European Market

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With 221,000 new registrations, it achieves its third-best result since the boom years of 2020/21

  • The European leisure vehicle market returns to growth in2024 after consolidation (+5 per cent)
  • Growth is driven by the motor caravan segment (+10 per cent), while the caravan market shows initial signs of stabilisation
  • High vehicle inventories lead to production cuts and sales support, while end customer demand remains high

Source: CIVD analysis of ECF member reports, estimates, rounded

  • Germany remains Europe’s growth engine, while Italy and the UK provide important impetus
  • With a 44 per cent market share, Germany leads, ahead of France (15 per cent) and the United Kingdom (13 per cent)

Fundamental Study: Economic Impact of Caravan Tourism The dwif has highlighted the significant economic relevance of camping and motor caravan tourism in Germany, analyzing regional needs in this sector. Find out more
Monthly Registrations This overview shows the new registrations of motor caravans and caravans in Germany. Find out more
Worldwide Market Here you can get an overview of the global leisure vehicle market and its development Find out more
Committees and Working Groups In the CIVD committees, experts from the member companies and the CIVD departments work on the sustainable design of the holiday form of caravanning. Find out more