Germany: Non-Propelled Vehicle Market 2025

Non-Propelled Vehicle Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German non-propelled vehicle market increased by 16% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Propelled Vehicle Production in Germany

In value terms, non-propelled vehicle production expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 9.1% against the previous year. Non-propelled vehicle production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Non-Propelled Vehicle Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, approx. X units of vehicles not mechanically propelled were exported from Germany; increasing by 7.4% compared with 2020 figures. In general, exports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 193%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-propelled vehicle exports totaled $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X units), Austria (X units) and the UK (X units) were the main destinations of non-propelled vehicle exports from Germany, with a combined 38% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, Poland, Spain, Belgium, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Romania and Denmark, which together accounted for a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Hungary (with a CAGR of +29.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-propelled vehicle exports from Germany, comprising 18% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with an 8.8% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France totaled +4.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+1.2% per year) and the UK (-0.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-propelled vehicle export price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 3.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 48%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to Switzerland ($X per unit) and Belgium ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per unit) and Hungary ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (-14.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Non-Propelled Vehicle Imports

Imports into Germany

For the fourth consecutive year, Germany recorded growth in supplies from abroad of vehicles not mechanically propelled, which increased by 1.9% to X units in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 17%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-propelled vehicle imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +84.4% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of non-propelled vehicle to Germany, accounting for a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, non-propelled vehicle imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X units), threefold. The Netherlands (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +6.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-0.1% per year) and the Netherlands (-0.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-propelled vehicle to Germany, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +7.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+0.6% per year) and the Netherlands (+1.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-propelled vehicle import price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 19% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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