PUBLISHER: Prescient & Strategic Intelligence | PRODUCT CODE: 1497696
PUBLISHER: Prescient & Strategic Intelligence | PRODUCT CODE: 1497696
Key Highlights
The semi-trailer market was valued at USD 22.4 billion in 2023, and it will rise to USD 38.2 billion, growing at more than 7.7% CAGR, by 2030.
The need for these trucks globally is boosted by the development of different industries like logistics, retail, construction, food & beverages, and automotive; and the rising urbanization, manufacturing activities, and expanding of rural roads.
Due to the shifting lifestyles as well as urbanization, individuals are more expected to demand products and goods delivery, instead of physical in-store shopping.
Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) businesses need to deliver an enormous volume of goods daily, as a result, they are adding semi-trailers to their fleets.
Perishable goods like dairy products, meat, baked goods, and fruits & vegetables, have a short shelf life as well as witness a high customer demand.
The transportation sector, in the last few years, has observed a move from fossil-fuel-driven automobiles to hybrid and electric ones.
Because of the continuing decarbonization efforts and study in the automotive industry, electric semi-trailer development is gaining progress.
The surging need for improved trailer technologies among fleet owners is because of the increasing fuel costs and stringent environmental rules.
New-generation class is decreasing operating expenses, improving fleet security, and increasing asset connectivity and mobile resource efficiency.
Key Insights
APAC accounted for the largest share of the industry, and it will further propel at the fastest compound annual growth rate during this decade.
This can be ascribed to the increasing building activities, the steadily growing demand from the logistics sector, and the rising expenditure on inland transport and infrastructure.
The flatbed trailers is observing the highest CAGR. Flatbed trailers can carry an extensive range of loads, including building supplies and heavy equipment.
The above 40 feet category accounted for the largest share of the industry in 2023, and this category will further grow at the fastest CAGR, of 10%, during this decade.
The rising requirement for semi-trailers for retail transport and the increasing count of product introductions are the major drivers for the above 40 feet category.
The increasing manufacturing output, new government regulations, and the appearance of new startups in this field are also helping the category expansion.
The 25-50 tons category led the industry in 2023, and the category will further grow at the highest rate during this decade. The increasing trade activities across the globe are driving this category's growth.
Although their tonnage is not as great, refrigerated trailers are important in the temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical and food sectors, where weight-to-volume ratios are vital.
The FMCG category accounted for the leading share of the industry. This can be mainly ascribed to the surging need for fruits, vegetables, and dairy, which have short shelf lives.
The FMCG sector is profiting from the utilization of trailers because of the increasing disposable salary, improved brand awareness, and helpful policies.
The launch of new goods by major industry players has assisted them in improving their position.
Contractual agreements, mergers & acquisitions, collaboration with other manufacturers, and investments increase the competition in this industry.