World - Road Wheels - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Road Wheel Market Size
The global road wheel market reached $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the market value increased by 7.1%. Over the period under review, the global market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.
Road Wheel Production
In value terms, road wheel production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.
Road Wheel Exports
Exports
In 2022, the amount of road wheels exported worldwide contracted modestly to X tons, reducing by -2.6% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, road wheel exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 28%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.
Exports by Country
China was the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached 38% of total exports. Germany (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Turkey (X tons) and Mexico (X tons). All these countries together held near 22% share of total exports. Poland (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Italy (X tons), the United States (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Hungary (X tons), France (X tons) and Austria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.
Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Morocco (+85.1%), Thailand (+11.0%), Hungary (+9.2%), Mexico (+6.6%), Turkey (+6.0%), Austria (+4.0%) and Poland (+3.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Morocco emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +85.1% from 2012-2022. Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Italy (-1.6%), the Czech Republic (-1.7%), France (-4.7%) and the United States (-9.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China, Turkey, Mexico, Morocco and Thailand increased by +3.3, +2.7, +2.4, +1.9 and +1.7 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest road wheel supplier worldwide, comprising 30% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 11% share of global exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 7.6% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China totaled +3.5%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+1.4% per year) and Mexico (+8.7% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2022, the average road wheel export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 7.2% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 9.1% against the previous year. The global export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+21.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Road Wheel Imports
Imports
In 2022, purchases abroad of road wheels increased by 0.4% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 17%. Global imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, road wheel imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 27%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
Imports by Country
The United States (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented roughly 27% of total imports in 2022. Japan (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Russia (X tons). All these countries together took near 14% share of total imports. Mexico (X tons), Canada (X tons), the UK (X tons), France (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.
From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +12.7%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported road wheels worldwide, comprising 24% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 11% share of global imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 6.9% share.
In the United States, road wheel imports increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+1.0% per year) and Japan (+1.3% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2022, the average road wheel import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 7.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 8.1% against the previous year. Global import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+4.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
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Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
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- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
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- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Consumption, By Country, 2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, By Country, 2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, 2012–2024
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