With its market share of 15.5% has consolidated its position as DAF in Europe in the category of heavy trucks in 2011 (2010 - 15.2%). DAF is the leading brand in the Netherlands, Belgium, Great Britain, Poland and Hungary, and the number one importer in Germany and France.

In the truck category with a total weight of 15 t is the leading brand in the Netherlands, Great Britain, Belgium, Poland and the Czech Republic. In France, Spain, Italy, Germany and Hungary were in this segment achieved record levels of market share. In the category, DAF trucks throughout Europe market share of almost 19% and is a leading brand in the European Union.

The total market for heavy commercial vehicles in the European Union reached in the last year of almost 244,000 cars. This is an increase of more than 33% compared to 2010, when this segment was registered 183,000 vehicles. DAF expects that this year will reach the market for heavy trucks in Europe of 210 000 - 240 000 vehicles.

In the segment of light commercial vehicles (total mass of 6 to 15 tons) - which is active with the DAF LF - are expected to remain at around 56 000 units. DAF market share in the category of 6 to 15 tons last year increased from 7.7 to 8.9%.