U.S.: Special Vehicle Body Market 2025

Special Vehicle Body Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. special vehicle body market was estimated at $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a modest 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 decreased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Special Vehicle Body Production in the U.S.

In value terms, special vehicle body production dropped to $X in 2022. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Special Vehicle Body Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, the amount of bodies for special purpose motor vehicles exported from the United States soared to X units, picking up by X% compared with 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a mild decrease. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, special vehicle body exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X units) was the main destination for special vehicle body exports from the United States, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, special vehicle body exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X units), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Australia (X units), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and Australia (X% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for bodies for special purpose motor vehicles exports from the United States, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (X% per year) and Mexico (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average special vehicle body export price amounted to $X per unit, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Special Vehicle Body Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, overseas purchases of bodies for special purpose motor vehicles increased by X% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, special vehicle body imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Japan (X units), Mexico (X units) and Spain (X units) were the main suppliers of special vehicle body imports to the United States, together accounting for X% of total imports. Canada, the UK, Austria, China and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Spain ($X) and Canada ($X) constituted the largest special vehicle body suppliers to the United States, with a combined X% share of total imports. Japan, the UK, Germany, Austria and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Austria, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2022, the average special vehicle body import price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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