Mexico: Fire-Fighting Vehicle Market 2025

Fire-Fighting Vehicle Market Size in Mexico

In 2021, the Mexican fire-fighting vehicle market decreased by -2.2% to $X, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, the total consumption indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -36.4% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fire-Fighting Vehicle Production in Mexico

In value terms, fire-fighting vehicle production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -34.9% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 55%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Fire-Fighting Vehicle Exports

Exports from Mexico

In 2021, overseas shipments of fire-fighting vehicles increased by 120% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fire-fighting vehicle exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 4,314% against the previous year. 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

Canada (X units), Costa Rica (X units) and the United States (X units) were the main destinations of fire-fighting vehicle exports from Mexico, with a combined 58% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +26.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Costa Rica ($X) remains the key foreign market for fire-fighting vehicles exports from Mexico, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru, with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Costa Rica totaled +19.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+18.8% per year) and Peru (-1.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fire-fighting vehicle export price amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -16.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 34%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Costa Rica ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Guatemala ($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 Costa Rica (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Fire-Fighting Vehicle Imports

Imports into Mexico

In 2021, overseas purchases of fire-fighting vehicles decreased by -82.7% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports faced a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 140%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fire-fighting vehicle imports declined markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 131%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X units) was the main fire-fighting vehicle supplier to Mexico, with a approx. 300% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled -12.4%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fire-fighting vehicles to Mexico.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to -13.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fire-fighting vehicle import price amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -11.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 23%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to -1.6% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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