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Lower unit sales and higher prices in used vehicle sales

First written in FY2018-Q3. 1 of 28 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018. Latest entry: 2026-08-07.

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  1. 2026-08-07OtherFinancial results presentation

    「Exports to New Zealand were strong at 11,513 vehicles, up 35.5% year on year, while exports to Europe and other destinations were 2.8 times higher at 8,784 vehicles.」

    Export volumes to New Zealand and Europe and other destinations exceeded the previous year's levels, indicating a recovery in sales volumes.
  2. FY2026Full-year sales volumes recoveringAnnual report

    「㈱日貿’s sales volumes, including exports to other regions, were 49,611 vehicles, up 18.1% year on year.」

    Used-vehicle sales totaled 49,611 units, an 18.1% increase from the previous period's 42,015 units on a year-on-year basis.
  3. FY2026-H1First-half unit sales increase year on yearAnnual report

    「The figure was 22,049 units, up 11.8% year on year.」

    ㈱日貿's first-half export sales totaled 22,049 units, up 11.8% year on year.
  4. FY2025-H1First-half unit sales decline significantlyAnnual report

    「Export sales by ㈱日貿, the core operating subsidiary in the import and export segment, totaled 19,715 units for the six months ended the interim period, down 44.2% year on year, partly because the company continued its sales policy of avoiding being drawn into price competition in the low-priced used-vehicle market.」

    Used-vehicle sales totaled 19,715 units, down 44.2% year on year.
  5. FY2024Full-year unit sales increase significantlyAnnual report

    「As a result of steadily capturing demand for these used vehicles against a backdrop of expanding market share in recent years and steadily increasing the number of vehicles sold under contract, ㈱日貿's annual unit sales increased 46.9% year on year to 65,037 units.」

    ㈱日貿's annual unit sales totaled 65,037, up 46.9% year on year and significantly higher than the previous fiscal year's 44,260 units.
  6. FY2024-Q3Cumulative third-quarter unit sales increase significantlyAnnual report

    「Unit sales at ㈱日貿 in the trade segment for the nine months ended the third quarter reached 51,396, up 62.3% year on year.」

    ㈱日貿's cumulative third-quarter unit sales totaled 51,396, up 62.3% year on year.
  7. FY2024-Q2Cumulative second-quarter unit sales increase significantlyAnnual report

    「Unit sales at ㈱日貿 in the trade segment for the six months ended the second quarter reached 35,357, up 63.3% year on year.」

    ㈱日貿's cumulative second-quarter unit sales totaled 35,357, up 63.3% year on year.
  8. FY2024-Q1First-quarter unit sales increase; vehicles not yet shippedAnnual report

    「Unit sales at ㈱日貿 in the trade segment for the three months ended the first quarter reached 15,750, up 15.4% year on year.」

    ㈱日貿's cumulative first-quarter unit sales totaled 15,750, up 15.4% year on year. However, contracted vehicles that had not yet been shipped remained because of a shortage of shipping capacity and port congestion, deferring revenue recognition to the second quarter.
  9. FY2023Full-year unit sales decline; shipments deferred to the following fiscal yearAnnual report

    「Demand for used vehicles in New Zealand remained firm, and exports to countries other than New Zealand also increased. However, congestion in logistics on Oceania routes and problems with vessel allocation caused some vehicles scheduled for sale in the fiscal year ending March 2023 to be deferred to the fiscal year ending March 2024. As a result, ㈱日貿's annual unit sales declined 2.3% year on year to 44,260 units.」

    ㈱日貿's annual unit sales totaled 44,260, down 2.3% year on year. Congestion in logistics and vessel-allocation problems deferred the shipment of some vehicles for sale to the following fiscal year.
  10. FY2023-Q3Cumulative third-quarter unit sales declineAnnual report

    「Against this backdrop, exports to New Zealand, the Group's main market, remained sluggish and could not be offset by increased exports to other countries because of a shortage of shipping capacity to Europe and other factors. Unit sales at ㈱日貿 in the trade segment for the nine months ended the third quarter were 31,659, down 12.1% year on year.」

    ㈱日貿's cumulative third-quarter unit sales totaled 31,659, down 12.1% year on year. The decline could not be offset by increased exports to other countries because of sluggish exports to New Zealand and a shortage of shipping capacity to Europe.
  11. FY2023-Q2Cumulative second-quarter unit sales declineAnnual report

    「Exports to New Zealand, the Group's main market, remained sluggish and could not be offset by increased exports to other countries. Unit sales at ㈱日貿 in the trade segment for the six months ended the second quarter were 21,647, down 12.4% year on year.」

    Used-vehicle sales totaled 21,647 units, down 12.4% year on year, as increased exports to other countries could not offset sluggish exports to New Zealand.
  12. FY2023-Q1First-quarter unit sales edge upAnnual report

    「At ㈱日貿, the core company of the Group, unit sales for the three months ended the first quarter were 13,652, up 1.9% year on year.」

    Used-vehicle sales totaled 13,652 units, up slightly from the previous fiscal year at 1.9% year on year. The increase in exports to other countries also provided support.
  13. FY2022Full-year unit sales show a significant recoveryAnnual report

    「For the fiscal year ended March 2022, ㈱日貿's annual unit sales increased 48.1% year on year to 45,290 units.」

    Used-vehicle sales totaled 45,290 units, up 48.1% year on year, a significant full-year recovery from the low level caused by the impact of COVID-19 in the previous fiscal year.
  14. FY2022-Q3Cumulative third-quarter unit sales show a significant recoveryAnnual report

    「Unit sales for the nine months ended the third quarter were 36,021, a significant recovery of 81.0% year on year.」

    Used-vehicle sales totaled 36,021 units, up 81.0% year on year, a significant recovery from the sharp decline in the year-earlier period caused by the lockdown.
  15. FY2022-Q2Cumulative second-quarter unit sales show a significant recoveryAnnual report

    「At ㈱日貿, unit sales for the six months ended the second quarter were 24,704, a significant recovery of 125.0% year on year.」

    Used-vehicle sales totaled 24,704 units, up 125.0% year on year, a significant increase reflecting the rebound from logistics disruptions caused by the lockdown in the year-earlier period and the recovery in demand.
  16. FY2022-Q1First-quarter sales volumes recovered sharplyAnnual report

    「At ㈱日貿, sales volumes during the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were 13,392 vehicles, a substantial recovery of 316% from the same period of the previous year.」

    Used-car sales volumes increased 316% year on year to 13,392 vehicles, recovering substantially from the sharp decline caused by the lockdown in the same period of the previous year.
  17. FY2021Updated full-year sales volumes and recovery processAnnual report

    「In the second half of the consolidated fiscal year, the company increased sales volumes by capitalizing on the recovery trend in used-car demand, limiting the decline in annual sales volumes to 30,584 vehicles, down 18.0% year on year.」

    Sales volumes totaled 30,584 vehicles, down 18.0% year on year, due to the impact of ESC regulations and COVID-19, while the company limited the decline in the second half of the fiscal year by capitalizing on the recovery in demand.
  18. FY2021-Q3Updated cumulative third-quarter sales volume resultsAnnual report

    「Due to the impact of the lockdown and restrictions on economic activity imposed in New Zealand as COVID-19 countermeasures, particularly the significant decline in sales volumes during the first quarter, used-car sales volumes during the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year fell 24.2% year on year to 19,901 vehicles.」

    Used-car sales volumes declined 24.2% year on year to 19,901 vehicles. It was explained that the decline in the first quarter affected cumulative results.
  19. FY2021-Q2Cumulative second-quarter sales volumes declinedAnnual report

    「Due to the lockdown imposed in New Zealand for 5 weeks from 25 March as a COVID-19 countermeasure, restrictions on economic activity that continued until early June, and another lockdown in August in Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, used-car sales volumes during the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year fell 36.2% year on year to 10,979 vehicles.」

    Used-car sales volumes declined 36.2% year on year to 10,979 vehicles, turning downward from the increase recorded in the previous cumulative quarter.
  20. FY2021-Q1First-quarter sales volumes plungedAnnual report

    「Due to a lockdown imposed in New Zealand for 5 weeks from 25 March as a COVID-19 countermeasure and restrictions on economic activity that continued until early June, used-car sales volumes during the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year fell 62.1% year on year to 3,217 vehicles.」

    Due to the lockdown and restrictions on economic activity in New Zealand, used-car sales volumes declined 62.1% year on year to 3,217 vehicles.
  21. FY2020-Q3Updated cumulative third-quarter sales volume resultsAnnual report

    「Despite the foreign exchange impact of the New Zealand dollar against the yen, contributions from new business partners drove used-car sales volumes during the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year up 9.7% year on year to 26,262 vehicles.」

    Used-car sales volumes increased 9.7% year on year to 26,262 vehicles, continuing to rise after declining through the previous quarter. Contributions from new business partners were identified as a factor behind the increase.
  22. FY2020-Q2Cumulative second-quarter sales volumes turned to an increaseAnnual report

    「As conditions normalized from the impact of the stink bug issue (Note 1) compared with the same period of the previous year and new business partners contributed, used-car sales volumes during the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year increased 9.9% year on year to 17,212 vehicles.」

    Used-car sales volumes increased 9.9% year on year to 17,212 vehicles. Normalization from the impact of the stink bug issue and contributions from new business partners were identified as the factors behind the increase.
  23. FY2020-Q1Updated cumulative first-quarter resultsAnnual report

    「Under these circumstances, at ㈱日貿, a core operating subsidiary of the Group (the company, its consolidated subsidiaries and equity-method affiliates), used-car sales during the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year declined 5.3% year on year to 8,501 vehicles, mainly because New Zealand dealers became more cautious in their purchasing.」

    Used-car sales to New Zealand declined 5.3% year on year to 8,501 vehicles. More cautious dealer purchasing was identified as the cause.
  24. FY2019-Q3Updated cumulative third-quarter sales results and factorsAnnual report

    「Under these circumstances, at ㈱日貿, a core operating subsidiary of the Group (the company, its consolidated subsidiaries and equity-method affiliates), used-car sales to New Zealand during the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year declined 14.6% year on year to 23,950 vehicles, as New Zealand dealers, the company’s customers, became more cautious in their purchasing due to the impact of higher purchase costs.」

    Used-car sales to New Zealand declined 14.6% year on year to 23,950 vehicles. More cautious dealer purchasing due to higher purchase costs was identified as the cause.
  25. FY2019-Q2Updated cumulative second-quarter sales results and factorsAnnual report

    「Under these circumstances, at ㈱日貿, a core operating subsidiary of the Group (the company, its consolidated subsidiaries and equity-method affiliates), used-car sales to New Zealand during the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year declined 12.8% year on year to 15,661 vehicles, as New Zealand dealers became more cautious in their purchasing due to the prolonged impact of the stink bug issue (Note 1) on distribution channels in New Zealand and higher auction clearing prices for purchases in Japan resulting from typhoons and other factors.」

    Used-car sales to New Zealand declined 12.8% year on year to 15,661 vehicles. The prolonged stink bug issue, higher auction clearing prices due to typhoons and other factors, and more cautious dealer purchasing were identified as the causes.
  26. FY2019-Q1First-Quarter Results AddedAnnual report

    「Meanwhile, stink bugs, specifically the brown marmorated stink bug, which is designated as a pest, were discovered aboard a vehicle carrier from Japan that arrived in Auckland, New Zealand, in February 2018, restricting the unloading of vehicles. As a result of the “stink bug issue,” as it is referred to below, the unloading of vehicles that had been restricted progressed during the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, causing the volume of vehicles in circulation to increase sharply. This led to congestion in New Zealand’s distribution channels, while New Zealand dealers also became somewhat more cautious in their purchasing, among other factors, resulting in used-car sales volumes of 8,975 vehicles during the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」

    Used-car sales volumes in the first quarter were 8,975 vehicles. The sharp increase in vehicles entering distribution as unloading progressed following the stink bug issue, distribution congestion and more cautious dealer purchasing were identified as the specific factors behind sales volumes.
  27. FY2018AdvancedAnnual report

    「Used-car sales volumes during the consolidated fiscal year declined 10.9% year on year to 37,089 vehicles, and revenue in the Trading segment was ¥1,467.1 million, down 7.3% year on year.」

    For the full year, used-car sales volumes declined 10.9% year on year to 37,089 vehicles, while selling prices increased.
  28. FY2018-Q3First statedAnnual report

    「However, as sales volumes of lower-priced products declined, used-car sales volumes during the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year fell 8.9% year on year to 28,055 vehicles.」

    Although selling prices rose, used-car sales volumes declined year on year due to lower sales volumes of lower-priced products.
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