Car Carrier Global Market Report 2024

Description

A car carrier is a specialized trailer used for transporting multiple vehicles simultaneously from one location to another. These trailers are designed to securely and efficiently transport cars over long distances, serving purposes such as personal moves, dealership transfers, or customer deliveries.

The primary types of car carriers include open-air and enclosed variants. An open-air car carrier utilizes a truck with an open trailer to transport vehicles. These carriers are typically constructed from materials such as steel, aluminum, fiber, and plastic, catering to various vehicle types such as passenger cars, SUVs, and commercial vehicles. End-users of these carriers include automotive sales and service shops, terminals, and other transportation-related entities.

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The car carrier market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $11.37 billion in 2023 to $12.07 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. During the historic period, growth was driven by increasing demand for last-mile delivery services, rising consumer demand for personal transportation, the growth of e-commerce platforms facilitating vehicle purchases, increasing global population and demand for automotive vehicles, and the expansion of international trade within the automotive sector.

The car carrier market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.47 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The forecasted growth can be attributed to the increasing preference for fuel-efficient car carriers, the overall growth of the automotive industry, expanding global trade activities, evolving trade patterns, and a growing demand for environmentally friendly logistics solutions. Major trends expected in the forecast period include a heightened demand for eco-friendly and fuel-efficient transportation solutions, adoption of advanced technologies in logistics, development and testing of autonomous car carriers, increasing demand for customizable and flexible transport options, and the rise of digital platforms facilitating logistics operations.

The car carrier market is poised for growth driven by the expanding automotive industry. This sector encompasses the manufacturing, sales, and maintenance of motor vehicles such as cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Growth in the automotive industry is fueled by factors such as economic development, environmental advantages, consumer benefits, global competitiveness, and infrastructure enhancements. Car carriers play a crucial role in transporting new vehicles from manufacturers to dealerships, transferring inventory between locations, and facilitating long-distance moves for individuals and businesses. For example, Statistics Canada reported in June 2024 that Canada saw a 0.3% increase in registered road motor vehicles in 2022, reaching a total of 26.3 million vehicles, underscoring the automotive industry's growth driving demand in the car carrier market.

Leading companies in the car carrier market are focusing on advanced technologies such as liquefied natural gas (LNG) battery hybrid car carriers to gain a competitive edge. These specialized vessels are primarily powered by LNG and utilize battery propulsion for additional efficiency. For instance, United European Car Carriers (UECC) launched its LNG battery hybrid car carrier in January 2022. This environmentally friendly vessel complies with stringent emissions regulations and features cutting-edge dual-fuel LNG and battery hybrid propulsion technology. With a capacity of 3,600 vehicles across ten cargo decks, it sets a new standard for sustainable car transport operations.

In December 2023, SFL Corporation acquired Emden, an LNG dual-fuel vehicle carrier constructed by Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) and China Shipbuilding Trading (CSTC). This acquisition enhances SFL Corporation's fleet with advanced, eco-friendly vessels such as the Emden, highlighting the industry's shift towards sustainable transportation solutions.

Major companies operating in the car carrier market are Miller Industries Inc., Featherlite Trailers, Big Tex Trailers, PJ Trailers, Cottrell Trailer, Kassbohrer Transport Technik GmbH, Load Trail LLC, Bravo Trailers LLC, ATC Trailers, Haulmark Trailers, H&H Trailers, Sundowner Trailers, Aluma, Cargo-Mate Trailers, Jerr-Dan carriers, Boydstun, T and E Auto Haulers, CIMC Vehicles (Group) Co. Ltd., Sure-Trac Trailers, Appalachian Trailers, Wally-Mo Inc.

North America was the largest region in the car carrier market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the car carrier market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the car carrier market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The car carrier market consists of sales of single-level carriers, multi-level carriers, and flatbed carriers. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Car Carrier Global Market Report 2024 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on car carrier market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The impact of sanctions, supply chain disruptions, and altered demand for goods and services due to the Russian Ukraine war, impacting various macro-economic factors and parameters in the Eastern European region and its subsequent effect on global markets.

The impact of higher inflation in many countries and the resulting spike in interest rates.

The continued but declining impact of COVID-19 on supply chains and consumption patterns.

Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Type: Open-Air Car Carrier; Enclosed Car Carrier
2) By Material: Steel; Aluminum; Fiber; Plastic
3) By Vehicle Type: Passenger Cars; Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs); Commercial Vehicles
4) By End-User: Automotive Sales Service Shop 4S; Terminals; Other End-Users
Companies Mentioned: Miller Industries Inc.; Featherlite Trailers; Big Tex Trailers; PJ Trailers; Cottrell Trailer
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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1. Executive Summary

2. Car Carrier Market Characteristics

3. Car Carrier Market Trends And Strategies

4. Car Carrier Market - Macro Economic Scenario

4.1. Impact Of High Inflation On The Market
4.2. Ukraine-Russia War Impact On The Market
4.3. COVID-19 Impact On The Market

5. Global Car Carrier Market Size and Growth

5.1. Global Car Carrier Market Drivers and Restraints
- 5.1.1. Drivers Of The Market
- 5.1.2. Restraints Of The Market
5.2. Global Car Carrier Historic Market Size and Growth, 2018 - 2023, Value ($ Billion)
5.3. Global Car Carrier Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2023 - 2028, 2033F, Value ($ Billion)

6. Car Carrier Market Segmentation

6.1. Global Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
Open-Air Car Carrier
Enclosed Car Carrier
6.2. Global Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
Steel
Aluminum
Fiber
Plastic
6.3. Global Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
Passenger Cars
Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs)
Commercial Vehicles
6.4. Global Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
Automotive Sales Service Shop 4S
Terminals
Other End-Users

7. Car Carrier Market Regional And Country Analysis

7.1. Global Car Carrier Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Car Carrier Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

8. Asia-Pacific Car Carrier Market

8.1. Asia-Pacific Car Carrier Market Overview
Region Information, Impact Of COVID-19, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
8.2. Asia-Pacific Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
8.3. Asia-Pacific Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
8.4. Asia-Pacific Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

9. China Car Carrier Market

9.1. China Car Carrier Market Overview
9.2. China Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F,$ Billion
9.3. China Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F,$ Billion
9.4. China Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F,$ Billion

10. India Car Carrier Market

10.1. India Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
10.2. India Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
10.3. India Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

11. Japan Car Carrier Market

11.1. Japan Car Carrier Market Overview
11.2. Japan Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
11.3. Japan Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
11.4. Japan Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

12. Australia Car Carrier Market

12.1. Australia Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
12.2. Australia Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
12.3. Australia Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

13. Indonesia Car Carrier Market

13.1. Indonesia Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
13.2. Indonesia Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
13.3. Indonesia Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

14. South Korea Car Carrier Market

14.1. South Korea Car Carrier Market Overview
14.2. South Korea Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
14.3. South Korea Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
14.4. South Korea Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

15. Western Europe Car Carrier Market

15.1. Western Europe Car Carrier Market Overview
15.2. Western Europe Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
15.3. Western Europe Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
15.4. Western Europe Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

16. UK Car Carrier Market

16.1. UK Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
16.2. UK Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
16.3. UK Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

17. Germany Car Carrier Market

17.1. Germany Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
17.2. Germany Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
17.3. Germany Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

18. France Car Carrier Market

18.1. France Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
18.2. France Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
18.3. France Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

19. Italy Car Carrier Market

19.1. Italy Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
19.2. Italy Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
19.3. Italy Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

20. Spain Car Carrier Market

20.1. Spain Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
20.2. Spain Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
20.3. Spain Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

21. Eastern Europe Car Carrier Market

21.1. Eastern Europe Car Carrier Market Overview
21.2. Eastern Europe Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
21.3. Eastern Europe Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
21.4. Eastern Europe Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

22. Russia Car Carrier Market

22.1. Russia Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
22.2. Russia Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
22.3. Russia Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

23. North America Car Carrier Market

23.1. North America Car Carrier Market Overview
23.2. North America Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
23.3. North America Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
23.4. North America Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

24. USA Car Carrier Market

24.1. USA Car Carrier Market Overview
24.2. USA Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
24.3. USA Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
24.4. USA Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

25. Canada Car Carrier Market

25.1. Canada Car Carrier Market Overview
25.2. Canada Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
25.3. Canada Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
25.4. Canada Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

26. South America Car Carrier Market

26.1. South America Car Carrier Market Overview
26.2. South America Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
26.3. South America Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
26.4. South America Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

27. Brazil Car Carrier Market

27.1. Brazil Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
27.2. Brazil Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
27.3. Brazil Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

28. Middle East Car Carrier Market

28.1. Middle East Car Carrier Market Overview
28.2. Middle East Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
28.3. Middle East Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
28.4. Middle East Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

29. Africa Car Carrier Market

29.1. Africa Car Carrier Market Overview
29.2. Africa Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
29.3. Africa Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
29.4. Africa Car Carrier Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

30. Car Carrier Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles

30.1. Car Carrier Market Competitive Landscape
30.2. Car Carrier Market Company Profiles
- 30.2.1. Miller Industries Inc.
  - 30.2.1.1. Overview
  - 30.2.1.2. Products and Services
  - 30.2.1.3. Strategy
  - 30.2.1.4. Financial Performance
- 30.2.2. Featherlite Trailers
  - 30.2.2.1. Overview
  - 30.2.2.2. Products and Services
  - 30.2.2.3. Strategy
  - 30.2.2.4. Financial Performance
- 30.2.3. Big Tex Trailers
  - 30.2.3.1. Overview
  - 30.2.3.2. Products and Services
  - 30.2.3.3. Strategy
  - 30.2.3.4. Financial Performance
- 30.2.4. PJ Trailers
  - 30.2.4.1. Overview
  - 30.2.4.2. Products and Services
  - 30.2.4.3. Strategy
  - 30.2.4.4. Financial Performance
- 30.2.5. Cottrell Trailer
  - 30.2.5.1. Overview
  - 30.2.5.2. Products and Services
  - 30.2.5.3. Strategy
  - 30.2.5.4. Financial Performance

31. Car Carrier Market Other Major And Innovative Companies

31.1. Kassbohrer Transport Technik GmbH
31.2. Load Trail LLC
31.3. Bravo Trailers LLC
31.4. ATC Trailers
31.5. Haulmark Trailers
31.6. H&H Trailers
31.7. Sundowner Trailers
31.8. Aluma
31.9. Cargo-Mate Trailers
31.10. Jerr-Dan carriers
31.11. Boydstun
31.12. T and E Auto Haulers
31.13. CIMC Vehicles (Group) Co. Ltd.
31.14. Sure-Trac Trailers
31.15. Appalachian Trailers

32. Global Car Carrier Market Competitive Benchmarking

33. Global Car Carrier Market Competitive Dashboard

34. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Car Carrier Market

35. Car Carrier Market Future Outlook and Potential Analysis

35.1 Car Carrier Market In 2028 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
35.2 Car Carrier Market In 2028 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
35.3 Car Carrier Market In 2028 - Growth Strategies
- 35.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
- 35.3.2 Competitor Strategies

36. Appendix

36.1. Abbreviations
36.2. Currencies
36.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
36.4. Research Inquiries
36.5. The Business Research Company
36.6. Copyright And Disclaimer