Benelux: Fire-Fighting Vehicle Market 2025

Fire-Fighting Vehicle Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux fire-fighting vehicle market soared to $X in 2021, with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fire-Fighting Vehicle Production in Benelux

In value terms, fire-fighting vehicle production contracted slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Fire-Fighting Vehicle Exports

Exports in Benelux

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of fire-fighting vehicles decreased by -5% to X units in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 65%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fire-fighting vehicle exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 189% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the main exporting country with an export of about X units, which resulted at 69% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X units), making up a 31% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the fire-fighting vehicles exports, with a CAGR of -2.7% from 2012 to 2021. Belgium (-3.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the Netherlands increased by +1.8 percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest fire-fighting vehicle supplier in Benelux, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 28% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, fire-fighting vehicle exports declined by an average annual rate of -12.1% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -28.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 102% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while Belgium stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-9.7%).

Fire-Fighting Vehicle Imports

Imports in Benelux

After three years of decline, purchases abroad of fire-fighting vehicles increased by 31% to X units in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a measured increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 105%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fire-fighting vehicle imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 89% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X units) represented the main importer of fire-fighting vehicles, generating 63% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X units), making up a 34% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +7.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest fire-fighting vehicle importing markets in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X).

Among the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +11.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the import price increased by 128% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat 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 Belgium ($X per unit), while the Netherlands ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform