EU: Wheeled Loader Market 2025

Wheeled Loader Market Size in the EU

The EU wheeled loader market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, with an increase of 38% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -3.9% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Wheeled Loader Production in the EU

In value terms, wheeled loader production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Wheeled Loader Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, wheeled loader exports in the European Union surged to X units, increasing by 25% on the previous year. Total exports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% 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 +61.0% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 29%. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, wheeled loader exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +69.8% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Belgium (X units), Germany (X units), the Czech Republic (X units) and the Netherlands (X units), together recording 71% of total export. Austria (X units) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Italy (X units) and France (X units). All these countries together took approx. 16% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +14.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest wheeled loader supplier in the European Union, comprising 27% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 12% share.

In Germany, wheeled loader exports increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Austria (+5.4% per year) and Belgium (-2.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 28%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while Belgium ($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 Czech Republic (+11.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wheeled Loader Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, the amount of wheeled loaders, crawler shovel loaders, front-end loaders imported in the European Union skyrocketed to X units, rising by 25% compared with 2020. In general, imports enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wheeled loader imports soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 25%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Spain represented the largest importing country with an import of about X units, which accounted for 29% of total imports. Germany (X units) held an 11% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Belgium (9.8%), Poland (8.1%), France (7.7%) and the Netherlands (6.6%). Italy (X units), Denmark (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Slovakia (X units), Sweden (X units), Austria (X units) and Romania (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to wheeled loader imports into Spain stood at +23.4%. At the same time, Slovakia (+23.6%), the Czech Republic (+14.8%), Poland (+13.0%), Denmark (+7.5%), the Netherlands (+7.4%), Austria (+7.3%), Romania (+6.3%), Italy (+6.3%), France (+6.2%), Sweden (+4.3%), Belgium (+4.3%) and Germany (+2.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Slovakia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +23.6% from 2012-2021. While the share of Spain (+20 p.p.), Poland (+2.2 p.p.) and Slovakia (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of France (-2.2 p.p.), Belgium (-4.9 p.p.) and Germany (-8.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported wheeled loaders, crawler shovel loaders, front-end loaders in the European Union, comprising 21% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 9.8% share.

In Germany, wheeled loader imports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-1.1% per year) and France (+0.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -1.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 76% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+7.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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