Utility Trucks Market Size & Share 2024 - 2032
Market Size by Product (Garbage Truck, Fire Truck, Dump Truck, Sweeper Truck), by Fuel (ICE, Electric) & Forecast.
Report ID: GMI4931
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Published Date: April 2024
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Preeti Wadhwani, Aishvarya Ambekar
Utility Trucks Market Size
Utility Trucks Market size was valued at USD 36.3 billion in 2023 and is estimated to register a CAGR of 7.5% between 2024 and 2032. The growing economic and infrastructure development across the globe is driving the demand for utility trucks. For instance, according to the Press Informatics Bureau (PIB) in November 2022, projects valued at USD 1.3 trillion were mapped under the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) in India. Moreover, the infrastructure capital investment budget was boosted by 33% to USD 122 billion under Budget 2023–24 of the Indian government.
Utility Trucks Market Key Takeaways
Market Size & Growth
Key Market Drivers
Challenges
Utility trucks are used to transport workers, supplies, and equipment to & from construction sites for infrastructure projects including building roads and bridges and installing utilities. Utility vehicles fitted with cranes, winches, and lifting platforms are needed for effective construction and maintenance work.
The requirement for municipal services including the disposal of waste, street lighting upkeep, and urban development projects has grown due to rapid urbanization. To do the jobs effectively, utility trucks are necessary. For instance, according to UNCTAD statistics, in 2022, the percentage of people living in cities increased to 56.9%. It is generally higher in developed countries (79.7% in 2022) than in underdeveloped countries (52.3%). Hence, the growing urbanization across the globe is driving the utility trucks market.
Purchasing, utilizing, and maintaining utility vehicles can be costly, particularly if they include specialized features and equipment. Businesses, governments, and organizations with tight budgets may find it difficult to deal with high upfront expenses.
Several utility vehicles are comparatively less fuel-efficient compared to passenger cars, especially heavy-loading trucks and vans. Fuel efficiency improvements are required to save operating costs and reduce carbon emissions.
Utility trucks are widely used in metropolitan areas for maintenance, building, and transportation and are considered a major source of air and noise pollution. Investments in more eco-friendly technologies, alternative fuels, and pollution control techniques are necessary to address the environmental impact of utility vehicles.
Utility Trucks Market Trends
The market for utility trucks is witnessing increased electrification, as the demand for electric and hybrid utility vehicles is rising. Electric utility trucks are desirable for applications including urban distribution, municipal services, and light-duty work as they provide advantages including lower emissions, reduced operating costs, and quieter operation. For instance, in March 2023, Club Car launched the Club Car Urban LSV and XR models of street-legal electric utility vehicles. The launch expanded the company’s Electric Vehicle (EV) portfolio in North America.
Modern technologies are being incorporated into utility trucks to boost productivity, safety, and efficiency. Modern utility trucks come equipped with standard features, such as integrated diagnostics, GPS tracking, collision avoidance systems, and telematics systems, to improve driver safety, fleet administration, and overall operating efficiency.
Utility Trucks Market Analysis
Based on product, the market is divided into garbage trucks, fire trucks, dump trucks, and sweeper trucks. The dump truck segment is expected to hold over 37% of the market share by 2032. The demand for dump utility trucks is influenced by the construction sector. Dump trucks are becoming increasingly essential to move materials, such as sand, gravel, boulders, and building debris, to & from construction sites as global construction activities continue to grow.
Dump utility trucks are employed to collect, transport, and dispose of solid garbage and debris in waste management activities, such as collection, landfill operations, and recycling, by municipalities, waste management businesses, and construction organizations. These uses are responsible for the increasing popularity of dump utility vehicles.
Based on fuel, the utility trucks market is categorized into ICE and electric. The Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) segment held over 61% of the market share in 2023. The infrastructure for electric and alternative fuel vehicles is still under development in many areas. The benefit of using gas stations and other pre-existing fueling infrastructure makes ICE utility trucks more accessible for fleet operations.
Compared to their electric and alternative fuel competitors, ICE utility trucks frequently offer greater payload capabilities and longer driving ranges. This makes them appropriate for uses, such as long-distance driving, construction, and utility maintenance, that involve a lot of driving or lifting heavy objects.
Asia Pacific dominated the global utility trucks market, generating USD 23.93 billion in revenue in 2023. Utility trucks gaining importance in last-mile delivery and urban logistics owing to the expansion of e-commerce and online retailing in Asia Pacific. Utility trucks are in high demand in metropolitan areas as delivery vans, light trucks, and specialty vehicles are necessary for moving items from distribution centers to customers' doorsteps.
The proliferation of telecommunications networks and the introduction of 5G technology have increased the need for utility trucks to build, maintain, and repair communication infrastructure including fiber-optic cables, cell towers, and network equipment.
To enhance fleet management, optimize routes, and boost operational efficiency, utility truck fleets in Germany, the UK, and other European regions are progressively implementing digitalization and connectivity technologies. Fleet managers in the region are minimizing operating expenses and maximizing vehicle utilization with the use of telematics systems, GPS tracking, and data analytics.
Concerning extensive trade and economic activities, the UAE is a key logistics and transportation center in the Middle East. The UAE government has implemented utility trucks to sustain the country’s thriving commerce environment while performing logistical activities including last-mile delivery, distribution, and product transportation.
Utility Trucks Market Share
AB Volvo and Bucher Industries are the major players in the utility trucks industry holds over 10% of market share. Volvo Group produces utility trucks under the Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks brands. The company offers a variety of commercial vehicles, chassis cabs, and vocational trucks for use in municipal, transportation, utility, and construction applications. On the other hand, Bucher Municipal produces a variety of street sweepers intended for use in urban and municipal cleaning settings. Many sizes of these street sweepers are available for use on roads and in cities, along with compact sweepers for small streets.
The industry is highly competitive as several key players are emerging and competing with major players, vying for market share.
Utility Trucks Market Companies
Major companies operating in the utility trucks industry are:
Utility Trucks Industry News
The utility trucks market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecasts in terms of revenue (USD Billion), and shipments (Units) from 2021 to 2032, for the following segments:
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