Trade Trends
Global exports of firefighting vehicles declined from $1.51B in 2019 to $1.20B in 2023, representing a 20.36% decrease over the five-year period. Export values reached their lowest point in 2022 at $1.07B, followed by a partial recovery in 2023.
This downward trend reflects shifting demand dynamics influenced by fiscal pressures, changing government spending priorities, and evolving public safety strategies. Despite the overall contraction, the rebound observed in 2023 signals renewed procurement activity and growing investment in modern firefighting vehicles and advanced emergency response technologies.
Top Trading Countries
- Austria led global exports in 2024 with $247.21M, up from $183.37M in 2023 but significantly below $397.18M in 2019. This reflects a 53.83% decline from 2019 to 2023, followed by a strong 34.81% recovery from 2023 to 2024.
- United States exported $214.70M in 2024, rising from $194.10M in 2023 but down from $253.79M in 2019. This represents a 23.52% decrease from 2019 to 2023 and a 10.61% increase from 2023 to 2024.
- Germany recorded $178.88M in 2024, up from $165.95M in 2023 but below $222.28M in 2019. This marks a 25.34% decline from 2019 to 2023 and a 7.79% rise from 2023 to 2024.
- United Arab Emirates exported $73.05M in 2023, slightly higher than $70.46M in 2019, reflecting a modest 3.67% growth over the period.
- Finland posted $71.91M in 2024, up from $65.92M in 2023 but down from $83.97M in 2019. This reflects a 21.5% decline from 2019 to 2023 and a 9.1% recovery from 2023 to 2024.
- Poland recorded $66.01M in 2024, rising sharply from $41.75M in 2023 and $50.09M in 2019. This represents a 16.65% decline from 2019 to 2023, followed by a strong 58.1% increase from 2023 to 2024.
On the Rise
- United Kingdom showed exceptional growth, expanding exports from $4.11M in 2019 to $21.04M in 2023 and $27.11M in 2024. This reflects a 411.86% increase from 2019 to 2023 and a further 28.87% rise from 2023 to 2024.
- Spain surged from $19.02M in 2019 to $22.87M in 2023 and $58.32M in 2024. This marks a 20.26% increase from 2019 to 2023 and a remarkable 155.03% growth from 2023 to 2024.
- France grew exports from $20.44M in 2019 to $28.24M in 2023 and $44.36M in 2024. This reflects a 38.16% rise from 2019 to 2023 and a strong 57.06% increase from 2023 to 2024.
- Canada expanded steadily, increasing exports from $4.91M in 2019 to $9.66M in 2023 and $11.69M in 2024. This represents a 96.69% increase from 2019 to 2023 and a 20.93% rise from 2023 to 2024.
- Turkey experienced rapid expansion from $16.24M in 2019 to $69.57M in 2023, a 328.38% increase. However, exports declined to $32.05M in 2024, marking a 53.94% decrease from 2023.
These rising exporters highlight a shifting global landscape, with several countries strengthening their position in the specialized firefighting vehicle market through increased production capacity and export diversification.
Disclaimer
These insights are based on available trade data and may not represent the full market reality.
