U.S.: Market for Travel Trailers And Campers 2024

Market Size for Travel Trailers And Campers in the U.S.

In 2023, the U.S. travel trailer and camper market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed a significant increase. Travel trailer and camper consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then plummeted in the following year.

Production of Travel Trailers And Campers in the U.S.

In value terms, travel trailer and camper production contracted slightly to $X in 2023. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2013 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Travel Trailers And Campers

Exports from the U.S.

In 2023, overseas shipments of travel trailers and campers increased by X% to X units, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, travel trailer and camper exports shrank markedly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2022, and then fell notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X units) was the main destination for travel trailer and camper exports from the United States, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, travel trailer and camper exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X units), threefold. Egypt (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mexico stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (X% per year) and Egypt (X.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for travel trailer and camper exported from the United States were Mexico ($X), Canada ($X) and Egypt ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Mexico, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average travel trailer and camper export price stood at $X per unit in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Australia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Travel Trailers And Campers

Imports into the U.S.

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of travel trailers and campers, when their volume decreased by X% to X units. Overall, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, travel trailer and camper imports contracted to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Mexico (X units) and Canada (X units) were the main suppliers of travel trailer and camper imports to the United States, together accounting for X% of total imports. Thailand, Spain, India and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of X.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest travel trailer and camper suppliers to the United States were China ($X), Canada ($X) and Mexico ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Thailand, Spain, India and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Thailand, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average travel trailer and camper import price amounted to $X per unit, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Canada ($X per unit) and Mexico ($X per unit), while the price for India ($X per unit) and Spain ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform