In the light commercial vehicles market six brands responsible for 77% of sales

The top six brands are responsible for 77% of sales in light commercial vehicles, a sector which saw a 11% fall in the year to date in registrations, writes Brian Byrne

When three brands hold more than half of the market share of light commercial vehicles, it makes it tough for the other makers. Also, when the top six brands are responsible for some 77% of sales, everybody else is being seriously squeezed.

Then, there’s the slippage in registrations by around 11% in the year to date compared to the same period last year. It’s the first drop for a number of years when the industry seemed to be catching up after the very fallow years of recession. It’s a worry, not just for van dealerships, but for the economy, generally, if it reflects a slippage in business confidence.