United Kingdom: Special Vehicle Body Market 2025

Special Vehicle Body Market Size in the UK

The UK special vehicle body market soared to $X in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Special Vehicle Body Production in the UK

In value terms, special vehicle body production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Special Vehicle Body Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, exports of bodies for special purpose motor vehicles from the UK dropped to X units, which is down by X% against 2021. In general, total exports indicated modest growth 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, special vehicle body exports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for special vehicle body exports from the UK, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, special vehicle body exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ireland (X units), twofold. Brazil (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ireland (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for bodies for special purpose motor vehicles exports from the UK, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($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 the United States amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (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, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Special Vehicle Body Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, supplies from abroad of bodies for special purpose motor vehicles increased by X% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports posted a moderate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, special vehicle body imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild reduction. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X units), China (X units) and France (X units) were the main suppliers of special vehicle body imports to the UK, with a combined X% share of total imports. Denmark, Spain, the Czech Republic, Turkey and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bodies for special purpose motor vehicles to the UK, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average special vehicle body import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 France ($X per unit), while the price for Turkey ($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 Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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