U.S. - Trucks - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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U.S. - Trucks - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Truck Prices in the United States

U.S. Truck Import Price in August 2022

In August 2022, the truck price amounted to $33K per unit (CIF, US), increasing by 3.8% against the previous month. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2022 an increase of 7.4% month-to-month. The import price peaked in August 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Canada ($39K per unit), while the price for Spain ($24K 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 Spain (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

U.S. Truck Import Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In August 2022, the product with the highest price was goods vehicles, with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine ($45K per unit), while the price for goods vehicles, with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine totaled $28K per unit.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by goods vehicle, with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine (+1.2%).

U.S. Truck Imports

In August 2022, truck imports into the United States shrank to 83K units, falling by -6.3% compared with the previous month. The total import volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.5% over the period from January 2022 to August 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain months. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 with an increase of 25% month-to-month. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at 92K units in May 2022; afterwards, it flattened through to August 2022.

In value terms, truck imports dropped modestly to $2.7B (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. The total import value increased at an average monthly rate of +2.5% from January 2022 to August 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain months. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 23% month-to-month. Imports peaked at 2.9B units in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to August 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

U.S. Truck Imports by Type

In August 2022, goods vehicles, with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine (59K units) constituted the largest type of truck supplied to the United States, with a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, goods vehicles, with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, goods vehicles, with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (23K units), threefold.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of goods vehicles, with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine amounted to +1.3%.

In value terms, the most traded types of trucks in the United States were goods vehicles, with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine ($1.7B) and goods vehicles, with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine ($1.1B).

U.S. Truck Imports by Country

In August 2022, Mexico (70K units) constituted the largest supplier of truck to the United States, with a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, truck imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (8.6K units), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Japan (2.3K units), with a 2.7% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from Mexico was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Canada (+40.7% per month) and Japan (+5.5% per month).

In value terms, Mexico ($2.3B) constituted the largest supplier of truck to the United States, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($336M), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 2.6% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Canada (+28.7% per month) and Japan (+5.1% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the truck 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:

  • 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

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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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    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 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    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, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
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