EU: Motorised Invalid Carriage Market 2025

Motorised Invalid Carriage Market Size in the EU

The EU motorised invalid carriage market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Motorised Invalid Carriage Production in the EU

In value terms, motorised invalid carriage production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a mild contraction. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Motorised Invalid Carriage Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, the amount of invalid carriages motorised or mechanically propelled exported in the European Union soared to X units, surging by 21% compared with 2020. Total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +96.1% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, motorised invalid carriage exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belgium was the main exporting country with an export of around X units, which accounted for 39% of total exports. Germany (X units) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by the Netherlands (X units), Poland (X units) and Denmark (X units). All these countries together held near 44% share of total exports. Sweden (X units), Spain (X units) and Italy (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +39.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Sweden ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together comprising 71% of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, Denmark, Italy, Belgium and Spain, which together accounted for a further 22%.

Among the main exporting countries, Denmark, with a CAGR of +24.0%, 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 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the export price increased by 19% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, 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 Sweden ($X per unit), while Belgium ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+6.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Motorised Invalid Carriage Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, approx. X units of invalid carriages motorised or mechanically propelled were imported in the European Union; increasing by 26% compared with 2020. In general, imports posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, motorised invalid carriage imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the four major importers of invalid carriages motorised or mechanically propelled, namely Belgium, France, Spain and the Netherlands, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by Germany (X units), mixing up a 7.5% share of total imports. Denmark (X units), Italy (X units), Poland (X units), Greece (X units) and Sweden (X units) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +35.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest motorised invalid carriage importing markets in the European Union were France ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 50% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Belgium, Italy, Poland, Sweden, Denmark and Greece, which together accounted for a further 35%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +26.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, waning by -6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 22%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Germany ($X per unit), while Greece ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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