Australia and Oceania: Fire-Fighting Vehicle Market 2025

Fire-Fighting Vehicle Market Size in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the fire-fighting vehicle market in Australia and Oceania, when its value decreased by -27.1% to $X. The total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Fire-Fighting Vehicle Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, fire-fighting vehicle production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -22.5% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 89% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Fire-Fighting Vehicle Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, shipments abroad of fire-fighting vehicles was finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 104% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, fire-fighting vehicle exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 262%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, New Zealand (X units) was the major exporter of fire-fighting vehicles, comprising 83% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Australia (X units), comprising a 17% share of total exports.

New Zealand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the fire-fighting vehicles exports, with a CAGR of +9.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Australia (+5.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. New Zealand (+4.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Australia saw its share reduced by -4.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the largest fire-fighting vehicle supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

In New Zealand, fire-fighting vehicle exports increased at an average annual rate of +22.8% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per unit in 2021, with a decrease of -22.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 189%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per unit), while Australia totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+12.6%).

Fire-Fighting Vehicle Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of fire-fighting vehicles decreased by -20.7% to X units in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2020, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, fire-fighting vehicle imports fell significantly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 125% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia dominates imports structure, finishing at X units, which was near 59% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Papua New Guinea (X units), mixing up a 7.2% share of total imports. The following importers - Fiji (X units), Tuvalu (X units), Guam (X units), New Caledonia (X units), Tonga (X units), Marshall Islands (X units) and Wallis and Futuna Islands (X units) - together made up 25% of total imports.

Imports into Australia increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Fiji (+29.2%), Tuvalu (+25.1%), Tonga (+19.6%), Marshall Islands (+19.6%), Papua New Guinea (+5.8%), New Caledonia (+5.8%) and Wallis and Futuna Islands (+5.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Fiji emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +29.2% from 2012-2021. Guam experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Fiji (+4.3 p.p.), Tuvalu (+4.3 p.p.), Guam (+3.6 p.p.), Tonga (+2.4 p.p.), Marshall Islands (+2.4 p.p.) and Wallis and Futuna Islands (+2.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Australia saw its share reduced by -13.5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fire-fighting vehicles in Australia and Oceania, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Papua New Guinea ($X), with a 6.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Wallis and Futuna Islands, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia stood at +3.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Papua New Guinea (+9.3% per year) and Wallis and Futuna Islands (+131.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 4% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Wallis and Futuna Islands ($X per unit), while Tuvalu ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tonga (+10.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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