EU: Bumper Market 2025

Bumper Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU bumper market increased by 1.7% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption saw a remarkable increase. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Bumper Production in the EU

In value terms, bumper production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Bumper Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, bumper exports in the European Union expanded significantly to X tons, increasing by 9.8% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% 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 was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bumper exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% 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 was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Czech Republic (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) was the key exporter of bumpers in the European Union, generating 53% of total export. Poland (X tons) took an 8.9% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by France (6.9%), Italy (6.6%) and Sweden (6.3%).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +15.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest bumper supplier in the European Union, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with an 8.7% share.

In Germany, bumper exports expanded at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (+15.2% per year) and France (+3.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -6.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+5.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bumper Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, overseas purchases of bumpers increased by 15% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, bumper imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% 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 +18.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) represented the main importers of bumpers in 2022, accounting for near 26% and 19% of total imports, respectively. France (X tons) held an 8.2% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the Netherlands (6.3%), Spain (6.2%), the Czech Republic (5.1%) and Hungary (4.8%). Belgium (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Poland (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Italy (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +25.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported bumpers in the European Union, comprising 24% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 9.9% share.

In Germany, bumper imports expanded at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (+11.7% per year) and France (+4.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, falling by -11.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 7%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+9.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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