Agricultural Self-Loading Trailer Market

The global market for agricultural self-loading trailers is projected to see continuous growth in the next decade, with both consumption and production numbers on the rise. China leads in both consumption and production, while Germany tops the list of importers and exporters. The market is forecasted to reach a volume of 765K units and a value of $15B by 2030. Import and export prices show fluctuations, with the highest export price coming from the Netherlands and the lowest from China.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for self-loading or self-unloading trailers for agricultural purposes worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.7% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 765K units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +4.9% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $15B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Self-Loading Or Self-Unloading Trailers For Agricultural Purposes

In 2022, approx. 616K units of self-loading or self-unloading trailers for agricultural purposes were consumed worldwide; with an increase of 1.6% compared with the previous year's figure. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, global consumption hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

The global agricultural self-loading trailer market size expanded slightly to $10.2B in 2022, growing by 1.7% 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). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 6.7%. Over the period under review, the global market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Consumption By Country

The country with the largest volume of agricultural self-loading trailer consumption was China (118K units), accounting for 19% of total volume. Moreover, agricultural self-loading trailer consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States (55K units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (53K units), with an 8.6% share.

In China, agricultural self-loading trailer consumption increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (+2.6% per year) and India (+3.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest agricultural self-loading trailer markets worldwide were the United States ($1.7B), China ($1.5B) and India ($918M), with a combined 41% share of the global market. Germany, Japan, Brazil, Italy, Mexico, France, Turkey, Indonesia, Pakistan and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

In terms of the main consuming countries, Italy, with a CAGR of +33.5%, 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.

The countries with the highest levels of agricultural self-loading trailer per capita consumption in 2022 were Italy (366 units per million persons), France (280 units per million persons) and South Korea (254 units per million persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +33.4%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Self-Loading Or Self-Unloading Trailers For Agricultural Purposes

Global agricultural self-loading trailer production expanded modestly to 628K units in 2022, growing by 4.2% against 2021 figures. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, global production attained the peak volume in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, agricultural self-loading trailer production expanded modestly to $10.4B in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 8.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Production By Country

China (130K units) remains the largest agricultural self-loading trailer producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 21% of total volume. Moreover, agricultural self-loading trailer production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States (54K units), twofold. India (53K units) ranked third in terms of total production with an 8.5% share.

In China, agricultural self-loading trailer production expanded at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: the United States (+1.7% per year) and India (+3.6% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Self-Loading Or Self-Unloading Trailers For Agricultural Purposes

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of self-loading or self-unloading trailers for agricultural purposes, when their volume decreased by -10.8% to 48K units. In general, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs at 54K units in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, agricultural self-loading trailer imports fell to $846M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $857M, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Imports By Country

In 2022, Germany (5.6K units), followed by the United States (3.5K units), Canada (3.4K units), Poland (2.7K units) and Hungary (2.3K units) were the main importers of self-loading or self-unloading trailers for agricultural purposes, together achieving 36% of total imports. Romania (2K units), Belgium (1.9K units), the Netherlands (1.8K units), France (1.8K units), Denmark (1.6K units), the Czech Republic (1.5K units), Austria (1.5K units) and the UK (1.4K units) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +16.4%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($114M), Canada ($63M) and the United States ($56M) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 28% share of global imports.

Among the main importing countries, the United States, with a CAGR of +13.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

The average agricultural self-loading trailer import price stood at $17,602 per unit in 2022, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 19%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $18,423 per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 France ($24,284 per unit), while Hungary ($8,673 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Self-Loading Or Self-Unloading Trailers For Agricultural Purposes

Global agricultural self-loading trailer exports skyrocketed to 60K units in 2022, growing by 20% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total exports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 +33.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 36%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, agricultural self-loading trailer exports rose to $994M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% 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 +30.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports By Country

The biggest shipments were from China (12K units), Poland (9.7K units), Germany (6.9K units) and Austria (4.8K units), together finishing at 55% of total export. France (2.4K units), the United States (2.3K units), Belgium (2.2K units), Turkey (2K units), the Netherlands (1.8K units), Lithuania (1.7K units), Canada (1.6K units), the UK (1.2K units) and Ireland (1.1K units) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +27.7%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest agricultural self-loading trailer supplying countries worldwide were Germany ($177M), Poland ($170M) and the Netherlands ($91M), with a combined 44% share of global exports. Austria, the United States, Belgium, France, Canada, Lithuania, Turkey, the UK, Ireland and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +29.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

The average agricultural self-loading trailer export price stood at $16,488 per unit in 2022, shrinking by -13.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $19,145 per unit, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($50,046 per unit), while China ($648 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+16.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform