{"id":11272,"date":"2018-07-11T14:55:26","date_gmt":"2018-07-11T14:55:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/?p=11272"},"modified":"2018-07-11T14:55:26","modified_gmt":"2018-07-11T14:55:26","slug":"van-sales-fall-5-8-in-june-despite-pickup-boost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/archives\/11272","title":{"rendered":"Van sales fall 5.8% in June despite pickup boost"},"content":{"rendered":"

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New van registrations fell by 5.8% to 35,182 in June, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).<\/p>\n

Although the number of new pickups hitting the road climbed 4.1% to 5,019, demand for vans of all sizes was lower.<\/p>\n

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LCV registrations June 2018 (source: SMMT)<\/p><\/div>\n

Registrations so far this year are 2.3% lower than for the same period in 2017. But despite this fall demand remains close to historic highs, as this chart shows:<\/p>\n

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UK van registrations June 2012 to date (source: SMMT)<\/p><\/div>\n

Mike Hawes, the SMMT’s chief executive, is concerned that the economic uncertainty resulting from Brexit may be contributing to lower levels of demand:<\/p>\n

\u201cUK van registrations have fluctuated throughout the first half of this year, reflecting variable buying cycles which are a natural feature of the market. Despite this […] the overall trend is downwards, with Brexit uncertainty and its negative effect on business confidence threatening long-term growth.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Ford is still top dog<\/h2>\n

One thing that hasn’t changed is Ford’s popularity with UK van buyers. The company’s Transit Custom and Transit models remain top sellers the UK’s top-selling new vans by some margin, a position they’ve held throughout the year:<\/p>\n

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LCV bestsellers June 2018 (source: SMMT)<\/p><\/div>\n

With no sign of a Brexit deal anytime soon, the outlook could remain uncertain for some time yet. Reports suggest this is making it difficult for many businesses to plan for growth. I suspect we may see further pressure on van sales over the next 18 months.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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