EU: Special Vehicle Body Market 2025

Special Vehicle Body Market Size in the EU

The EU special vehicle body market soared to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Special Vehicle Body Production in the EU

In value terms, special vehicle body production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Special Vehicle Body Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, special vehicle body exports in the European Union declined modestly to X units, leveling off at 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, special vehicle body exports reached $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X units), distantly followed by France (X units), Sweden (X units), Spain (X units), Germany (X units), Belgium (X units), Slovakia (X units) and the Czech Republic (X units) were the main exporters of bodies for special purpose motor vehicles, together comprising X% 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 Slovakia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest special vehicle body supplying countries in the European Union were Belgium ($X), Sweden ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. France, Italy, Spain, Slovakia and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while the Czech Republic ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Special Vehicle Body Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, special vehicle body imports in the European Union soared to X units, increasing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, special vehicle body imports rose to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated notable growth 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 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of special vehicle body imports in 2022 were Spain (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Hungary (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Greece (X units), France (X units), Belgium (X units) and Italy (X units), together amounting to X% of total import.

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

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported bodies for special purpose motor vehicles in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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