U.S. Motor Vehicle Body Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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U.S. Motor Vehicle Body Export Price in August 2022
In August 2022, the motor vehicle body price stood at $34 per unit (FOB, US), rising by 2.8% against the previous month. Overall, export price indicated a moderate expansion from January 2022 to August 2022: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +4.0% over the last seven months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2022 figures, motor vehicle body export price increased by +13.3% against June 2022 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in April 2022 when the average export price increased by 47% against the previous month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $50.9K per thousand units. From May 2022 to August 2022, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In August 2022, the country with the highest price was Canada ($1K per unit), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($3.2 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Africa (+46.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
U.S. Motor Vehicle Body Exports
Motor vehicle body exports from the United States expanded markedly to 3M units in August 2022, surging by 9.2% on the previous month. The total export volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.0% over the period from January 2022 to August 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in May 2022 with an increase of 34% month-to-month. The exports peaked at 3.2M units in March 2022; however, from April 2022 to August 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, motor vehicle body exports rose notably to $104M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. The total export value increased at an average monthly rate of +5.0% over the period from January 2022 to August 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 when exports increased by 26% month-to-month. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $112M. From April 2022 to August 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.
U.S. Motor Vehicle Body Exports by Country
Mexico (2.2M units) was the main destination for motor vehicle body exports from the United States, with a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, motor vehicle body exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Thailand (517K units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by South Africa (53K units), with a 1.7% share.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume to Mexico stood at -1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Thailand (+55.1% per month) and South Africa (-6.3% per month).
In value terms, Canada ($54M) remains the key foreign market for motor vehicle body exports from the United States, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($22M), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 1.7% share.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value to Canada totaled +6.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Mexico (+6.0% per month) and Thailand (+2.6% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the motor vehicle body 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 2025.
Product coverage:
- NAICS 336211 - Motor vehicle body manufacturing
Companies mentioned:
- Motor Coach Industries International
- Blue Bird Global Corporation
- Gillig
- Mickey Truck Bodies
- Utilimaster Corporation
- Morgan Truck Body
- Morgan Olson
- McNeilus Companies
- Truck Bodies & Equipment International
- Reading Truck Body
- Miller Industries
- Cottrell
- Auto Truck Group
- VT Hackney
- J. B. Poindexter & Co.
- Truck Accessories Group
- The Heil Co
- New Flyer of America
- Gvw Group
- A.R.E. Accessories
- Metalsa-Roanoke
- Ic Bus
- Supreme Corporation
- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Horton Vans
- Volvo Group North America
- The Larson Group
- The Reading Group
- Utilimaster Holdings
- Bae Systems Resolution
- Bird Blue Corporation
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
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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:
- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
- How to load your idle production capacity
- How to boost your sales on overseas markets
- How to increase your profit margins
- How to make your supply chain more sustainable
- How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
- How to outsource production to other countries
- 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.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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