HS Code:
Fire fighting vehicles, classified under HS Code 8705.30, are specialized motor vehicles designed for fire suppression and emergency response. These vehicles are equipped with water tanks, hoses, ladders, and other firefighting equipment to combat fires in urban, industrial, and wildland settings. The category includes fire engines, ladder trucks, and airport crash tenders. Global trade in fire fighting vehicles is driven by the need for modernized emergency services, urbanization, industrial safety regulations, and increasing wildfire risks due to climate change.
Total Trade Volume
USD 1.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 320 million
26.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 280 million
23.3% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 150 million
12.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 100 million
8.3% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 80 million
6.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
15% (imposed by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as EU-USMCA)
Increased demand for eco-friendly fire fighting vehicles
Growing adoption of electric and hybrid fire trucks to meet emission reduction targets, particularly in Europe and North America
2021-2023
Rising wildfire incidents
Higher demand for specialized wildland fire fighting vehicles in regions like Australia, Canada, and the Mediterranean
2020-2023
Technological advancements
Integration of AI and IoT in fire fighting vehicles for enhanced response efficiency and real-time data monitoring
2022-2023
The European Union has introduced stricter emission standards under the Green Deal, pushing manufacturers to develop electric fire fighting vehicles.
March 2023
Increased production costs for manufacturers but long-term market growth for sustainable vehicle suppliers in the EU.
The US Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act allocated funds for upgrading municipal fire fighting fleets, boosting imports and domestic production.
November 2021
Significant rise in demand for fire fighting vehicles in the US market, benefiting both local and international suppliers.
China has increased its export of cost-effective fire fighting vehicles to developing nations in Africa and Southeast Asia.
June 2022
Growing competition for established exporters like Germany and the US in price-sensitive markets.