France: Special Vehicle Body Market 2024

Special Vehicle Body Market Size in France

In 2022, the French special vehicle body market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption saw significant growth. Special vehicle body consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Special Vehicle Body Production in France

In value terms, special vehicle body production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Special Vehicle Body Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, approx. X units of bodies for special purpose motor vehicles were exported from France; declining by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, special vehicle body exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X units), Belgium (X units) and Spain (X units) were the main destinations of special vehicle body exports from France, together accounting for X% of total exports. Poland, Germany, Italy, Austria, the United States, the Netherlands and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for bodies for special purpose motor vehicles exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average special vehicle body export price amounted to $X per unit, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Special Vehicle Body Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, approx. X units of bodies for special purpose motor vehicles were imported into France; surging by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, special vehicle body imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Italy (X units), Sweden (X units) and Poland (X units) were the main suppliers of special vehicle body imports to France, together comprising X% of total imports. Germany, the UK, China, Turkey and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest special vehicle body suppliers to France, together accounting for X% of total imports. China, the UK, Belgium, Poland and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

China, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average special vehicle body import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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