Off-Road Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
London, United Kingdom
Last Updated: April 2024
SIC SP0.011Revenue
£16.8bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
£XX.Xbn
Employees
11,801
Businesses
111
Wages
£XXX.Xm
Off-Road Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK industry analysis
The Off-Road Vehicle Manufacturing revenue is forecast to drop at a compound annual rate of 5.4% to £16 billion over the five years through 2023-24, including revenue growth of 2% in 2023-24. Economic uncertainty and weak consumer confidence contributed to year-on-year declines in revenue up to 2019-20. The pandemic led to a steep drop in revenue as car makers halted production and export orders fell off a cliff.
Trends and Insights
- Off-road vehicles have become more popular. The popularity of large vehicles has encouraged dealerships to stock more. A rising number of larger cars are being bought because the difference in monthly payments between SUVs and smaller cars is less significant.
- Luxury SUVs models and CUVs are driving industry growth. SUVs have grown in popularity both domestically and in foreign markets. Luxury SUVs are the key for the industry because of their high costs, with rising sales driving revenue growth.
- The South East holds the largest share of establishments. This is mainly because of its close proximity to ports and London. The region also provides access to car parts manufacturers and sourcing imports from overseas.
- Competition is high in the industry. Manufacturers compete on prices and improving additions to off-road vehicles. Price is the most important competitive factor, especially with similar products, and firms must offer competitive prices in order maintain market share.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 4.5 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated £16.8bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Off-road vehicles are becoming more popular in the UK market, but output is falling
- The popularity of large vehicles, that were previously perceived as unsuitable for UK roads, has encouraged dealerships to stock more. A rising number of larger cars are being bought because the difference in monthly payments between SUVs and smaller cars is not as significant anymore.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Rising consumer and business confidence will drive domestic sales as the market shifts to electric SUV and CUV models
- Business and consumer confidence are anticipated to expand, and rising disposable income is expected to boost domestic demand for SUVs and CUVs. The popularity of these vehicles will rise, aided by more friendly finance deals and the success of online dealerships like Cazoo and Cinch.
Biggest companies in the Off-Road Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK
| Company | Market Share (%)
2025 | Revenue (£m)
2025 |
|---|---|---|
Jaguar Land Rover Automotive plc | 5,209.0 | |
Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd | 3,897.0 | |
Vauxhall Motors Ltd | 1,355.0 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Sport utility vehicles , Crossover utility vehicles and Vans and minivans. Sport utility vehicles is the largest segment of the Off-Road Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK.
Trends and Insights
Luxury SUVs models and CUVs are driving industry growth, both at home and abroad
- Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) are large vehicles that are four-wheel drives. In four-wheel drive cars, the engine supplies power to all four wheels instead of just two wheels, designed for off-road surfaces.
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Competitors
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Complementors
- Tool Manufacturing in the UK
International industries
- Global Automobile Engine & Parts Manufacturing
- SUV & Light Truck Manufacturing in the US
- Car & Automobile Manufacturing in Canada
- Footwear Manufacturing in Australia
- Agricultural Machinery Manufacturing in New Zealand
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Companies in this industry manufacture light trucks and utility vehicles such as vans, pick-ups, sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and crossover utility vehicles (CUVs). They also manufacture light truck and utility vehicle chassis. This industry excludes the manufacturing of cars and motorcycles.
What's included in this industry?
Sports Utility Vehicles Crossover Utility Vehicles VansMinivansCompanies
Jaguar Land Rover Automotive plcNissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) LtdVauxhall Motors LtdPurchase this report to view all 5 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE (SUV) CROSSOVER UTILITY VEHICLE (CUV)HATCHBACKIndustry Code
SIC 29.1 - Off-Road Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Off-road vehicles have become more popular. The popularity of large vehicles has encouraged dealerships to stock more. A rising number of larger cars are being bought because...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Luxury SUVs models and CUVs are driving industry growth. SUVs have grown in popularity both domestically and in foreign markets. Luxury SUVs are the key for the industry beca...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
The South East holds the largest share of establishments. This is mainly because of its close proximity to ports and London. The region also provides access to car parts manu...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Europe, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Competition is high in the industry. Manufacturers compete on prices and improving additions to off-road vehicles. Price is the most important competitive factor, especially ...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
JLR’s exports are falling. Sales to China, the US and Europe are tanking due to economic worries in these regions. Notable declines in 2021-22 from these geographies caused r...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of Jaguar Land Rover Automotive plc's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Vauxhall Motors Ltd's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 2 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Jaguar Land Rover Automotive plc, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Vauxhall Motors Ltd, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 2 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
The real effective exchange rate is weak. A significant volume of SUVs are exported, so when the pound depreciates, domestically produced vehicles become cheaper on the inter...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Semiconductor shortages has squeezed profit. SUV and CUV manufacturers have been dealing with a shortage of semiconductors since the pandemic, increasing the cost of producti...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Liquidity Ratios (2018-2022)
- Coverage Ratios (2018-2022)
- Leverage Ratios (2018-2022)
- Operating Ratios (2018-2022)
- Assets (2018-2022)
- Liabilities (2018-2022)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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Key data sources in the UK include:
- Office for National Statistics
- Office for Budget Responsibility
- Bank of England
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Off-Road Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom in 2024?
The market size of the Off-Road Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom is £16.8bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Off-Road Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK industry in 2024?
There are 111 businesses in the Off-Road Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.4 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Off-Road Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Off-Road Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom has been declining at a CAGR of 4.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Off-Road Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Off-Road Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Off-Road Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK market in United Kingdom?
The biggest companies operating in the Off-Road Vehicle Manufacturing market in United Kingdom are Jaguar Land Rover Automotive plc, Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd and Vauxhall Motors Ltd
What does the Off-Road Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK in United Kingdom include?
Sports Utility Vehicles and Crossover Utility Vehicles are part of the Off-Road Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Off-Road Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK in United Kingdom?
The company holding the most market share in United Kingdom is Jaguar Land Rover Automotive plc.
How competitive is the Off-Road Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Off-Road Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom.
