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France - Trucks - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jul 2, 2023

France's Truck Price Hits New Record of $42,466 per Unit

France Truck Export Price in March 2023

In March 2023, the truck price stood at $42,466 per unit (FOB, France), surging by 7.8% against the previous month. Over the last twelve-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 when the average export price increased by 13% m-o-m. The export price peaked in March 2023.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($65,675 per unit), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($27,689 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

COUNTRYExport Price of Truck in France (USD per unit)
Mar 2022Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023
Germany47,10149,54649,28745,43346,76255,52040,41237,36147,30555,23958,54149,63265,675
Italy43,51642,67247,15043,28848,22144,26035,91938,38737,31959,67041,01044,08452,033
Spain41,56645,93450,19750,73541,29535,02543,66044,82550,84652,20852,97042,43750,124
Sweden42,29247,61963,75740,07653,88944,24571,48553,41349,79049,04255,44851,41142,421
United Kingdom43,54253,50754,90240,73839,59838,25337,18837,65438,99837,67545,79445,12941,835
Netherlands36,40838,30845,30442,08751,46333,28043,13051,32259,26357,65450,09441,12041,076
Switzerland30,46539,34538,66938,84939,31039,33137,11037,18434,59038,54738,26533,10339,049
Australia29,50226,85941,09725,56187,62333,22867,66450,55142,09338,95838,62042,29635,063
Portugal28,46429,25227,30730,83126,56424,07127,07025,88028,58735,04933,35130,28534,973
Belgium29,29230,26329,70929,38629,57027,22529,66230,17135,09336,22835,32231,72631,415
Poland28,26727,36528,37429,58729,64043,12827,90725,08826,15629,52127,86126,11827,806
Hungary24,15723,16723,29136,88622,39931,05623,59121,63230,95325,61733,66923,33127,689
Average37,43938,57140,39539,21238,77437,96437,24435,22237,65342,39341,96339,39942,466

France Truck Export Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major types of exported product. In March 2023, the product with the highest price was diesel or semi-diesel trucks of a g.v.w. over 20 tonnes ($311K per unit), while the average price for exports of spark-ignition trucks of a g.v.w. under 5 tonnes ($26,363 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: spark-ignition trucks of a g.v.w. over 5 tonnes (+8.3%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

France Truck Exports

In March 2023, shipments abroad of trucks decreased by -6% to 18K units for the first time since December 2022, thus ending a two-month rising trend. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in September 2022 with an increase of 79% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at 20K units in March 2022; however, from April 2022 to March 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, truck exports stood at $759M (IndexBox estimates) in March 2023. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in September 2022 with an increase of 76% m-o-m. The exports peaked in March 2023.

France Truck Exports by Type

Diesel or semi-diesel trucks of a g.v.w. under 5 tonnes (15K units) was the largest type of truck exported from France, with a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, diesel or semi-diesel trucks of a g.v.w. under 5 tonnes exceeded the volume of the second product type, diesel or semi-diesel trucks of a g.v.w. from 5 to 20 tonnes (1.7K units), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by trucks other than diesel or spark-ignition (470 units), with a 2.6% share.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of export of diesel or semi-diesel trucks of a g.v.w. under 5 tonnes totaled -1.2%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: diesel or semi-diesel trucks of a g.v.w. from 5 to 20 tonnes (+2.0% per month) and trucks other than diesel or spark-ignition (+4.6% per month).

In value terms, diesel or semi-diesel trucks of a g.v.w. under 5 tonnes ($420M) remains the largest type of truck exported from France, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by diesel or semi-diesel trucks of a g.v.w. from 5 to 20 tonnes ($153M), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by diesel or semi-diesel trucks of a g.v.w. over 20 tonnes, with a 19% share.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the export volume of diesel or semi-diesel trucks of a g.v.w. under 5 tonnes totaled -1.0%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: diesel or semi-diesel trucks of a g.v.w. from 5 to 20 tonnes (+2.2% per month) and diesel or semi-diesel trucks of a g.v.w. over 20 tonnes (+2.5% per month).

France Truck Exports by Country

Belgium (2.8K units), Germany (2.2K units) and the UK (2.1K units) were the main destinations of truck exports from France, together accounting for 40% of total exports.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the biggest increases were in the UK (with a CAGR of +2.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for truck exported from France were Germany ($146M), Belgium ($89M) and the UK ($88M), with a combined 43% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Australia, Portugal and Hungary, which together accounted for a further 38%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +2.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the truck market in France. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 29104110 - Goods vehicles with a diesel or semi-diesel engine, of a gross vehicle weight . 5 tonnes (excluding dumpers for off-highway use)
  • Prodcom 29104130 - Goods vehicles with a diesel or semi-diesel engine, of a gross vehicle weight > 5 tonnes but . .20 tonnes (including vans) (excluding dumpers for off-highway use, tractors)
  • Prodcom 29104140 - Goods vehicles with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), of a gross vehicle weight > .20 tonnes (excluding dumpers designed for offhighway use)
  • Prodcom 29104200 - Goods vehicles, with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, other goods vehicles, new

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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