The trailer market - France

According toarticle R311-1 of the FrenchHighway Code , a trailer is defined as follows: " Non-self-propelled vehicle on wheels, intended to be towed by another vehicle ". First of all, we can distinguish between trailers and semi-trailers. According to the Agora Store website, semi-trailers are non-motorized vehicles with wheels on the rear section only, the front section being connected to the carrier vehicle via the latter's fifth wheel coupling. Trailers, on the other hand, have front and rear axles and wheels, and are hitched to the carrier vehicle by hook or drawbar. The global trailer market is dynamic, growing at a rate of 4.3% since 2020 and set to continue at 10.1% per year until 2027. While North America represents the leading regional trailer market, Asia-Pacific and Europe are also important players. After declining during the Covid-19 crisis, the French market is growing again , mainly driven by the light trailer segment. On a European scale, Germany is France's main partner, with a major share of imports coming from our German-speaking neighbors. Major players in the French trailer market include Trigano, Legras Industries and Hubière. The trailer market has to keep pace with strong demand from the goods transport and construction sectors, as well as from private individuals who prefer to opt for a less spacious, more practical car, and equip themselves with a trailer for their space requirements (going on vacation, transporting bulky objects, etc.). The sector is undergoing radical change to adapt to two fundamental trends: offering less polluting products (green energies) and promoting technological innovation (Internet of Things, real-time data collection).