United Arab Emirates: Special Vehicle Body Market 2024

Special Vehicle Body Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The special vehicle body market in the United Arab Emirates fell dramatically to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, posted a moderate expansion. Special vehicle body consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Special Vehicle Body Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, special vehicle body production plummeted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted measured growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. 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 the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, exports of bodies for special purpose motor vehicles from the United Arab Emirates fell rapidly to X units, which is down by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, special vehicle body exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X units), Saudi Arabia (X units) and Cameroon (X units) were the main destinations of special vehicle body exports from the United Arab Emirates, together comprising X% of total exports. Italy, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Thailand, Oman, Kuwait and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for special vehicle body exported from the United Arab Emirates were Saudi Arabia ($X), Oman ($X) and Kuwait ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Thailand, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, Italy, Canada and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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. In general, the export price continues to indicate buoyant growth. 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 Oman ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 Oman (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Special Vehicle Body Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, purchases abroad of bodies for special purpose motor vehicles decreased by X% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, special vehicle body imports declined significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) was the main supplier of special vehicle body to the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, special vehicle body imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X units), more than tenfold. Japan (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest special vehicle body suppliers to the United Arab Emirates were China ($X), the United States ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average special vehicle body import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Japan ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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