EU: Invalid Carriage Market 2025

Invalid Carriage Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU invalid carriage market increased by 17% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Invalid Carriage Production in the EU

In value terms, invalid carriage production rose remarkably 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 2017 when the production volume increased by 17%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Invalid Carriage Exports

Exports in the EU

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of invalid carriages not mechanically propelled decreased by -12.9% to X units in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 28%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, invalid carriage exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 22%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany was the major exporting country with an export of about X units, which finished at 30% of total exports. Sweden (X units) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Belgium (X units), the Netherlands (X units), France (X units) and Poland (X units). All these countries together held near 55% share of total exports. The following exporters - Italy (X units) and Denmark (X units) - together made up 7.5% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to invalid carriage exports from Germany stood at -1.5%. At the same time, Italy (+6.4%), Sweden (+6.0%), Poland (+5.6%), Denmark (+3.8%), France (+1.8%) and Belgium (+1.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Italy emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +6.4% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the Netherlands (-6.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Sweden, Poland and Italy increased by +5.9, +3.6 and +1.9 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest invalid carriage supplier in the European Union, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (+5.6% per year) and the Netherlands (-0.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 5.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 13% against the previous year. The level of export peaked 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 amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per unit), while Belgium ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+6.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Invalid Carriage Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, supplies from abroad of invalid carriages not mechanically propelled increased by 13% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% 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 2014 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, invalid carriage imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 30%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units), distantly followed by Italy (X units), Spain (X units), France (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Poland (X units) and Belgium (X units) represented the largest importers of invalid carriages not mechanically propelled, together achieving 82% of total imports.

Imports into Germany increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Poland (+11.8%), Spain (+9.4%), Italy (+5.4%), France (+4.6%) and Belgium (+2.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +11.8% from 2012-2022. The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Spain (+3.7 p.p.) and Poland (+2.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Belgium and the Netherlands saw its share reduced by -2.1% and -4.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported invalid carriages not mechanically propelled in the European Union, comprising 28% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an 11% share.

In Germany, invalid carriage imports increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (+0.4% per year) and Italy (+4.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -4.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Belgium ($X per unit), while Spain ($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 (+1.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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