Motor Scraper Market

The global motor scraper market is projected to increase in both volume and value terms from 2022 to 2030. The market showed a decline in consumption in 2022 but is expected to rebound with an anticipated CAGR of +5.5% for the period. The countries with the highest consumption and production levels were identified, showcasing notable growth rates. Imports and exports of motor scrapers also fluctuated over the years, impacting global prices. China emerged as the largest exporter of motor scrapers, while the Democratic Republic of the Congo experienced the highest growth rate in imports. Overall, the market is dynamic with various countries playing key roles in consumption, production, imports, and exports of motor scrapers.

Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for motor scraper worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +5.5% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 11K units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +1.1% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $529M (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Motor Scrapers

For the fourth year in a row, the global market recorded decline in consumption of motor scrapers, which decreased by -1.9% to 7.1K units in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption showed a noticeable slump. Over the period under review, global consumption reached the maximum volume at 9.7K units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

The global motor scraper market size contracted to $484M in 2022, shrinking by -10.8% 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, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $983M. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the global market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were Luxembourg (1.2K units), the United States (1.1K units) and Russia (948 units), together comprising 45% of global consumption.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +36.6%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($143M) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($70M). It was followed by Zambia.

In the United States, the motor scraper market increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: China (-8.8% per year) and Zambia (+122.2% per year).

In 2022, the highest levels of motor scraper per capita consumption was registered in Luxembourg (1,868 units per million persons), followed by Denmark (76 units per million persons), Ireland (69 units per million persons) and Finland (21 units per million persons), while the world average per capita consumption of motor scraper was estimated at 0.9 units per million persons.

In Luxembourg, motor scraper per capita consumption decreased by an average annual rate of -13.8% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Denmark (+0.3% per year) and Ireland (+1.0% per year).

Production

World Production of Motor Scrapers

In 2022, production of motor scrapers decreased by -3.7% to 7K units for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 31% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak volume of 8.2K units. From 2017 to 2022, global production growth remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, motor scraper production reached $794M in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +5.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 75% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $1B. From 2017 to 2022, global production growth remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were the United States (1.4K units), China (1.2K units) and Luxembourg (1.2K units), together accounting for 54% of global production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +2.1%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports

World Imports of Motor Scrapers

In 2022, the amount of motor scrapers imported worldwide fell notably to 1.9K units, dropping by -16.3% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 78%. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs at 6.2K units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, motor scraper imports reached $168M in 2022. Overall, imports saw a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 47%. Global imports peaked at $260M in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports By Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (245 units) and the Netherlands (183 units) represented roughly 22% of total imports in 2022. Australia (107 units) held the next position in the ranking, followed by the United States (101 units), Chile (90 units) and Belgium (90 units). All these countries together took near 20% share of total imports. Spain (83 units), India (73 units), Thailand (62 units), Russia (55 units) and Canada (31 units) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of +55.3%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest motor scraper importing markets worldwide were Australia ($25M), Russia ($20M) and the Netherlands ($15M), together accounting for 36% of global imports. India, the United States, Chile, Belgium, Canada, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Thailand and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of +82.6%, saw 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

In 2022, the average motor scraper import price amounted to $88,290 per unit, rising by 20% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 138%. Global import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($364,997 per unit), while Spain ($2,035 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (+17.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Motor Scrapers

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of motor scrapers, when their volume decreased by -22% to 1.8K units. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 85% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at 2.6K units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, motor scraper exports shrank significantly to $177M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 46%. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs at $225M in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports By Country

China was the major exporting country with an export of about 743 units, which recorded 42% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United States (404 units) and the Netherlands (95 units), together making up a 28% share of total exports. The following exporters - the UK (52 units), Poland (47 units) and France (28 units) - together made up 7.2% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +31.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($107M) emerged as the largest motor scraper supplier worldwide, comprising 61% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($49M), with a 28% share of global exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 3.4% share.

In China, motor scraper exports expanded at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-8.6% per year) and the UK (+4.0% per year).

Export Prices By Country

The average motor scraper export price stood at $100,679 per unit in 2022, surging by 6% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, motor scraper export price decreased by -13.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $117,158 per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($144,286 per unit), while France ($4,073 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 (+10.6%), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform