German motorhome and caravan sales continue to decline after pandemic boom
In the first seven months of 2026, 63,329 new motorhomes and caravans were registered in Germany, 3% fewer than in the same period last year, accordin...
In the first seven months of 2026, 63,329 new motorhomes and caravans were registered in Germany, 3% fewer than in the same period last year, according to the Caravaning Industry Association (CIVD). The decline follows a 2.3% drop in 2025. Weak economic conditions are prompting consumers to postpone large purchases, while manufacturers still have unsold vehicles produced in response to pandemic-era demand. Despite the downturn, the industry sees it as a normal correction, and the number of registered recreational vehicles has doubled between 2015 and 2025 to about 1.8 million.
