Middle East: Special Vehicle Body Market 2025

Special Vehicle Body Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern special vehicle body market dropped to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a resilient increase 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. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Special Vehicle Body Production in the Middle East

In value terms, special vehicle body production declined remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. 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 the Middle East

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. In general, exports, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs 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 sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. 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

Turkey represented the largest exporter of bodies for special purpose motor vehicles in the Middle East, with the volume of exports finishing at X units, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X units), comprising an X% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X units) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to special vehicle body exports from Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Saudi Arabia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Saudi Arabia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the Middle East

In 2022, supplies from abroad of bodies for special purpose motor vehicles decreased by X% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, special vehicle body imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the five major importers of bodies for special purpose motor vehicles, namely Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Iraq and Turkey, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by Kuwait (X units) and Israel (X units), together achieving a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Iraq (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest special vehicle body importing markets in the Middle East were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Turkey ($X) and Israel ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Israel, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per unit in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per unit), while Iraq ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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