Germany: Fire-Fighting Vehicle Market 2025

Fire-Fighting Vehicle Market Size in Germany

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the German fire-fighting vehicle market, when its value decreased by -35.7% to $X. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fire-Fighting Vehicle Production in Germany

In value terms, fire-fighting vehicle production fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 27%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Fire-Fighting Vehicle Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, exports of fire-fighting vehicles from Germany expanded significantly to X units, growing by 11% on 2020 figures. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fire-fighting vehicle exports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 48%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sri Lanka (X units), China (X units) and the Czech Republic (X units) were the main destinations of fire-fighting vehicle exports from Germany, with a combined 95% share of total exports. France, Macao SAR, Poland, Nigeria, Greece, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, Finland, Switzerland and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 126%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +214.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fire-fighting vehicle exported from Germany were China ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for 32% of total exports. The Czech Republic, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, Sri Lanka, South Korea, Macao SAR, Nigeria, Finland and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +19.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average fire-fighting vehicle export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Greece ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (-0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Fire-Fighting Vehicle Imports

Imports into Germany

Fire-fighting vehicle imports into Germany contracted rapidly to X units in 2021, declining by -17.6% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 24%. Imports peaked at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fire-fighting vehicle imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X units) was the main supplier of fire-fighting vehicle to Germany, accounting for a 226% share of total imports. Moreover, fire-fighting vehicle imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X units), sixfold. India (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 32% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy stood at +17.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-3.0% per year) and India (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest fire-fighting vehicle suppliers to Germany were Italy ($X), Austria ($X) and India ($X), together accounting for 83% of total imports. These countries were followed by Switzerland, Luxembourg, Romania and the UK, which together accounted for a further 3.9%.

The UK, with a CAGR of +53.9%, recorded 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 fire-fighting vehicle import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, shrinking by -17.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, fire-fighting vehicle import price increased by +52.5% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 64% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while the price for Romania ($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 UK (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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