April 2026 Deregistration Trends Summary
In April 2026, the Singapore vehicle market saw a total of 7,155 vehicles deregistered. This figure is primarily driven by passenger cars, with Category A and Category B combined representing the vast majority of vehicles leaving the road. These numbers are a critical indicator for future Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota supplies, as deregistrations are the primary contributor to the recycling of quotas back into the bidding pool.
Deregistrations by Category
| Category | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Category A (Cars up to 1600cc/130bhp) | 3,275 | 45.77% |
| Category B (Cars above 1600cc/130bhp) | 2,492 | 34.83% |
| Category C (Goods Vehicles & Buses) | 566 | 7.91% |
| Category D (Motorcycles) | 655 | 9.15% |
| Taxis | 59 | 0.82% |
| Vehicles Exempted From VQS | 108 | 1.51% |
| Total | 7,155 | 100.00% |
Detailed Analysis of Deregistrations
Dominance of Passenger Cars
Category A deregistrations remain the largest segment, with 3,275 units scrapped or exported. This reflects the 10-year cycle of mass-market cars registered during previous peak periods. Category B follows closely with 2,492 units. Together, these passenger car categories comprise 80.6% of the month's total activity, highlighting a consistent fleet renewal pattern among private car owners.
Commercial and Two-Wheeled Segments
Category C (Goods Vehicles) and Category D (Motorcycles) showed moderate activity, with 566 and 655 deregistrations respectively. While these numbers are significantly lower than passenger cars, they represent steady replacement cycles within the logistics and personal transport sectors. Taxi deregistrations remain low at 59 units, suggesting a stable existing fleet or a shift toward private hire vehicle (PHV) platforms which are captured under Category A or B.
Market Implications and COE Quota Outlook
The April 2026 data provides a positive outlook for the upcoming COE quota periods. Since the Land Transport Authority (LTA) uses a rolling average of deregistrations to determine new COE supply, the 7,155 units deregistered this month will support future quota availability.
For prospective buyers, the high volume in Category A and B suggests that the used car market will see a steady influx of supply, while also providing the necessary throughput to prevent extreme volatility in COE prices. Market observers should keep a close eye on the ratio of scrappage versus exports, as this often dictates the availability of short-term 'PARF' cars in the secondary market.