Initial registrations of new domestically produced passenger car trailers in April–June of this year rose by 35% compared to the first quarter of 2026—to 6,753 units, which is also 6.8% higher than the figure for the first quarter of last year, according to the Automotive Market Research Institute (AMRI).
“The passenger car trailer segment (gross vehicle weight not exceeding 3,500 kg) is unique to the Ukrainian auto market. It is perhaps the only vehicle sector where imports have completely lost out to local manufacturers, who control 80% of the market, providing private owners, farmers, and small businesses with affordable trailer equipment,” the IDA’s website states.
According to their data, the remaining 20% of the market is divided among domestic resales of used trailers (16.2%), imports of used trailers (3.4%), while the share of new imports amounted to only 0.4%.
“Imports of new trailers are virtually nonexistent, as high logistics costs and customs duties make importing foreign equivalents economically unfeasible given the robust and affordable domestic supply,” experts note.
The most popular models in the second quarter were classic flatbed trailers, trailers for transporting boats and motorboats, platforms (car carriers) for transporting cars, construction materials, and oversized cargo, as well as flatbed-tented trailers and special-purpose trailers for motor vehicles (for ATVs, buggies, and motorcycles).
Trailers with a gross weight of up to 750 kg account for the lion’s share of domestic production (94%).
Experts attribute the popularity of this category to the simplicity of the paperwork (a basic Category B driver’s license is sufficient to tow a trailer), affordability and reliability (they do not require the installation of a complex and expensive braking system), and versatility (they cover 90% of private and small business needs).
In turn, the heavier class (from 750 kg to 3,500 kg), which accounted for 6% of the market, requires an inertia brake and a BE license—these are primarily commercial flatbed trailers for transporting vehicles and heavy specialized equipment.
The leader among Ukrainian manufacturers of passenger car trailers in April–June 2026 is MP “Trailer Plant” (Hlukhiv, Sumy Oblast), with sales of 1,868 thousand units, or more than 27% of the domestic trailer market.
Kyiv-based “NVP-Palych” ranks second with 1,185 thousand units, thanks to its broad model lineup and well-developed sales network.
According to IDA data, third place goes to LLC “Agromotorservice” (Starokostiantyniv, Khmelnytskyi Oblast), known for its “Starkon” models, with 751 trailers.
The top ten also includes manufacturers from Zaporizhzhia, Kremenchuk, Irpin (Kyiv Oblast), Lutsk, and the Vinnytsia and Chernihiv regions.
“The passenger trailer market in the second quarter of 2026 demonstrated complete independence from imports. Ukrainian companies provide consumers with products that are fully adapted to local operating conditions and outperform foreign counterparts in terms of price-to-durability ratio,” the post concludes.
