The trailer and semi-trailer market in Spain closed 2024 with a growth of 6,33%, reaching 15.009 registrations. According to ASFARES data, national production represents 76,6% of the market, highlighting the role of Spanish manufacturers in a sector that continues to gain ground in Europe.
6,33% growth in the trailer and semi-trailer market
With 15.009 units registered in 2024, the market reached its second best record in the last 16 years, only surpassed by 2016. Specialized trailers and semi-trailers have been the main drivers of growth, while general cargo vehicles have registered slight declines.
Analysis by type of trailer and semi-trailer in 2024
| Vehicle | Units 2024 | Variation (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Canvas | 4.767 | -2% |
| Refrigerators (fridges) | 4.713 | + 3 % |
| Tippers | 1.781 | + 37 % |
| Cisterns | 867 | + 33 % |
| Dollies | 463 | + 99 % |
| Mobile floors | 279 | + 9,4 % |
| Vans | 684 | -3% |
| Container transport | 609 | -11% |
Overall, specialist vehicles such as dump trucks, tankers and dollies have seen the largest increases, while general cargo vehicles such as curtainsiders and box trucks have seen declines.
Lecitrailer, market leader with a 24,8% share
Lecitrailer closes 2024 as the leading manufacturer of trailers and semi-trailers, with 3.722 registered units and a 24,8% share. It is followed by Schmitz Cargo Bull (3.511 units, 23,39%) and Krone (1.080 units, 7,2%). Between the three manufacturers, they account for 55,39% of the market.
| Manufacturer | Units | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Lecitrailer | 3.722 | 24,80 % |
| Schmitz Cargo Bull | 3.511 | 23,39 % |
| Krone | 1.080 | 7,20 % |
| Indetruck | 901 | 6,00 % |
| Sister Iberian | 731 | 4,87 % |
| Granalu | 531 | 3,54 % |
| Tisvol | 417 | 2,78 % |
| Guillen | 396 | 2,64 % |
| Koegel | 342 | 2,28 % |
| Parcisa | 191 | 1,27 % |
Forecasts for the sector in 2025 and beyond
Looking ahead to 2025, slight declines are expected for some types of vehicles, but with localised growth in specialised segments. At the European level, a recovery cycle is anticipated after two years of decline, which will benefit national manufacturers, which are highly export-oriented.
