Benelux: Truck Market 2023

Truck Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux truck market reduced to $X in 2022, declining by -13.2% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +12.0% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Truck Production in Benelux

In value terms, truck production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 70%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Truck Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, shipments abroad of trucks decreased by -31.6% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 71%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, truck exports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Belgium (X units) and the Netherlands (X units), together accounting for 99% of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of -3.1%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +3.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by 15% against the previous year. Export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, truck export price increased by +41.6% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 24% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 Netherlands ($X per unit), while Belgium totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+7.4%).

Truck Imports

Imports in Benelux

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of trucks decreased by -37.7% to X units in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, truck imports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) dominates imports structure, together making up 98% of total imports. Luxembourg (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of -0.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest truck importing markets in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X).

Among the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of -0.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per unit in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 11%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Netherlands ($X per unit), while Luxembourg ($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 (+2.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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