France: Special Vehicle Body Market 2024

Special Vehicle Body Market Size in France

The French special vehicle body market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. In general, consumption saw buoyant growth. Special vehicle body consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Special Vehicle Body Production in France

In value terms, special vehicle body production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Special vehicle body production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Special Vehicle Body Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, special vehicle body exports from France shrank dramatically to X units, waning by X% on the year before. In general, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, special vehicle body exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X units), Belgium (X units) and Poland (X units) were the main destinations of special vehicle body exports from France, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for bodies for special purpose motor vehicles exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average special vehicle body export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Special Vehicle Body Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, approx. X units of bodies for special purpose motor vehicles were imported into France; with an increase of X% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, special vehicle body imports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Italy (X units), Sweden (X units) and Poland (X units) were the main suppliers of special vehicle body imports to France, together comprising X% of total imports. Germany, the UK, China, Turkey and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest special vehicle body suppliers to France, together accounting for X% of total imports. China, the UK, Belgium, Poland and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

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. Over the period under review, the import price, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Germany ($X per unit), while the price for Poland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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