Global Special Vehicle Body Market 2025

Special Vehicle Body Market Size

For the ninth consecutive year, the global special vehicle body market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Special Vehicle Body Production

In value terms, special vehicle body production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Special Vehicle Body Exports

Exports

In 2022, shipments 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, exports, however, recorded a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, special vehicle body exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X units) and Italy (X units) represented the major exporters of bodies for special purpose motor vehicles in 2022, accounting for approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. China (X units) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by France (X%), Sweden (X%), India (X%), Spain (X%), Germany (X%) and Belgium (X%). Slovakia (X units), Japan (X units), the Czech Republic (X units) and the UK (X units) held a little share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest special vehicle body supplying countries worldwide were Belgium ($X), Sweden ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of global exports. Japan, France, Italy, China, the UK, Spain, Thailand, Slovakia, India and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The UK, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average special vehicle body export price amounted to $X per unit, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while India ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Special Vehicle Body Imports

Imports

In 2022, purchases abroad of bodies for special purpose motor vehicles increased by X% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent 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 2021 when imports increased by X%. Global imports peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, special vehicle body imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. The total import 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X units), distantly followed by Spain (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Hungary (X units), Canada (X units), Myanmar (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and Greece (X units) were the main importers of bodies for special purpose motor vehicles, together mixing up X% of total imports. France (X units), the United States (X units), Belgium (X units), Italy (X units) and the Philippines (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to special vehicle body imports into the UK stood at X%. At the same time, Myanmar (X%), Hungary (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Greece (X%), Spain (X%), Italy (X%), Belgium (X%), Canada (X%), the United States (X%) and the Philippines (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Myanmar emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, France (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Czech Republic (X p.p.), Spain (X p.p.), Hungary (X p.p.), Myanmar (X p.p.) and Greece (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while the Netherlands, the UK and France saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported bodies for special purpose motor vehicles worldwide, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average special vehicle body import price amounted to $X per unit, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while Myanmar ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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