European Number of Trailers with Permissible Gross Weight of over 10,000 kg Share by Country (Units)

In 2023, Germany held a dominant share of nearly half in the European market for trailers over 10,000 kg, showing stability with no year-on-year change. Italy and Hungary saw modest increase, while Austria experienced a notable decline of around 9%. Spain and Croatia displayed strong growth, and Poland also exhibited a positive trend with a significant increase. In contrast, countries like Latvia and Liechtenstein witnessed minor reductions. Over the past five years, variations have been mixed, but the stronger and growing economies have shown resilience and slight growth in this segment.

Future trends to watch for in the European trailer market include:

• Continued dominance of Germany, although with limited room for growth due to its already high market share.
• Potential further growth in emerging economies like Poland and Spain, which could benefit from increased investment in transportation infrastructure.
• Risks for countries with declining shares, such as Austria, highlighting a need for market adaptation or innovation.
• Impact of environmental regulations and green technologies, potentially reshaping the demand for heavy trailers.
• Monitoring of economic conditions, as they will directly influence freight transport demand and trailer sales across Europe.