In 2024, China’s truck market remained dynamic and resilient, with total annual sales reaching 3.36 million units, a slight decrease of 3.2% compared to 2023. Driven by trends like new energy, smart technology, and high-end upgrades, several brands achieved record growth. Many of these best-selling trucks are now being exported to the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa, South America, and beyond. Are these trucks already being used in your country? Let’s take a look at the Top 10 best-selling truck brands in China for 2024.

No. 1 – Foton Motor (523,000 units)

Foton Motor is a commercial vehicle brand owned by BAIC Motors, and is also the manufacturer with the most complete models among all commercial vehicle companies in China. It has many models including Foton Auman heavy trucks, Aumark light trucks, Times light trucks, Ollin light trucks.

Foton secured the top spot for the seventh consecutive year, covering the full range from heavy-duty trucks to light-duty and mini trucks. Its overseas exports also surpassed 100,000 units for the first time.

No. 2 – Dongfeng Motor (358,400 units)

Dongfeng Motor, from Hubei Province, China, is also a giant in chinese commercial vehicles, with cumulative sales of 358,400 vehicles in 2024, ranking second in the industry. Dongfeng Motor is a large state-owned enterprise, and its models also cover heavy trucks, light trucks, buses and other models. In addition, Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor and Zhengzhou Nissan are all commercial vehicle manufacturers under Dongfeng Motor.

Dongfeng solidified its position with a strong push in new energy and intelligent logistics, especially in the urban delivery market.

No. 3 – SINOTRUK (China National Heavy Duty Truck Group) – 326,000 units

Sinotruk is a commercial vehicle giant in Jinan, Shandong, and a leading enterprise in my country's heavy-duty truck industry. In 2024, Zhongtong Bus was incorporated into Sinotruk, further increasing Sinotruk's commercial vehicle system. In addition, Sinotruk also has light trucks, heavy trucks, pickup trucks and other models,Including Howo, Sitrak, Homan, Hohan, Hoka and other models. In 2024, Sinotruk achieved sales of 326,000 vehicles, ranking 3th in the industry.

A leader in high-horsepower heavy trucks, SINOTRUK expanded its light truck lineup through acquisitions, achieving a more balanced portfolio.

No. 4 – FAW Jiefang (289,000 units)

FAW Jiefang, a subsidiary of China FAW Group, is also a mainstream automaker in my country's commercial vehicle field and a commercial vehicle automaker in the central enterprise sequence. FAW Jiefang's advantageous models are mainly heavy trucks, medium trucks and light trucks,Including J7, J6, JH6, Tiger V and other models. In 2024, FAW Jiefang will achieve sales of 289,000 vehicles, ranking among the top 5 in the industry.

FAW Jiefang focused on premium and specialized markets, achieving strong performance in cold chain and LNG transport.

No. 5 – Changan (Chongqing) – 264,000 units

Chongqing Changan Automobile is an automobile industry group under China North Industries Group Corporation and a central enterprise that manufactures cars. Chongqing Changan's sales mainly come from mini trucks, pickup trucks, light trucks and other models. Buses and heavy trucks are not its strong points. In 2024, Chongqing Changan will achieve commercial vehicle sales of 264,000 units, ranking among the top Five in the industry.

Changan continued its dominance in the micro-truck segment, targeting both rural and urban delivery. Its electric logistics vehicles are growing rapidly.

Brands Ranked 6–10 and Key Models

No. 6 – JAC Motors (221,000 units)

No. 7 – Shacman (Shaanxi Auto) – 197,000 units

No. 8 – SAIC Hongyan – 163,000 units

No. 9 – Dayun Motor – 148,000 units

No. 10 – XCMG Trucks – 125,000 units

China Truck Major Market Trends in 2024

1. New Energy Boom
Electric light trucks are leading the transition with a 27% electrification rate.
All top 10 brands had over 15% of their sales from NEVs (new energy vehicles).
Popular models: Dongfeng Captain E-Star, Foton Xiangling V EV

2. Rise of Premium Heavy-Duty Trucks
Sales of trucks priced above 300,000 CNY grew by 41% YoY.
Key players: FAW Jiefang J7, SINOTRUK Huanghe X7

3. Export Growth on the Fast Track
The top five brands saw average overseas sales growth of 68%.
Key export regions: Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America

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