MENA: Special Vehicle Body Market 2025

Special Vehicle Body Market Size in MENA

The MENA's special vehicle body market declined to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2013 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Special Vehicle Body Production in MENA

In value terms, special vehicle body production contracted dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Special Vehicle Body Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, shipments abroad of bodies for special purpose motor vehicles increased by X% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, special vehicle body exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X units) was the largest exporter of bodies for special purpose motor vehicles, committing X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X units), creating an X% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X units) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from Turkey decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Saudi Arabia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Saudi Arabia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Saudi Arabia increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest special vehicle body supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2022, 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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while Saudi Arabia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Special Vehicle Body Imports

Imports in MENA

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of bodies for special purpose motor vehicles increased by X% to X units in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, special vehicle body imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X units), distantly followed by Iran (X units), Tunisia (X units), Morocco (X units), Algeria (X units), the United Arab Emirates (X units), Qatar (X units), Iraq (X units) and Turkey (X units) were the major importers of bodies for special purpose motor vehicles, together achieving X% of total imports.

Imports into Egypt decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Iraq (X%), Algeria (X%), Morocco (X%), Turkey (X%) and Tunisia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iraq emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Iran (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Qatar (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Algeria, Morocco, Iraq, Tunisia, Turkey and Iran increased by X, X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Algeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported bodies for special purpose motor vehicles in MENA, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Algeria amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2021 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Algeria (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform