Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2015-2030)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 1.2 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €5.4bn in 2025.
Trends and Insights
Demand for motorhomes and caravans reached a temporary peak in 2023
- The demand for motorhomes and caravans has risen sharply during the coronavirus pandemic in 2021 and 2022. With a motorhome or caravan, journeys can be planned individually, self-sufficiently and therefore with minimal contact, which has led to an increase in demand for these products.
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Industry outlook (2025-2030)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
The caravanning industry has a good position in the search for sustainable travel options
- The growing environmental awareness among the population is a key growth driver for German manufacturers of motorhomes and caravans. For example, not travelling by plane or ship is a factor in buying a motorhome. A camping holiday is seen as the most ecological way to travel. Industry players are likely to continue to benefit from this positive image in the future. Travellers can decide how environmentally friendly they want their trip to be. This also applies to their own driving style, for example.
Biggest companies in the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing in Germany
There are no companies that hold a market share exceeding 5% in the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing in Germany industry.
Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Motorhomes with cubic capacity between 1,500 and 2,500 cm³, Motorhomes with an engine capacity of over 2,500 cm³ and Folding caravans weighing less than 1,600 kg. Motorhomes with cubic capacity between 1,500 and 2,500 cm³ is the largest segment of the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing in Germany.
Trends and Insights
Motorhomes with an engine capacity of between 1,500 and 2,500 cubic centimetres are suitable for family holidays, for example
- The cubic capacity indicates the volume of an engine's cylinders and is usually measured in cubic centimetres. A motorhome with an engine capacity of 1,500 to 2,500 cubic centimetres is equipped with a relatively large engine, which gives the vehicle more power and torque. These characteristics are an advantage when the motorhome is fully loaded or travelling in mountainous terrain.
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About this industry
Industry definition
The industry comprises the manufacture of towable and motorised leisure vehicles. The motorhome falls under the motorised category of leisure vehicles and usually includes a sleeping area, a kitchen and sanitary facilities. The caravan is a trailer without motorised drive. It is equipped with similar facilities to the motorhome. A towing vehicle is required to move a caravan.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing industry in Germany include Manufacture of mobile homes and Manufacture of caravans.Companies
Companies covered in the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing industry in Germany include .Purchase this report to view all major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
Related terms covered in the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing industry in Germany include caravan and glamping.Industry Code
WZ 29.10.1 - Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing in Germany
Performance
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Analyst insights
Rising environmental awareness is increasing the demand for caravans and motorhomes. Camping holidays are considered particularly ecological compared to other travel options.
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Employees, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Businesses, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Profit, including historical (2015-2025)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Factors that influence volatility in the industry
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
Products and Markets
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Analyst insight
Lightweight, foldable caravans are very popular. Foldable caravans weighing less than 1,600 kilograms are easy to transport and can be stored well due to their small size.
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2025
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2025
- Major market segmentation in 2025
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
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Analyst insights
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In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2025
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2025
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2025
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2025
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2025
Detailed analysis
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
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Analyst insights
Large manufacturers with well-known brands dominate the market. High-revenue manufacturers such as Erwin Hymer, Knaus Tabbert and Bürstner have a strong market position, most...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2020-2025
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
In order for a vehicle to be registered as a motorhome, various minimum requirements must be met. These include the equipment, which must include a table, seating and sleepin...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
The manufacturers are dependent on skilled labour due to the manual production steps. Specialised bodywork and vehicle construction mechanics with specialist knowledge are re...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2025
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2025
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
- Employees per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- Average Wage (2015-2030)
- Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
- Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2015-2030)
- IVA (2015-2030)
- Establishments (2015-2030)
- Enterprises (2015-2030)
- Employment (2015-2030)
- Exports (2015-2030)
- Imports (2015-2030)
- Wages (2015-2030)
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What is the market size of the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing industry in Germany in 2025?
The market size of the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing industry in Germany is €5.4bn in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing industry in Germany in 2025?
There are 52 businesses in the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing industry in Germany, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.4 % between 2020 and 2025.
Has the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing industry in Germany has been growing at a CAGR of 1.2 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What does the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing industry in Germany include?
Manufacture of mobile homes and Manufacture of caravans are part of the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing industry in Germany.
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Key data sources in Germany include:
- German Federal Statistics Office (Destatis)
- European Statistics Office (Eurostat)
- United Nations Comtrade
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