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State of the Trailer Industry – May 2025

Trailer sales declined year-over-year in May 2025, but stronger performance in select markets signals a shift toward stability and new growth opportunities.
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In May 2025, the Trailer industry saw a -5.73% year-over-year (YoY) decline, signaling growth towards a more stable market, compared to a -7.04% YoY growth in May 2024*.

*US Data May 2024 vs May 2025 

Category Performance – New Trailer Sales

Categories Outperforming vs. the Market 

  • Open: -3.52%
  • Enclosed: -4.73%

Categories Underperforming vs. the Market

  • Boat: -12.71% 
  • Livestock: -8.90% 
  • Horse: -11.20%

Regional Performance – Where Demand is Rising & Falling

Despite the overall decline, some markets are significantly outperforming the national average, creating growth opportunities. However, other markets are experiencing steeper declines, indicating potential challenges for dealers.

Top Growth Markets for New Trailers – May 2025

  1. Jackson, TN +195.29% YoY
  2. Orangeburg, SC+140.00% YoY
  3. Blytheville, AR+125.00% YoY
  4. Vicksburg, MS+107.14% YoY
  5. Brownwood, TX+78.26% YoY

Declining Markets for New Trailers – May 2025

  1. Nogales, AZ-60.00% YoY
  2. Great Bend, KS-55.00% YoY
  3. Emporia, KS-50.00% YoY
  4. Santa Barbara-Santa Maria, CA → 47.46% YoY
  5. Kankakee, IL-42.86% YoY

Length Group Performance for Trailers

The following data outlines the year-over-year growth trends across various Trailer length groups, showing the percentage changes for each category.

Growth in Length Groups

  • 0-8 feet: -2.70%
  • 9-16 feet: -5.73%
  • 17-20 feet: -4.86%
  • 21-30 feet: -8.19%
  • 31-40 feet: -1.61%
  • 41+ feet: -11.00%

Stay Ahead with Data-Driven Insights

There’s always more to the data than whether the industry is up or down. By peeling back the layers, you uncover new opportunities to act strategically.

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