The European market for passenger cars with an unloaded weight of at most 999 kg shows significant variation across countries. Poland leads with 5.1887 million units, followed by France and Spain. Most countries experienced a decline in 2023, with Croatia, Switzerland, and Norway seeing the largest decreases, while Portugal and Denmark saw modest gains. Latvia experienced the most dramatic negative change at 35.58%.
Forecasted trends to monitor include:
- Potential technological advancements reducing car weights in response to environmental regulations.
- The impact of energy-efficient transportation on lightweight car demand.
- Evolving consumer preferences towards lighter vehicles across different market segments.
Top countries in Number of Passenger Cars with an Unloaded Weight of at Most 999 kg by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 5,188,700 | 2023 | -0.85% | -0.8% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 4,043,300 | 2023 | -1.87% | -1.86% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 3,807,100 | 2023 | -1.61% | -1.66% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 1,112,800 | 2023 | -1.97% | -1.76% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 826,150 | 2023 | +0.78% | +0.84% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 821,410 | 2023 | -2.09% | -1.98% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 416,230 | 2023 | -2.62% | -2.46% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 266,390 | 2023 | -1.57% | -1.48% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 252,220 | 2023 | -4.06% | -3.82% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 185,230 | 2023 | -4.58% | -4.39% | View data |
