Key Takeaways
- In 2023, U.S. used vehicle sales totaled 36.1 million units, marking a 6% increase from 2022 despite high interest rates
- The global used car market was valued at $1.53 trillion in 2023 and is projected to grow to $2.30 trillion by 2030 at a CAGR of 6.0%
- Used car sales in the EU reached 18.5 million units in 2022, representing 75% of total light vehicle sales
- In 2023, US used car sales volume was 2.47 million units in Q4 alone, up 12% YoY
- UK used car sales fell 6.5% in February 2024 to 388,180 units
- India sold 4.1 million used cars in FY2023, with SUVs up 25%
- In 2023, average used car listing price in US was $27,500
- US used car prices fell 7.6% YoY in December 2023 to $27,142
- Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index dropped 0.9% MoM in Q4 2023
- In 2023, 55% of US used car buyers were millennials aged 25-40
- Women accounted for 52% of used car purchases in US 2023
- Average used car buyer age in US is 53 years old in 2023
- In 2023, dealer inventory turnover averaged 45 days for used cars in US
- Independent dealers sold avg 120 used cars per store monthly in 2023 US
- 85% of used cars inspected before sale in 2023, per dealer standards
Used car sales are growing globally despite economic pressures like high interest rates.
Consumer Demographics
Consumer Demographics Interpretation
Industry Insights
Industry Insights Interpretation
Market Overview
Market Overview Interpretation
Pricing Trends
Pricing Trends Interpretation
Sales Data
Sales Data Interpretation
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