New trucks
New truckslorry registrations showed strong growth at the start of 2026. The figure of 4,809 units over the first two months represented a market increase of as much as 28.2% year-on-year. Unfortunately, the outbreak of war in Iran brought this positive trend to an abrupt halt. The rise in fuel prices proved critical for hauliers, which may mean problems for dealers in taking delivery of vehicles already ordered and an expected drop in registrations in the coming months. Government support for hauliers and a reduction in fuel prices may sustain demand in the short term, but they will not significantly alter the sharp rise in transport costs. An adjustment to transport rates seems inevitable, but it will take some time to finalise them. Much depends on the duration of the war. Unfortunately, it does not appear that it will end any time soon.
Used trucks
Until February, used trucks were selling at a steady pace. It seemed that the market was finally beginning to grow slowly. As with new vehicles, the outbreak of war in Iran and the rise in fuel prices completely transformed the market situation. Demand for tractor units fell sharply practically overnight, and at present it is difficult to say how long this situation will last. For now, there are no major price movements, and vehicles are not depreciating at an above-average rate, a situation aided by the weakening zloty. In the future, however, as supply increases, this may change.
It seemed that the geopolitical situation would mainly affect demand for diesel-powered vehicles. Meanwhile, the rise in fuel prices is also being felt acutely by vehicles powered by LNG. Sales of these vehicles have always been a challenge, and now they appear to have come to a complete standstill.
Used truck stocks
The decline in demand is already clearly evident in the used truck market. Since the beginning of March, prices have started to rise again, following more than a year of falls which, against a backdrop of stable demand, had slowed the decline in value. The growing number of used cars on the market may soon lead to a price drop, although much depends on the duration of the stalemate in the Middle East and fuel price regulations.
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