Ukraine: Trailer And Semi-Trailer Market 2025

Trailer And Semi-Trailer Market Size in Ukraine

In 2022, the Ukrainian trailer and semi-trailer market increased by 67% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% 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 +84.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Trailer And Semi-Trailer Production in Ukraine

In value terms, trailer and semi-trailer production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 25%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Trailer And Semi-Trailer Exports

Exports from Ukraine

In 2022, approx. X units of cargo trailers and semi-trailers were exported from Ukraine; which is down by -33.9% compared with the previous year. In general, exports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 43% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, trailer and semi-trailer exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 62%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Moldova (X units), Romania (X units) and Poland (X units) were the main destinations of trailer and semi-trailer exports from Ukraine, together comprising 69% of total exports. Belarus, Bulgaria, Denmark and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of +111.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Romania ($X), Moldova ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest markets for trailer and semi-trailer exported from Ukraine worldwide, with a combined 50% share of total exports. Denmark, Bulgaria, Russia and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +60.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average trailer and semi-trailer export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Belarus ($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 Russia (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Trailer And Semi-Trailer Imports

Imports into Ukraine

In 2022, overseas purchases of cargo trailers and semi-trailers increased by 43% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports showed perceptible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 57%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, trailer and semi-trailer imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), Poland (X units) and France (X units) were the main suppliers of trailer and semi-trailer imports to Ukraine, together accounting for 66% of total imports. Slovakia, Turkey, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Belgium, the UK, Italy, Austria, Hungary and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +24.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and Turkey ($X) were the largest trailer and semi-trailer suppliers to Ukraine, together comprising 73% of total imports. France, the Netherlands, Italy, Slovakia, Belgium, Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, the UK and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

Among the main suppliers, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +28.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average trailer and semi-trailer import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 37% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, trailer and semi-trailer import price increased by +57.2% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per unit), while the price for the UK ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform