# Australian truck market sales decline

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/australian-truck-market-sales-decline
> Updated: 2026-10-05T23:36:11.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Australian truck and van market has experienced a downward trend in sales. In August 2026, sales fell to 2,989 units from 3,356 in July, with Isuzu leading the total market. 

By the third quarter of 2026, the slowdown continued, with total sales reaching 9,707 vehicles, representing a 14.8 percent decrease compared to the same period in 2025. The medium-duty segment saw a particularly sharp decline, with year-to-date sales dropping by 31.7 percent.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: Isuzu faces slow Australian truck sales amid South African plant investment

Australian truck sales declined by 14.8 percent in Q3 2026, while Isuzu Motors South Africa invested R30 million to upgrade its Gqeberha assembly plant.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/isuzu-faces-slow-australian-truck-sales-amid-south-african-plant-investment

### 2026-09-07: Australian truck sales decline in August

Australian truck sales slowed in August to 2,989 units, down from July. Isuzu led total sales, while Kenworth dominated the heavy-duty market. The bus and coach sector recorded 148 deliveries.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australian-truck-sales-decline-in-august

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