- Dry Van
- Refrigerated
- Flatbed
- Others (Tankers, Lowboys, Dump Trailers)
Automotive Trailer Market size was valued at USD 22, 289.3 million in 2023 and is poised to grow at a CAGR of 4.3% from 2024 to 2030. Automotive trailers are non-motorized vehicles designed to be towed by powered vehicles for transporting goods, vehicles, or equipment. These trailers play a crucial role in the logistics and transportation industry, accounting for a significant portion of freight movement globally. The increasing demand for efficient goods transportation, coupled with the growth of e-commerce and the expansion of the construction industry, drives market growth. The COVID-19 pandemic initially disrupted supply chains but subsequently accelerated e-commerce growth, boosting demand for trailers.
Technological advancements in trailer design, such as lightweight materials and aerodynamic profiles, contribute to market expansion by improving fuel efficiency and payload capacity. Additionally, the growing popularity of recreational vehicles (RVs) and camping trailers, particularly in North America and Europe, further fuels market growth. However, challenges such as stringent regulations on trailer dimensions and weight, and the impact of economic downturns on the transportation industry may hinder market growth. The North America region held the major market share in 2023 and is expected to maintain its dominance in the forecast period.
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The automotive trailer market is significantly influenced by macroeconomic factors and industry-specific trends. The increasing need for efficient goods transportation, driven by globalization and cross-border trade, propels market growth. According to the World Trade Organization, global merchandise trade volume grew by 3.2% in 2022, underscoring the demand for logistics solutions. The rise of e-commerce has transformed supply chain dynamics, necessitating a diverse range of trailers to meet varied transportation needs. Additionally, the growth in the construction industry, particularly in emerging economies, drives demand for flatbed and lowboy trailers. However, the market faces challenges such as fluctuating raw material prices, which impact manufacturing costs and profit margins. The development of smart trailers, equipped with IoT sensors and telematics, represents a key trend, enabling real-time tracking and predictive maintenance. Environmental concerns are driving innovations in trailer design, focusing on reducing carbon footprints through lightweight materials and alternative propulsion technologies.
Automotive Trailer Market was valued at USD 22, 289.3 million in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.3% from 2024 to 2030.
The Automotive Trailer Market is segmented based on Test Type, End User, and Geography.
The leading players in the global Automotive Trailer Market are Great Dane, Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, Wabash National Corporation, Schmitz Cargobull, Krone Commercial Vehicle Group, Kogel Trailer GmbH, Hyundai Translead, Schwarzmüller Group, Wilhelm Schwarzmüller GmbH, Fontaine Trailer Company, MAC Trailer Manufacturing, Stoughton Trailers, Manac Inc., Vanguard National Trailer Corp., and CIMC (China International Marine Containers).
Historic years considered for the market study are 2019-2022, 2023 is considered as the base year for market estimation, and Seven years forecast is presented from 2024 – 2030.
1.Executive Summary |
2.Global Automotive Trailer Market Introduction |
2.1.Global Automotive Trailer Market - Taxonomy |
2.2.Global Automotive Trailer Market - Definitions |
2.2.1.Trailer Type |
2.2.2.End User |
2.2.3.Region |
3.Global Automotive Trailer Market Dynamics |
3.1. Drivers |
3.2. Restraints |
3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market |
3.4. Trends |
3.5. Product Landscape |
3.6. New Product Launches |
3.7. Impact of COVID 19 on Market |
4.Global Automotive Trailer Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 |
4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) |
4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
5.Global Automotive Trailer Market By Trailer Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
5.1. Dry Van |
5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
5.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
5.2. Refrigerated |
5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
5.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
5.3. Flatbed |
5.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
5.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
5.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
5.4. Others (Tankers, Lowboys, Dump Trailers) |
5.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
5.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
5.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
6.Global Automotive Trailer Market By End User, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
6.1. Commercial (Logistics, Construction, Agriculture) |
6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
6.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
6.2. Non-Commercial (Recreational, Personal Use) |
6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
6.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
7.Global Automotive Trailer Market By Region, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
7.1. North America |
7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
7.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
7.2. Europe |
7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
7.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
7.3. Asia Pacific (APAC) |
7.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
7.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
7.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
7.4. Middle East and Africa (MEA) |
7.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
7.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
7.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
7.5. Latin America |
7.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
7.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
7.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
8.North America Automotive Trailer Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
8.1. Trailer Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
8.1.1.Dry Van |
8.1.2.Refrigerated |
8.1.3.Flatbed |
8.1.4.Others (Tankers, Lowboys, Dump Trailers) |
8.2. End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
8.2.1.Commercial (Logistics, Construction, Agriculture) |
8.2.2.Non-Commercial (Recreational, Personal Use) |
8.3. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
8.3.1.United States of America (USA) |
8.3.2.Canada |
9.Europe Automotive Trailer Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
9.1. Trailer Type Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
9.1.1.Dry Van |
9.1.2.Refrigerated |
9.1.3.Flatbed |
9.1.4.Others (Tankers, Lowboys, Dump Trailers) |
9.2. End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
9.2.1.Commercial (Logistics, Construction, Agriculture) |
9.2.2.Non-Commercial (Recreational, Personal Use) |
9.3. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
9.3.1.Germany |
9.3.2.France |
9.3.3.Italy |
9.3.4.United Kingdom (UK) |
9.3.5.Spain |
10.Asia Pacific (APAC) Automotive Trailer Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
10.1. Trailer Type Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
10.1.1.Dry Van |
10.1.2.Refrigerated |
10.1.3.Flatbed |
10.1.4.Others (Tankers, Lowboys, Dump Trailers) |
10.2. End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
10.2.1.Commercial (Logistics, Construction, Agriculture) |
10.2.2.Non-Commercial (Recreational, Personal Use) |
10.3. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
10.3.1.China |
10.3.2.India |
10.3.3.Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) |
10.3.4.Japan |
10.3.5.Rest of APAC |
11.Middle East and Africa (MEA) Automotive Trailer Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
11.1. Trailer Type Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
11.1.1.Dry Van |
11.1.2.Refrigerated |
11.1.3.Flatbed |
11.1.4.Others (Tankers, Lowboys, Dump Trailers) |
11.2. End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
11.2.1.Commercial (Logistics, Construction, Agriculture) |
11.2.2.Non-Commercial (Recreational, Personal Use) |
11.3. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
11.3.1.GCC Countries |
11.3.2.South Africa |
11.3.3.Rest of MEA |
12.Latin America Automotive Trailer Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
12.1. Trailer Type Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
12.1.1.Dry Van |
12.1.2.Refrigerated |
12.1.3.Flatbed |
12.1.4.Others (Tankers, Lowboys, Dump Trailers) |
12.2. End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
12.2.1.Commercial (Logistics, Construction, Agriculture) |
12.2.2.Non-Commercial (Recreational, Personal Use) |
12.3. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
12.3.1.Brazil |
12.3.2.Mexico |
12.3.3.Rest of LA |
13. Competition Landscape |
13.1. Market Player Profiles (Introduction, Brand/Product Sales, Financial Analysis, Product Offerings, Key Developments, Collaborations, M & A, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis) |
13.2.1.Great Dane |
13.2.2.Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company |
13.2.3.Wabash National Corporation |
13.2.4.Schmitz Cargobull |
13.2.5.Krone Commercial Vehicle Group |
13.2.6.Kogel Trailer GmbH |
13.2.7.Hyundai Translead |
13.2.8.Schwarzmüller Group |
13.2.9.Wilhelm Schwarzmüller GmbH |
13.2.10.Fontaine Trailer Company |
13.2.11.MAC Trailer Manufacturing |
13.2.12.Stoughton Trailers |
13.2.13.Manac Inc. |
13.2.14.Vanguard National Trailer Corp. |
13.2.15.CIMC (China International Marine Containers) |
14. Research Methodology |
15. Appendix and Abbreviations |