in the first quarter of 2025, 10% less than in the prior-year quarter. In the same period of the previous year, the Traton Group had still benefited from a high order backlog. By contrast, unit sales for all-electric vehicles rose sharply.
Unit sales of the Traton Group
| Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traton Group | 73,100 | 81,100 | -10% |
| of which all-electric vehicles | 620 | 320 | 97% |
| – Scania Vehicles & Services | 22,200 | 26,500 | -16% |
| of which all-electric vehicles | 100 | 50 | 121% |
| – MAN Truck & Bus | 20,600 | 24,000 | -14% |
| of which all-electric vehicles | 380 | 140 | 178% |
| – International Motors | 16,900 | 19,300 | -12% |
| of which all-electric vehicles | 90 | 60 | 54% |
| – Volkswagen Truck & Bus | 13,400 | 11,500 | 16% |
| of which all-electric vehicles | 60 | 80 | -27% |
Percentage changes based on unrounded values
In the first quarter of 2025, Scania sold around 16% fewer vehicles than in the prior-year quarter. Unit sales for MAN Truck & Bus decreased by 14%. Both brands were affected by continued subdued customer demand in Europe.
Unit sales for International were down by 12% compared with the prior-year quarter. The US market is continuing to suffer from a low transportation activity. In addition, uncertainties in the market due to the possible impact of tariffs had a negative effect.
In the first quarter of 2025, Volkswagen Truck & Bus once again sold more vehicles than in the prior-year quarter, an increase of 16%. This was attributable in particular to the still strong market for trucks in Brazil. However, there are signs of weakening market momentum in Brazil due to the challenging economic development. By contrast, there is positive development in the Argentinian market, where both Scania and VWTB are active.
SOURCE: Traton Group
