Agricultural self-loading trailers market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for agricultural self-loading trailers in Germany exhibited overall growth between 2018 and 2023, with volume rising from 16 631 units to a peak of 21 957 units. This upward trajectory was interrupted by a temporary dip in 2020, followed by recovery and further expansion.

The market's rise to 21 957 units in 2023 aligned with an increase in registered semi-trailers in Germany, which reached approximately 403 100 units by early 2024. This growth in the vehicle fleet indicated robust underlying demand for transport equipment in agriculture, stimulating new purchases. Concurrently, the growing importance of product segments like platform trailers reflected a broadening of available models to cater to diverse farm requirements.

Market volume experienced a significant contraction in 2024, falling to 16 629 units. This brought consumption back to a level comparable to the beginning of the period, marking a pronounced shift from the preceding years of growth.

Production agricultural self-loading trailers in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of agricultural self-loading trailers, measured in monetary terms, experienced a decline after two years of growth. In 2019, output reached its peak at 683.9 million US dollars, but by 2020, it had fallen to 593.8 million US dollars, marking a 13.2% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production overall increased by 12.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.0%. The most significant year-on-year rise occurred in 2018, when production surged by 22.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

In terms of physical units, Germany's production of agricultural self-loading trailers saw a decline following two years of expansion. In 2019, output peaked at 17 584 units, but in 2020, it dropped to 14 975 units, representing a substantial 14.8% reduction compared to the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 timeframe, production increased by 3.9%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 1.3%. The largest year-on-year increase was recorded in 2019, with an 11.0% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, unit

Exports agricultural self-loading trailers from Germany

Exports in kind, unit

Germany's exports of agricultural self-loading trailers, measured in units, declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume stood at 3 429 units, reflecting an 8.9% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 13.4%, with an average annual decline of 4.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, unit

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's export destinations for agricultural self-loading trailers in physical terms were quite diverse. The top three partners—Austria (15.0% of exports), Poland (9.7%), and Switzerland (9.1%)—collectively accounted for only 33.8% of total export flows, indicating a broad distribution across multiple markets.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Germany's exports of agricultural self-loading trailers, measured in value terms, declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, exports reached their highest point at 141.9 million US dollars, but by 2020, they had decreased to 131.2 million US dollars, a modest 4.0% drop from the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 11.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.6%. The most notable year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, with a 20.3% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's export markets for agricultural self-loading trailers in monetary terms were not highly concentrated. The leading destinations—Poland (12.3% of exports), the Netherlands (12.0%), and Austria (9.9%)—together represented just 34.2% of total export flows, suggesting a wide spread across various countries.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Imports agricultural self-loading trailers to Germany

Imports in kind, unit

Germany's imports of agricultural self-loading trailers, measured in units, increased for the third consecutive year. In 2019, imports stood at a lower level, but by 2020, they had risen to 6 729 units, marking a 16.3% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports surged by 94.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 24.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, unit

From 2017 to 2020, the primary sources for Germany's imports of agricultural self-loading trailers in physical terms were Poland (30.9% of imports), Austria (19.3%), and Romania (19.2%). These three countries together accounted for 69.4% of total import flows, highlighting a more concentrated supply structure compared to exports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's imports of agricultural self-loading trailers, measured in value terms, grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, import value totaled 94.9 million US dollars, up by 16.4% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 79%, with an average annual growth rate of 21.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the key markets for Germany's imports of agricultural self-loading trailers in monetary terms were Poland (36.5% of imports), Austria (23.7%), and the Netherlands (8.3%). Collectively, these three countries made up 68.5% of total import flows, indicating a relatively concentrated import profile.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020