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German manufacturers produced about 99,000 motorhomes and caravans in 2025, a 17% decline year-on-year. Reasons cited vary: temporary overproduction and high dealer inventories according to some, while others point to high inflation and falling demand.
According to the German manufacturers' association, production of motorhomes and caravans in Germany fell by about 17% in 2025 to 99,000 units, as reported by several German media outlets.
The reasons for the decline differ between sources. Some attribute it to temporary overproduction and high dealer inventories, while others cite high inflation and falling consumer demand. Despite the drop in production, demand for both new and used vehicles remains strong.
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German manufacturers of motorhomes and caravans reduced their output last year. Production dropped by around 17% to 99,000 units, which is attributed ...
German manufacturers of motorhomes and caravans reduced their output last year. Production dropped by around 17% to 99,000 units, which is attributed to a temporary market oversupply. Despite this, demand for new and used vehicles remains high.
German manufacturers of motorhomes and caravans reduced production in 2025. Approximately 99,000 vehicles were produced, a 17% decrease compared to th...
German manufacturers of motorhomes and caravans reduced production in 2025. Approximately 99,000 vehicles were produced, a 17% decrease compared to the previous year. The main reason cited was a temporary oversupply and high dealer inventory levels.
German manufacturers of motorhomes and caravans reduced production in 2025. Output fell to 99,000 vehicles, a 17% decrease compared to the previous ye...
German manufacturers of motorhomes and caravans reduced production in 2025. Output fell to 99,000 vehicles, a 17% decrease compared to the previous year. The main reason cited was temporary overproduction and high dealer inventory levels.
The German manufacturers' association reports a decrease in motorhome and caravan production. Output fell by 15% compared to the previous year. High i...
The German manufacturers' association reports a decrease in motorhome and caravan production. Output fell by 15% compared to the previous year. High inflation and reduced consumer demand are cited as the main reasons.
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The German caravanning industry has released its 2025 figures. Motorhome registrations increased by 0.9% to 75,368 units, whereas caravan registrations fell by 13.4% to 18,766, nearing the all-time low of 2010.
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