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U.S. Truck Trailer Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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U.S. Truck Trailer Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030

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Oct 26, 2022

U.S. Truck Trailer Price Accelerates, Soaring 17% to $8,791 per Unit

U.S. Truck Trailer Import Price August 2022

In August 2022, the average truck trailer price amounted to $8,791 (CIF, US) per unit, with an increase of 17% against the previous month. In general, import price indicated a resilient increase from January 2022 to August 2022: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +8.1% over the last seven-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2022 figures, truck trailer import price decreased by -11.3% against June 2022 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in June 2022 an increase of 41% month-to-month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $9.9M per thousand units; afterwards, it flattened through to August 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Canada ($24,715 per unit), while the price for China ($694 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+16.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

U.S. Truck Trailer Imports

In August 2022, truck trailer imports into the United States contracted slightly to 44K units, flattening at July 2022 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in July 2022 with an increase of 30% month-to-month. Imports peaked at 62K units in February 2022; however, from March 2022 to August 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, truck trailer imports soared to $387M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. The total import value increased at an average monthly rate of +6.5% over the period from January 2022 to August 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain months. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when imports increased by 26% m-o-m. Imports peaked in August 2022.

U.S. Truck Trailer Imports by Country

In August 2022, China (28K units) constituted the largest truck trailer supplier to the United States, with a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, truck trailer imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (14K units), twofold.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to -3.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Mexico (+5.6% per month) and Canada (+0.3% per month).

In value terms, Mexico ($333M) constituted the largest supplier of truck trailer to the United States, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($27M), with a 7.1% share of total imports.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico totaled +7.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Canada (-1.5% per month) and China (+11.5% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the truck trailer market in the U.S.. 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:

  • NAICS 336212 - Truck trailer manufacturing

Companies mentioned:

  • Wabash National Corporation
  • Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
  • Great Dane Limited Partnership
  • East Manufacturing Corporation
  • Trail King Industries
  • Wilson Trailer Company
  • Containerport Group
  • R. C. Tway Company
  • Stoughton Trailers
  • Systems Drs Sustainment
  • Xl Specialized Trailers
  • Merritt Equipment Co.
  • Transcraft Corporation
  • Universal Trailer Cargo Group
  • Wellco Holdings
  • Western Trailer Co.
  • Vanguard National Trailer Corporation
  • Sundowner Trailers
  • Schutt Industries of Clintonville
  • Wis.
  • Heil Trailer International
  • Strick Corporation
  • Brenner Tank
  • Fontaine Specialized
  • Universal Trailer Holdings Corp.
  • Zieman Manufacturing Company
  • Fontaine Commercial Trailer
  • Timpte Industries
  • Mac Manufacturing
  • Mac Trailer Manufacturing
  • Pj Trailers
  • Universal Trailer Cargo Group
  • Henderson Enterprises Group
  • Imperial Group Manufacturing

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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