Truck1 H1 2026 report shows split in Europe’s used vehicle market

Truck1’s H1 2026 market report shows used truck supply rising in Europe while tractor unit listings fell, even as median asking prices increased in both segments. The data highlights shifting inventory, tighter tractor unit availability and the Netherlands’ dominant role as a source market.

Why it matters: - Used commercial vehicle buyers, dealers and fleet operators are facing a more uneven market in Europe. - Truck availability increased, but tractor unit supply tightened. - Median listed prices rose in both segments, increasing the importance of cross-market comparison and inventory visibility.

What happened: - Truck1 released its H1 2026 Commercial Vehicle Market Data Report covering active marketplace listings for used trucks and tractor units in Europe. - The report compares H1 2026 with H1 2025. - It tracks active supply, median listed prices, listed-price ranges, leading supply countries, the most represented brands, median age and mileage indicators. - Active used truck listings rose 11.1% year on year to 63,640 from 57,288. - Active tractor unit listings fell 8.0% year on year to 39,250 from 42,672. - The report is based on Truck1 active listing data for selected used commercial vehicle categories.

The details: - Median listed prices for used trucks increased 5.1% to €26,900 from €25,600. - Median listed prices for tractor units increased 13.7% to €24,900 from €21,900. - The Netherlands led supply in both categories. - In tractor units, the Netherlands represented 39.8% of active listings, followed by Belgium and Germany. - In used trucks, the Netherlands accounted for 19.6% of active listings, followed by Germany and Belgium. - Tractor unit supply was more concentrated by brand. - DAF, Scania and MAN accounted for about 69% of active tractor unit listings. - In used trucks, Mercedes-Benz, MAN and Volvo accounted for about 46% of active listings. - The full report includes market data on active listings, listed-price ranges, top brands, leading supply countries, median age and mileage indicators. - A listing counted as active in H1 2026 if it was published before July 1, 2026 and was not removed before January 1, 2026. - The same logic was applied to H1 2025. - Listed prices reflect marketplace listing-price signals, not final transaction prices or completed sales.

Between the lines: - The data suggests the used commercial vehicle market is splitting by segment rather than moving in one direction. - Truck supply is broadening while tractor unit availability is tightening, which can affect sourcing strategies and pricing power. - The Netherlands stands out as the key supply hub, but the truck market appears more geographically distributed than the tractor unit market. - Higher median asking prices alongside mixed supply trends point to a market where buyers may need to move faster and compare across countries more carefully.

What's next: - Buyers and dealers are likely to keep using marketplace data to track inventory shifts and price direction. - The report’s age and mileage indicators may help market participants assess how supply conditions evolve in the second half of 2026. - Truck1’s broader marketplace data can be used to watch whether the truck and tractor unit segments continue to diverge.

The bottom line: - Europe’s used truck market is getting more supply, while tractor units are getting scarcer, and prices are rising in both.