Global Used Car Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2030

The global used car market size was estimated at USD 1,898,501.3 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2,701,501.4 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6% from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$1,898,501.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$2,701,501.4
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
6%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global used car market highlights

  • The global used car market generated a revenue of USD 1,898,501.3 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 2,701,501.4 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 6% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, conventional accounted for a revenue of USD 828,367.9 million in 2024.
  • Electric is the most lucrative vehicle type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, South Korea is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 1,898,501.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 2,701,501.4 million
Growth rate6% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentConventional
Fastest growing segmentElectric
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationHybrid, Conventional, Electric

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 34.5% of the global used car market in 2024.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, South Korea is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 92,604.5 million by 2030.

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Used Car Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Hendrick Automotive Group View profile 10001+ Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, North America http://www.hendrickauto.com/
AutoNation Inc View profile 25300 200 South West 1st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States, 33301 https://www.autonation.com
EBay Inc View profile 12300 2025 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, CA, United States, 95125 https://www.ebay.com
Group 1 Automotive Inc View profile 16011 800 Gessner, Suite 500, Houston, TX, United States, 77024 https://www.group1auto.com
Lithia Motors Inc Class A View profile 27446 150 N. Bartlett Street, Medford, OR, United States, 97501 https://www.lithia.com
Scout24 SE View profile 1055 Invalidenstrasse 65, Berlin, BY, Germany, 10557 https://www.scout24.com
TrueCar Inc View profile 324 1401 Ocean Avenue, Suite 200, Santa Monica, CA, United States, 90401 https://www.truecar.com
Asbury Automotive Group Inc View profile 15000 2905 Premiere Parkway North West, Suite 300, Duluth, GA, United States, 30097 https://www.asburyauto.com
CarMax Inc View profile 29836 12800 Tuckahoe Creek Parkway, Richmond, VA, United States, 23238 https://www.carmax.com
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd ADR View profile 204891 1 Matheson Street, Causeway Bay, 26th Floor, Tower One, Times Square, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, https://www.alibabagroup.com

Global used car market outlook

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Conventional was the largest segment with a revenue share of 43.63% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global used car market based on hybrid, conventional, electric covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Used Car Vehicle Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Electric
    • Hybrid
    • Conventional
  • Global Used Car Vendor Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Organized
    • Unorganized
  • Global Used Car Fuel Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Others
    • Diesel
    • Petrol
  • Global Used Car Size Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Mid-Sized
    • SUV
    • Compact
  • Global Used Car Sales Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
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    • Online

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