Austria: Market for Road-Sweepers, Mobile Workshops and Other Special Purpose Vehicles 2025

Market Size for Road-Sweepers, Mobile Workshops and Other Special Purpose Vehicles in Austria

In 2021, the Austrian market for road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Road-Sweepers, Mobile Workshops and Other Special Purpose Vehicles in Austria

In value terms, production of road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles expanded rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Road-Sweepers, Mobile Workshops and Other Special Purpose Vehicles

Exports from Austria

In 2021, shipments abroad of road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles decreased by -8% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles contracted modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 22%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for exports of road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles from Austria, accounting for a 37% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Liechtenstein (X units), with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +7.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-10.0% per year) and Liechtenstein (+5.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles exported from Austria were Switzerland ($X), Germany ($X) and Liechtenstein ($X), with a combined 46% share of total exports. France, the Czech Republic, Poland, the Netherlands, Romania, Serbia, Denmark, Croatia, Hungary and Moldova lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

Moldova, with a CAGR of +261.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 8.3% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles increased by +96.5% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 47% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Moldova ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Moldova (+18.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Road-Sweepers, Mobile Workshops and Other Special Purpose Vehicles

Imports into Austria

In 2021, approx. X units of road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles were imported into Austria; picking up by 11% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 33%. Imports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles rose to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 23%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X units) constituted the largest supplier of road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles to Austria, with a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Liechtenstein (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X units), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Liechtenstein (+12.5% per year) and Italy (+24.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Liechtenstein ($X) and Slovakia ($X) constituted the largest road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles suppliers to Austria, together accounting for 71% of total imports. These countries were followed by Switzerland, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Hungary, which together accounted for a further 26%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +28.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles stood at $X per unit in 2021, waning by -5.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 71%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Liechtenstein ($X per unit), while the price for Hungary ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+13.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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