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In January 2026, only 1,439 vans were sold, and February is performing even worse. Autoreview wonders if things will ever improve.
The year 2026 started disastrously for van sales. In January, only 1,439 units were sold, an extremely low number. February's figures paint an even gloomier picture, according to data from Autoreview.
According to the Autoreview article, published on March 2, 2026, demand for vans in the Netherlands has fallen sharply. The exact figures for February are not mentioned, but the trend is negative. The editorial team wonders whether sales will ever recover.
The causes of the decline are not specified in the article. However, the question is raised whether the van market has undergone a structural change. It is still unclear whether improvement will occur in the coming months.
The meager sale of only 1,439 vans in January 2026 is no coincidence. It is the result of a confluence of factors that have been plaguing the market for months. The introduction of higher BPM (private vehicle tax) for commercial vehicles, uncertainty surrounding zero-emission zones in city centers, and sharply rising interest rates make purchasing a new van unattractive. Entrepreneurs prefer to postpone their investment.
In addition, rapid electrification plays a dual role. On the one hand, the supply of electric vans is growing, but confidence in charging infrastructure and range still holds many buyers back. At the same time, sales of diesel models are plummeting by tens of percent, while the switch to electric is too big a leap for many. In November 2025, diesel sales fell by more than 70% compared to a year earlier, a historic low.
Figures from ACEA show that the Netherlands saw the largest decline in commercial vehicle registrations in the entire EU in 2025. While countries like Poland and Spain still experienced slight growth, the Dutch market shrank by almost 30%. The combination of unclear policy, high fuel prices, and residual value uncertainty of electric powertrains means the sector is in a perfect storm. Even popular models such as the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Volkswagen Crafter are seeing their order numbers decline.
Selling advice
Even in a declining market, there are situations where selling immediately is more advantageous than waiting. Do you recognize any of these situations?
Avoid the settlement of surplus or deficit value and have your van appraised without obligation. You'll immediately hear the best route forward.
If a major service, timing belt, or turbo is on the schedule, selling now may be smarter. We also take over your van with damage.
Purchase an EV and sell your diesel or petrol van for export. This way you capitalize on the current value before further depreciation.
Fewer staff, different routes, or a new industry? Sell your van while it's still marketable, before idle time leads to extra depreciation.
Our valuation
We look at brand, model, year of manufacture, mileage, maintenance history, and existing damage. But that's not the whole story. Export demand, parts availability, and local market dynamics play a decisive role in our appraisal. Because the commercial vehicle market is currently very volatile, we base our offer on real-time transaction data and auction listings from multiple European countries. This ensures you get a realistic, market-conform price.
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