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Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing in Germany Industry Data and Analysis
Travelling by motorhome and caravan has become increasingly popular in recent years. This trend has been further accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, as people have come to value self-sufficient, low-contact travel. Consequently, the sector’s turnover has risen during the pandemic. The sector is benefiting from the popularity of camping holidays, as evidenced by the rising number of campers who rent or buy recreational vehicles. In recent years, a growing number of customers have opted to buy a motorhome rather than rent one. Demand for motorhomes and caravans reached a provisional peak in 2023. Subsequently, industry turnover fell significantly and returned to normal levels. These developments have contributed to a decline in turnover for motorhome and caravan manufacturers of an average of 6 per cent per year over the past five years. A 2.2 per cent year-on-year decline in turnover is expected for 2026, meaning that industry turnover is forecast to stand at 4.6 billion euros.
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IBISWorld's research coverage on the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing industry in Germany includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2016-2031. The most recent publication was released July 2026.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing industry in Germany operates under the WZ industry code SP29.01DE. The sector encompasses the manufacture of both towed and motorised recreational vehicles. The motorhome falls into the motorised category of recreational vehicles and usually comprises a sleeping area, a kitchen and sanitary facilities. A caravan is a trailer without its own engine. It is fitted with similar facilities to a motorhome. A towing vehicle is required to move a caravan. Related terms covered in the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing industry in Germany include caravan and glamping.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing industry in Germany include Motorhomes with engine capacities between 1,500 and 2,500 cm³, Motorhomes with an engine capacity of over 2,500 cm³ and Foldable caravans weighing less than 1,600 kg.
What companies are included in this industry?
The Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing industry in Germany is highly fragmented with no companies holding a market share greater than 5%.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed product and service segmentation, analysis of major markets and international trade data for the for the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing industry in Germany. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing industry in Germany. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing industry in Germany. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing industry in Germany. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing industry in Germany.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing industry in Germany in 2026?
The market size of the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing industry in Germany is €4.6bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing industry in Germany in 2026?
There are 33 businesses in the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing industry in Germany, which has declined at a CAGR of 6.0 % between 2021 and 2026.
How may import tariffs affect the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing industry in Germany is likely to be impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a moderate share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing industry in Germany is likely to be significantly impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
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 declining at a CAGR of 6.0 % between 2021 and 2026.
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 motorhomes and Manufacture of caravans are part of the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing industry in Germany.
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