Eastern Europe: Special Vehicle Body Market 2024

Special Vehicle Body Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European special vehicle body market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Special Vehicle Body Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, special vehicle body production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Special Vehicle Body Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

For the fourth consecutive year, Eastern Europe recorded growth in shipments abroad of bodies for special purpose motor vehicles, which increased by X% to X units in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, special vehicle body exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Slovakia (X units) and the Czech Republic (X units) represented the key exporters of bodies for special purpose motor vehicles in Eastern Europe, together creating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X units), Hungary (X units), Russia (X units) and Poland (X units), together constituting a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest special vehicle body supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belarus, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (X% per year) and Belarus (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per unit, dropping by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, special vehicle body export price decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per unit), while the Czech Republic ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Special Vehicle Body Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas purchases of bodies for special purpose motor vehicles increased by X% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, special vehicle body imports amounted to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Czech Republic (X units) and Hungary (X units) represented the largest importers of bodies for special purpose motor vehicles in Eastern Europe, together reaching approx. X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Poland (X units) and Russia (X units), together constituting an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported bodies for special purpose motor vehicles in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with an X% share.

In Poland, special vehicle body imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Russia (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per unit in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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