Czech Republic: Special Vehicle Body Market 2025

Special Vehicle Body Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2022, the Czech special vehicle body market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption saw prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Special Vehicle Body Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, special vehicle body production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a temperate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Special Vehicle Body Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

Special vehicle body exports from the Czech Republic fell significantly to X units in 2022, waning by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, special vehicle body exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X units) was the main destination for special vehicle body exports from the Czech Republic, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, special vehicle body exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X units), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Serbia (X units), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovakia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (X% per year) and Serbia (X% per year).

In value terms, Serbia ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Russia ($X) were the largest markets for special vehicle body exported from the Czech Republic worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Serbia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

In 2022, the average special vehicle body export price amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Jordan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Serbia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Special Vehicle Body Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, approx. X units of bodies for special purpose motor vehicles were imported into the Czech Republic; waning by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, special vehicle body imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X units), Hungary (X units) and Slovakia (X units) were the main suppliers of special vehicle body imports to the Czech Republic, together accounting for X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Austria, France, Croatia, Germany and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Croatia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bodies for special purpose motor vehicles to the Czech Republic, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average special vehicle body import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the price for Croatia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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