Registrations of motorhomes and caravans in Poland - report for the first quarter of 2023

The Polish Automotive Industry Association and the Polish Caravanning Group present a report on the registration of new and used campers and caravans in the first quarter of 2023, based on data from the Central Vehicle Register.

In the first quarter of 2023, we recorded a decrease in the number of first registrations of new motorhomes in Poland by 33.8% (-147 units) y/y.

In the category of new caravans, 21.6% fewer units were registered in the first three months of 2023 than in the same period of 2022 (-54 units) y/y.

In the category of first registrations of imported used motorhomes in Poland, 1.5% fewer vehicles were registered in the first quarter (-6 units) y/y.

In terms of countries of origin in the case of imported motorhomes, the leaders remain unchanged: Germany (146 units) and France (101 units). In third and fourth place were Belgium (22 pieces) and the Netherlands (21 pieces).

In the countries of origin of imported used caravans, Denmark was in first place (363 pieces), followed by Great Britain (347 pieces) and third place by the Netherlands (317 pieces).

Jakub Faryś, president of the Polish Automotive Industry Association, says: “After many quarters of significant increases, registrations of new camping vehicles and trailers have clearly slowed down. The larger decline we have seen in new camper registrations is the result of chassis availability issues and the still-felt effects of the COVID epidemic, the semiconductor crisis and the disruption of supply chains.

Registrations of used motorhomes remain at last year's level, while registrations of used caravans have increased slightly. This reflects the general trend on the domestic automotive market, where, due to the level of wealth of buyers, used vehicles - including campers - are still more popular.

Observing the situation in the production sector, we can only hope that the recent increases in car prices, the increase in the prices of raw materials used for the production of vehicles and bodies, and high inflation will not significantly affect the trailer and camper market in the coming months and that it will gradually grow.

Sebastian Klauz, vice-president of PGC, publisher of the Polski Caravaning magazine, comments: “The results of the registration of new vehicles leave no doubt. We are returning to the continuation of the pre-pandemic growth trend. We must forget about the times of abnormal COVID surges. It is also difficult to assess the market year to year when the situation has changed dramatically in recent years.

In the new vehicle category, there are reshuffles in the positions of individual brands. VW is still the undisputed leader, but the second position is taken away by the Roller Team brand by Benimar. This is the first such case in history.

Another fact worth noting is the fourth position of the luxury brand Carthago. This shows the age-old truth that wealthy people are not susceptible to poor economic conditions.

There has also been a reshuffle in trailers. Hobby remains in the unshakable first position, but a change took place in subsequent places due to the constantly growing sales of the Niewiadów brand.

In our comparison, we notice a completely different situation in the used vehicle category. This market segment is doing much better.

Campers with a symbolic minus and trailers with a large increase, as much as 12%, show increased supply abroad. Poles are eager to buy them, thus building a base of camping vehicles on the Polish market. This, in turn, will increase the demand for service.”

About PZPM:

The Polish Automotive Industry Association (PZPM) is the largest Polish organization of employers in the automotive industry, currently associating 57 companies: manufacturers and representatives of manufacturers of motor vehicles, motorcycles, scooters and body manufacturers in Poland. PZPM is a member of the European Association of Vehicle Manufacturers ACEA, the Association of European Motorcycle Manufacturers ACEM and the European Association of Bodywork and Trailer Manufacturers
and Trailers - CLCCR. Represents the interests of member companies in contacts with administrative authorities
in Poland and Europe, the media, trade unions, other industry organizations and the entire society.

CONTACT FOR MEDIA:

Jakub Faryś, e-mail: [email protected], tel.: (22) 322 71 98 or 602 475 701
Anna Materzok, e-mail: [email protected], tel.: (22) 322 71 98 or 608 666 124

About PGC:

The Polish Caravaning Group Association was established in 2019 on the initiative of many people from the industry
among others vehicle dealers, special RV manufacturers, exhibitors, RV rental representatives and the media. It is the largest Polish organization with this profile. The activity focuses on the needs of the caravanning and camping industry
in Poland, represents the market and organizes congresses, fairs and rallies. From 2023, he represents Poland in the structures of the most important organization on the Old Continent - the European Caravan Federation.

CONTACT FOR MEDIA:

·         Dariusz Wawrzyniak, e-mail: [email protected], tel.: 603 415 196