The Light Commercial Vehicle Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 633.98 Bn in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 8.1% over the forecast period 2023 to 2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
Light commercial vehicles are medium-sized vehicles used for transportation of goods and materials. They include vans, pickup trucks and minibuses. They find usage in courier services, construction, transportation and other commercial activities. Key types are cargo vans, pickup trucks and chassis cabs. The cargo vans segment dominates the market due to high demand from logistics and delivery services.
Market Dynamics:
The growth of the e-commerce industry is a key driver for the light commercial vehicle market. The rising number of online shopping orders has increased demand for delivery vehicles. This is positively impacting the cargo van segment. Another major driver is growth in construction and infrastructure development activities. Many countries are focusing on building roads, airports and other projects which requires transportation of construction materials and equipment. This augment the demand for pickup trucks and chassis cabs. Stringent emission norms in regions like Europe and China regarding commercial vehicles is also propelling the electric LCV segment. Various government incentives and subsidies are encouraging fleet operators and companies to switch to electric light commercial vehicles.
Segment Analysis
The Global Light Commercial Vehicle Market Sizehas three dominating segments – vans, pick-up trucks and buses & coaches. Vans dominate the market with over 45% share as they are more convenient for last mile delivery operations in e-commerce andOffline retail sectors. Their small size allows for nimble movement in crowded city traffic and easy parking.
PEST Analysis
Political: Stringent emission norms in regions like Europe encourage adoption of electric LCVs which receive non-fiscal incentives like permission for use in certain restricted areas.
Economic: A growing economy boosts industries like construction, retail, and transportation which increase demand for versatile LCVs for goods mobility.
Social: Rising e-commerce penetration drives demand for delivery vans. Young population prefer using rental LCVs for leisure travel or shift small loads.
Technological: Adoption of newer platform technologies like connected services and ADAS features in high-end LCVs improves safety and operation efficiency.
Key Takeaways
The global Light Commercial Vehicle Market is expected to witness high growth, exhibiting CAGR of 8.1% over the forecast period, due to increasing proliferation of e-commerce sector. The high demand for last-mile deliveries is further driving the LCV market size, which is expected to reach US$ 1,090.62 Bn by 2030.
From a regional perspective, Asia Pacific dominates the global LCV market with a share of over 50% in 2023 led by China, India and ASEAN countries. This is attributed to growing industrial and commercial activities. Europe is another major LCV market driven by strict emission regulations favoring electric LCV adoption in the region.
Key players operating in the Light Commercial Vehicle market are Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company, Renault SA, Ashok Leyland Ltd, VE Commercial Vehicles Limited, Tata Motors Ltd, SML Isuzu Limited, GM Group, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, Volkswagen AG, Toyota Motor Corporation and Stellantis NV. Major players are focusing on electric LCV offerings and connectivity enabled services to strengthen their positions in the dynamic market.
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1. Source: Coherent Market Insights, Public sources, Desk research
2. We have leveraged AI tools to mine information and compile it