Australia: Market for Road-Sweepers, Mobile Workshops and Other Special Purpose Vehicles 2024

Market Size for Road-Sweepers, Mobile Workshops and Other Special Purpose Vehicles in Australia

After two years of growth, the Australian market for road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles decreased by -30.5% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, saw a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Production of Road-Sweepers, Mobile Workshops and Other Special Purpose Vehicles in Australia

In value terms, production of road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles dropped significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 270% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Exports of Road-Sweepers, Mobile Workshops and Other Special Purpose Vehicles

Exports from Australia

In 2021, approx. X units of road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles were exported from Australia; waning by -34.6% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 179%. The exports peaked at X units in 2020, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, exports of road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles shrank sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 136%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X units), Lebanon (X units) and Solomon Islands (X units) were the main destinations of exports of road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles from Australia, together accounting for 38% 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 Lebanon (with a CAGR of +466.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the key foreign market for road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles exports from Australia, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Papua New Guinea ($X), with an 8.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to New Zealand totaled +2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Papua New Guinea (-3.9% per year) and Indonesia (+3.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 2.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, faced a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 40% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 New Zealand ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Lebanon ($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 Egypt (+913.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Road-Sweepers, Mobile Workshops and Other Special Purpose Vehicles

Imports into Australia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles was finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 66% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 141% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X units) constituted the largest supplier of road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles to Australia, with a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X units), fourfold. France (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States amounted to +14.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+10.9% per year) and France (+10.6% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles suppliers to Australia, with a combined 76% share of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +45.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 2021, the average import price for road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -8.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 45%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the price for France ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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