Wheeled Dozer Market

The market for wheeled dozers is forecasted to experience positive growth in both consumption and production levels from 2022 to 2030. Key insights include trends in consumption, production, imports, exports, and pricing, with countries like the United States, Thailand, and Italy playing significant roles in the market. Stay informed about the latest developments in the global wheeled dozer market with this detailed analysis.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for wheeled dozers worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +6.0% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 20K units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +7.4% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $1.8B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Wheeled Dozers

In 2022, approx. 13K units of wheeled dozers were consumed worldwide; reducing by -47.8% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak volume of 24K units, and then declined sharply in the following year.

The global wheeled dozer market value dropped sharply to $1B in 2022, falling by -43.7% 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). In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $1.8B, and then plummeted in the following year.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were the United States (2.7K units), Thailand (1.8K units) and Italy (1.3K units), together accounting for 46% of global consumption.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +39.3%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($176M), Thailand ($117M) and Italy ($76M) were the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, together comprising 36% of the global market.

Thailand, with a CAGR of +37.7%, saw the highest growth rate of market size among the main consuming countries 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 wheeled dozer per capita consumption in 2022 were Denmark (45 units per million persons), Singapore (41 units per million persons) and Sweden (30 units per million persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +38.9%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Wheeled Dozers

Global wheeled dozer production skyrocketed to 8.1K units in 2022, picking up by 16% against the previous year. In general, production showed a slight increase. As a result, production attained the peak volume and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wheeled dozer production reached $520M in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 9.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production reached the peak level at $643M in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

The United States (2.9K units) constituted the country with the largest volume of wheeled dozer production, comprising approx. 36% of total volume. Moreover, wheeled dozer production in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, South Africa (929 units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (656 units), with an 8.1% share.

In the United States, wheeled dozer production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (+1.2% per year) and the Netherlands (+10.2% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Wheeled Dozers

In 2022, global imports of wheeled dozers shrank remarkably to 9.5K units, waning by -58.3% against the year before. In general, imports saw a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 251% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 23K units, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, wheeled dozer imports dropped remarkably to $416M in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at $825M in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports By Country

In 2022, Thailand (1.8K units) and Italy (1.7K units) were the major importers of wheeled dozersaround the world, together reaching near 37% of total imports. Spain (458 units) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 4.8% share, followed by Romania (4.6%). The following importers - Belgium (390 units), the United States (366 units), Ireland (240 units), Sweden (195 units), India (163 units), Lithuania (157 units), the Netherlands (154 units), Canada (153 units) and France (152 units) - together made up 21% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +67.3%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($45M), Romania ($30M) and the United States ($27M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 25% of global imports. Spain, Canada, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland, France, Sweden, Lithuania and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

Among the main importing countries, Italy, with a CAGR of +23.4%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 wheeled dozer import price amounted to $43,977 per unit, surging by 98% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $104,891 per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 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 India ($278,767 per unit), while Thailand ($605 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+8.8%), while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Exports

World Exports of Wheeled Dozers

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of wheeled dozers, when their volume decreased by -9.2% to 4.8K units. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 63% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at 6K units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wheeled dozer exports contracted to $222M in 2022. Overall, exports saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 9.9% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at $516M in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports By Country

The biggest shipments were from the Netherlands (697 units), Italy (650 units), the United States (527 units), Belgium (358 units) and Slovakia (316 units), together resulting at 53% of total export. Ireland (205 units), South Africa (178 units), Lithuania (175 units), Spain (159 units), France (116 units), China (102 units), Kuwait (95 units) and Poland (92 units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Lithuania (with a CAGR of +67.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wheeled dozer supplying countries worldwide were the United States ($35M), Italy ($22M) and the Netherlands ($18M), together comprising 34% of global exports. South Africa, Belgium, China, Kuwait, Lithuania, Ireland, Spain, France, Poland and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Lithuania, with a CAGR of +54.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

The average wheeled dozer export price stood at $46,325 per unit in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 30%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $94,427 per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the average 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 South Africa ($92,846 per unit), while Slovakia ($2,600 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+0.6%), while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform