Camping Trailer Market

The global camping trailer market is anticipated to see a continued decline in demand over the next eight years, with a forecasted decrease in both market volume and value. Consumption of trailers and semi-trailers for housing or camping increased in 2022, but the overall trend has been a downturn since 2015. Production and imports have also seen setbacks, while exports have shown resilience and growth. Average prices for imports and exports have fluctuated over the years, with notable differences among countries. The United States remains a key player in both exports and imports, with China and Germany also playing significant roles in the market. Overall, the camping trailer market is facing challenges in the coming years, with fluctuations in consumption, production, and trade likely to continue.

Market Forecast

Depressed by shrinking demand for camping trailer worldwide, the market is expected to continue its downward consumption trend over the next eight years. The performance of the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of -2.2% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to depress the market volume to 298K units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of +1.1% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $4.6B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Trailers And Semi-Trailers Of The Caravan Type, For Housing Or Camping

In 2022, consumption of trailers and semi-trailers of the caravan type, for housing or camping increased by 15% to 355K units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, faced a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, global consumption reached the maximum volume at 2.4M units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

The global camping trailer market value expanded sharply to $4.2B in 2022, growing by 9.4% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt setback. Global consumption peaked at $18.1B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were Denmark (81K units), Canada (54K units) and China (20K units), together accounting for 43% of global consumption.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the leading consuming countries, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +27.7%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Denmark ($968M), Canada ($522M) and Germany ($421M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, together accounting for 45% of the global market.

Among the main consuming countries, Denmark, with a CAGR of +25.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the highest levels of camping trailer per capita consumption was registered in Denmark (14 units per 1000 persons), followed by Slovenia (3.2 units per 1000 persons), Canada (1.4 units per 1000 persons) and Belgium (1.2 units per 1000 persons), while the world average per capita consumption of camping trailer was estimated at less than 0.1 units per 1000 persons.

In Denmark, camping trailer per capita consumption expanded at an average annual rate of +27.3% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: Slovenia (-0.3% per year) and Canada (-29.1% per year).

Production

World Production of Trailers And Semi-Trailers Of The Caravan Type, For Housing Or Camping

In 2022, the amount of trailers and semi-trailers of the caravan type, for housing or camping produced worldwide contracted to 267K units, dropping by -5.4% on the previous year. Over the period under review, production showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Global production peaked at 758K units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, camping trailer production shrank to $3.6B in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at $8.7B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were the United States (58K units), China (55K units) and Germany (44K units), together accounting for 59% of global production. The UK, Slovenia, India, South Africa and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +7.2%), while production for the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the production figures.

Imports

World Imports of Trailers And Semi-Trailers Of The Caravan Type, For Housing Or Camping

In 2022, overseas purchases of trailers and semi-trailers of the caravan type, for housing or camping increased by 36% to 303K units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, faced a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at 2.1M units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, camping trailer imports soared to $3.6B in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 77%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports By Country

In 2022, Denmark (89K units), distantly followed by Canada (55K units), Australia (20K units), France (19K units), Spain (17K units) and Belgium (16K units) represented the main importers of trailers and semi-trailers of the caravan type, for housing or camping, together constituting 72% of total imports. The UK (12K units), the Netherlands (8.7K units), Ireland (5.7K units), New Zealand (5.6K units), Slovakia (5.2K units) and the United States (5K units) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +48.4%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($1.7B) constitutes the largest market for imported trailers and semi-trailers of the caravan type, for housing or camping worldwide, comprising 48% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($348M), with a 9.7% share of global imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 5.7% share.

In Canada, camping trailer imports increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Australia (+25.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+6.6% per year).

Import Prices By Country

The average camping trailer import price stood at $11,780 per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -15.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 524%. Global import price peaked at $13,869 per unit in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

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 Canada ($31,096 per unit), while Denmark ($983 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+45.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Trailers And Semi-Trailers Of The Caravan Type, For Housing Or Camping

In 2022, overseas shipments of trailers and semi-trailers of the caravan type, for housing or camping increased by 9.6% to 215K units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, total exports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% 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 +66.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 59%. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, camping trailer exports soared to $3.7B in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 75%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports By Country

In 2022, the United States (58K units), distantly followed by China (36K units), Germany (30K units), the UK (29K units) and Denmark (15K units) were the largest exporters of trailers and semi-trailers of the caravan type, for housing or camping, together generating 78% of total exports. Australia (8.2K units), Slovenia (7.3K units), France (7.3K units) and Poland (3.4K units) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Australia (with a CAGR of +19.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($1.8B) remains the largest camping trailer supplier worldwide, comprising 49% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($646M), with a 17% share of global exports. It was followed by China, with a 10% share.

In the United States, camping trailer exports expanded at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (+3.7% per year) and China (+26.2% per year).

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average camping trailer export price amounted to $17,228 per unit, surging by 6.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 28%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $18,841 per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($31,305 per unit), while Denmark ($2,571 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+13.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform