United Kingdom: Fire-Fighting Vehicle Market 2025

Fire-Fighting Vehicle Market Size in the UK

The UK fire-fighting vehicle market shrank to $X in 2021, falling by -9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Fire-Fighting Vehicle Production in the UK

In value terms, fire-fighting vehicle production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 41%. Fire-fighting vehicle production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fire-Fighting Vehicle Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2021, shipments abroad of fire-fighting vehicles increased by 55% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 81% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, fire-fighting vehicle exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 139% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X units), Germany (X units) and the Philippines (X units) were the main destinations of fire-fighting vehicle exports from the UK, together comprising 91% 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 Germany (with a CAGR of +58.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ireland ($X), Singapore ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for fire-fighting vehicle exported from the UK worldwide, with a combined 57% share of total exports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +220.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fire-fighting vehicle export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 23% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 96% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Burkina Faso ($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 Germany (+20.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fire-Fighting Vehicle Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of fire-fighting vehicles, when their volume decreased by -5.4% to X units. Overall, imports, however, showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 107% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, fire-fighting vehicle imports dropped markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 212% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United States (X units), Germany (X units) and Austria (X units) were the main suppliers of fire-fighting vehicle imports to the UK, with a combined 80% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +46.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fire-fighting vehicles to the UK, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to +97.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+1.3% per year) and Austria (-8.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fire-fighting vehicle import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, declining by -33.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 70% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit, and then fell significantly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+39.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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