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Caravan sales in the Netherlands rise 18% driven by young families

08.05.2026 21:25 1 min 2 sources

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Caravan sales in the Netherlands have seen a significant increase. Data from industry associations BOVAG and Kampeer en Caravan Industrie (KCI) show that 2,152 new caravans were sold in March and April 2026, an 18% rise compared to the same period in 2025.

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The growth is primarily driven by young families, who see the caravan as a convenient holiday format with children. Meanwhile, in the rest of Europe, caravan sales are declining as consumers prefer motorhomes.

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Caravans make a comeback in the Netherlands, especially among young families

According to BOVAG and KCI, caravan sales in the Netherlands rose 18% in March-April compared to the same period in 2025, reaching 2,152 units. This g...

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Caravan sales rise 18 percent

According to BOVAG and Kampeer en Caravan Industrie, 2,152 new caravans were sold in the Netherlands in March and April 2026, an 18% increase compared...

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