Automotive Trailer Market Report 2026

The automotive trailer market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $25.19 billion in 2025 to $26.19 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to commercial vehicle sales growth, expansion of road freight, infrastructure development, dominance of dry van trailers, logistics industry growth.

The automotive trailer market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $31.84 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to e-commerce expansion, cold chain investments, demand for fuel-efficient towing, smart trailer adoption, growth in last-mile delivery. Major trends in the forecast period include growth in logistics and freight transport, rising demand for refrigerated trailers, adoption of lightweight trailer materials, expansion of e-commerce transport, customization of trailer designs.

The increasing demand in the automotive industry is expected to drive the growth of the automotive trailer market in the coming years. The automotive industry encompasses the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and sale of vehicles. Automotive trailers are used to transport vehicles from manufacturing plants to dealerships or distribution centers and are also employed for specialized vehicles such as race cars and oversized vehicles. For instance, in January 2024, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, a Belgium-based automotive industry body, reported that the EU car market grew by 13.9% in 2023 compared to 2022, reaching total annual sales of 10.5 million vehicles. Therefore, the growing demand in the automotive industry is supporting the expansion of the automotive trailer market.

Product innovation is a key trend gaining traction in the automotive trailers market. Leading companies are introducing innovative products to maintain and strengthen their market position. For example, in March 2023, Lightship RV, a US-based recreational vehicle company, launched the Lightship L1, the first purpose-built, aerodynamic, all-electric travel trailer. The L1, three times more aerodynamic than a conventional trailer, features a patented power system that integrates an automotive electric vehicle battery and powertrain with a domestic-scale solar system. While harvesting and storing clean solar energy, the L1 can propel itself, minimizing range or MPG loss for the towing vehicle and powering multiple all-electric devices within the vehicle.

In July 2025, Martin Group, a UK-based private investment firm, acquired Montracon Limited for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition allows Martin Group to strengthen its presence in the UK manufacturing sector by investing in a well-established trailer brand and supporting long-term operational and capacity growth. Montracon Limited is a UK-based manufacturer of commercial road transport trailers, offering a broad range of trailer solutions.

Major companies operating in the automotive trailer market report include Bockmann Fahrzeugwerke GmbH, Dennison Trailers Ltd., Humbaur GmbH, Great Dane Trailers Inc., Ifor Williams Trailers Ltd., Wabash National Corp., Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co., Schmitz Cargobull, Fontaine Commercial Trailer Inc., Load Rite Trailers Inc., East Manufacturing Company, Felling trailers Inc., MAC Trailer Enterprises Inc., Fruehauf Trailer Corporation, Deopker Industries Limited, Manac Trailers Inc., Heil Trailer International LLC, Stoughton Trailers, Wilson Trailer Company, Vanguard National Trailer Corporation, Trail King Industries, Pitts Trailers, Reitnouer Inc., Hyundai Translead, Kentucky Trailer, Strick Trailer, Travis Body & Trailer Inc., Doonan Specialized Trailer LLC, Dorsey Trailer, Talbert Manufacturing, Western Trailer, M.H. Eby Inc., Featherlite Trailers, Felling Trailers, Transcraft Corporation, Timpte Inc., XL Specialized Trailers, Kaufman Trailers, Haulmark Industries.

North America was the largest region in the automotive trailers market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the automotive trailer market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive trailer market report include Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automotive trailer market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automotive trailers market consists of sales of utility trailers, horse trailers, boat trailers, and travel trailers. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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