Trailer Market Report 2026

The trailer market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $64.61 billion in 2025 to $69.7 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of freight transportation volumes, expansion of logistics and distribution networks, rising demand for long-haul transportation, increased use of trailers in agricultural and industrial sectors, availability of standardized trailer designs.

The trailer market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $96.9 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing e-commerce driven freight movement, rising adoption of smart trailers, expansion of cold chain logistics, growing demand for fuel-efficient transport solutions, increasing investments in fleet modernization. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of lightweight trailer designs, rising demand for refrigerated transportation solutions, growing integration of telematics and tracking systems, expansion of multi-axle high-capacity trailers, enhanced focus on fuel efficiency.

The growing e-commerce sector is expected to drive the growth of the trailer market in the coming years. E-commerce involves the buying and selling of products and services, as well as the transfer of payments or data, through electronic networks, primarily the internet. Trailers play a critical role in e-commerce by transporting goods from warehouses to customers, including products such as apparel, electronics, and home furnishings. For instance, in August 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, a US-based federal statistical agency, retail e-commerce sales in the second quarter of 2023 reached $269.5 billion, representing a 7.7% increase compared to the second quarter of 2022. Therefore, the expanding e-commerce sector is driving the growth of the trailer market.

Major companies operating in the trailer market are focusing on developing innovative products, such as the Lightship L1, to better address the evolving needs of consumers. The Lightship L1 is a self-propelled, fully electric travel trailer designed to be more aerodynamic and efficient than conventional travel trailers. This design ensures that the trailer does not significantly reduce the towing vehicle’s range or efficiency, even when paired with an electric vehicle. For instance, in March 2023, Lightship Energy Inc., a US-based manufacturer of battery-powered, aerodynamically optimized trailers, launched the Lightship L1. The Lightship L1 features a highly efficient structure that is three times more aerodynamic than standard travel trailers, enhancing range and performance. It includes an electric drivetrain with up to 80 kWh of integrated battery storage, allowing the trailer to propel itself while minimizing range or productivity loss for the tow vehicle. Additionally, it offers a suite of all-electric appliances, modern comfort features, and a robust battery system capable of delivering up to a week of off-grid power without recharging.

In September 2025, Liberty Trailers, a US-based supplier of commercial-grade utility, equipment, car hauler, tilt, and dump trailers, acquired Summit Trailer Manufacturing Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Liberty Trailers aims to expand its national presence, increase manufacturing capacity, and strengthen its dealer network by leveraging complementary regional strengths while preserving the independent identities of both brands. Summit Trailer Manufacturing Inc. is a US-based company specializing in the production of utility, car hauler, equipment, tilt, and dump trailers for professional and consumer markets across the Pacific Northwest.

Major companies operating in the trailer market report include China International Marine Containers (Group) Ltd., Bernard Krone Holding SE & Co. KG, Wabash National Corporation, Schmitz Cargobull AG, EnTrans International LLC, Mac Trailer Manufacturing Inc., Heil Trailer International Co., Landoll Corporation, Trail King Industries Inc., Pitts Trailers, Doepker Industries Limited, Humbaur GmbH, Fontaine Trailer Company, East Manufacturing Company, Travis Body & Trailer Inc., Towmaster Trailers, Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, Felling Trailers, Ledwell, Krone Trailer, Kögel Trailer GmbH & Co. KG, Dennison Trailers Ltd., MANAC INC., Böckmann Fahrzeugwerke GmbH, Ifor Williams Trailers Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the trailer market of the trailers market in 2025. North America was the second-largest region of the trailer market. The regions covered in the 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 trailer market report include China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The trailer market consists of sales of drop-deck/step-deck trailers, double drop/lowboy trailers, removable gooseneck trailers (RGN), extendable flatbed stretch trailers, and side-kit 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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