Germany: Motorised Invalid Carriage Market 2025

Motorised Invalid Carriage Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German motorised invalid carriage market decreased by -47.5% to $X, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption saw a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Motorised Invalid Carriage Production in Germany

In value terms, motorised invalid carriage production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 21%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Motorised Invalid Carriage Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, motorised invalid carriage exports from Germany expanded significantly to X units, growing by 6.5% against 2020 figures. Overall, exports, however, showed a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, motorised invalid carriage exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X units), Austria (X units) and the UK (X units) were the main destinations of motorised invalid carriage exports from Germany, together accounting for 41% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Slovakia, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Finland, Poland, Norway, the Czech Republic and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +34.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for motorised invalid carriage exported from Germany were France ($X), the UK ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 51% of total exports. Switzerland, Spain, Austria, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Finland, Belgium, the Czech Republic and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +9.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2021, the average motorised invalid carriage export price amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 15% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 65% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Italy ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 Italy (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Motorised Invalid Carriage Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, overseas purchases of invalid carriages motorised or mechanically propelled decreased by -56.2% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. In general, imports, however, posted a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 135%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, motorised invalid carriage imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 36%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and Poland (X units) were the main suppliers of motorised invalid carriage imports to Germany, together comprising 73% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +41.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest motorised invalid carriage suppliers to Germany were the Netherlands ($X), Switzerland ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 60% share of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +45.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 motorised invalid carriage import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with an increase of 79% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 119% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per unit), while the price for France ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+30.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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