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Car Canopies Market, Global Outlook and Forecast 2022-2028

April 2022 | 77 pages | ID: CD1A6A17B99AEN
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Car canopies are the cost-effective methods for outdoor car storage and recreational shade protection integrated with carports which maximizes the amount of internal storage space.

This report contains market size and forecasts of Car Canopies in global, including the following market information:

Global Car Canopies Market Revenue, 2017-2022, 2023-2028, ($ millions)

Global Car Canopies Market Sales, 2017-2022, 2023-2028, (K Units)

Global top five Car Canopies companies in 2021 (%)

The global Car Canopies market was valued at million in 2021 and is projected to reach US$ million by 2028, at a CAGR of % during the forecast period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at $ Million in 2021, While China is Forecast to Reach $ Million by 2028.

Wooden Car Canopies Segment to Reach $ Million by 2028, with a % CAGR in next six years.

The global key manufacturers of Car Canopies include ShelterLogic Group, Milwood Group, American Steel Carports Inc,., Foshan City Shunde District Chuangcai Tents Co., Ltd, Australian Work and Leisure Canopies, King Canopy and FarmTek, etc. In 2021, the global top five players have a share approximately % in terms of revenue.

MARKET MONITOR GLOBAL, INC (MMG) has surveyed the Car Canopies manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and industry experts on this industry, involving the sales, revenue, demand, price change, product type, recent development and plan, industry trends, drivers, challenges, obstacles, and potential risks.

Total Market by Segment:

Global Car Canopies Market, by Type, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (K Units)

Global Car Canopies Market Segment Percentages, by Type, 2021 (%)
  • Wooden Car Canopies
  • PVC Car Canopies
  • Metals Car Canopies
Global Car Canopies Market, by Application, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (K Units)

Global Car Canopies Market Segment Percentages, by Application, 2021 (%)
  • Compact Cars
  • Mid-Size Cars
  • SUVs
  • Luxury Cars
  • LCVs
  • HCVs
Global Car Canopies Market, By Region and Country, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (K Units)

Global Car Canopies Market Segment Percentages, By Region and Country, 2021 (%)
  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • U.K.
    • Italy
    • Russia
    • Nordic Countries
    • Benelux
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia
    • China
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Southeast Asia
    • India
    • Rest of Asia
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Turkey
    • Israel
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Rest of Middle East & Africa
Competitor Analysis

The report also provides analysis of leading market participants including:

Key companies Car Canopies revenues in global market, 2017-2022 (Estimated), ($ millions)

Key companies Car Canopies revenues share in global market, 2021 (%)

Key companies Car Canopies sales in global market, 2017-2022 (Estimated), (K Units)

Key companies Car Canopies sales share in global market, 2021 (%)

Further, the report presents profiles of competitors in the market, key players include:
  • ShelterLogic Group
  • Milwood Group
  • American Steel Carports Inc,.
  • Foshan City Shunde District Chuangcai Tents Co., Ltd
  • Australian Work and Leisure Canopies
  • King Canopy
  • FarmTek
1 INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH & ANALYSIS REPORTS

1.1 Car Canopies Market Definition
1.2 Market Segments
  1.2.1 Market by Type
  1.2.2 Market by Application
1.3 Global Car Canopies Market Overview
1.4 Features & Benefits of This Report
1.5 Methodology & Sources of Information
  1.5.1 Research Methodology
  1.5.2 Research Process
  1.5.3 Base Year
  1.5.4 Report Assumptions & Caveats

2 GLOBAL CAR CANOPIES OVERALL MARKET SIZE

2.1 Global Car Canopies Market Size: 2021 VS 2028
2.2 Global Car Canopies Revenue, Prospects & Forecasts: 2017-2028
2.3 Global Car Canopies Sales: 2017-2028

3 COMPANY LANDSCAPE

3.1 Top Car Canopies Players in Global Market
3.2 Top Global Car Canopies Companies Ranked by Revenue
3.3 Global Car Canopies Revenue by Companies
3.4 Global Car Canopies Sales by Companies
3.5 Global Car Canopies Price by Manufacturer (2017-2022)
3.6 Top 3 and Top 5 Car Canopies Companies in Global Market, by Revenue in 2021
3.7 Global Manufacturers Car Canopies Product Type
3.8 Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 Car Canopies Players in Global Market
  3.8.1 List of Global Tier 1 Car Canopies Companies
  3.8.2 List of Global Tier 2 and Tier 3 Car Canopies Companies

4 SIGHTS BY PRODUCT

4.1 Overview
  4.1.1 By Type - Global Car Canopies Market Size Markets, 2021 & 2028
  4.1.2 Wooden Car Canopies
  4.1.3 PVC Car Canopies
  4.1.4 Metals Car Canopies
4.2 By Type - Global Car Canopies Revenue & Forecasts
  4.2.1 By Type - Global Car Canopies Revenue, 2017-2022
  4.2.2 By Type - Global Car Canopies Revenue, 2023-2028
  4.2.3 By Type - Global Car Canopies Revenue Market Share, 2017-2028
4.3 By Type - Global Car Canopies Sales & Forecasts
  4.3.1 By Type - Global Car Canopies Sales, 2017-2022
  4.3.2 By Type - Global Car Canopies Sales, 2023-2028
  4.3.3 By Type - Global Car Canopies Sales Market Share, 2017-2028
4.4 By Type - Global Car Canopies Price (Manufacturers Selling Prices), 2017-2028

5 SIGHTS BY APPLICATION

5.1 Overview
  5.1.1 By Application - Global Car Canopies Market Size, 2021 & 2028
  5.1.2 Compact Cars
  5.1.3 Mid-Size Cars
  5.1.4 SUVs
  5.1.5 Luxury Cars
  5.1.6 LCVs
  5.1.7 HCVs
5.2 By Application - Global Car Canopies Revenue & Forecasts
  5.2.1 By Application - Global Car Canopies Revenue, 2017-2022
  5.2.2 By Application - Global Car Canopies Revenue, 2023-2028
  5.2.3 By Application - Global Car Canopies Revenue Market Share, 2017-2028
5.3 By Application - Global Car Canopies Sales & Forecasts
  5.3.1 By Application - Global Car Canopies Sales, 2017-2022
  5.3.2 By Application - Global Car Canopies Sales, 2023-2028
  5.3.3 By Application - Global Car Canopies Sales Market Share, 2017-2028
5.4 By Application - Global Car Canopies Price (Manufacturers Selling Prices), 2017-2028

6 SIGHTS BY REGION

6.1 By Region - Global Car Canopies Market Size, 2021 & 2028
6.2 By Region - Global Car Canopies Revenue & Forecasts
  6.2.1 By Region - Global Car Canopies Revenue, 2017-2022
  6.2.2 By Region - Global Car Canopies Revenue, 2023-2028
  6.2.3 By Region - Global Car Canopies Revenue Market Share, 2017-2028
6.3 By Region - Global Car Canopies Sales & Forecasts
  6.3.1 By Region - Global Car Canopies Sales, 2017-2022
  6.3.2 By Region - Global Car Canopies Sales, 2023-2028
  6.3.3 By Region - Global Car Canopies Sales Market Share, 2017-2028
6.4 North America
  6.4.1 By Country - North America Car Canopies Revenue, 2017-2028
  6.4.2 By Country - North America Car Canopies Sales, 2017-2028
  6.4.3 US Car Canopies Market Size, 2017-2028
  6.4.4 Canada Car Canopies Market Size, 2017-2028
  6.4.5 Mexico Car Canopies Market Size, 2017-2028
6.5 Europe
  6.5.1 By Country - Europe Car Canopies Revenue, 2017-2028
  6.5.2 By Country - Europe Car Canopies Sales, 2017-2028
  6.5.3 Germany Car Canopies Market Size, 2017-2028
  6.5.4 France Car Canopies Market Size, 2017-2028
  6.5.5 U.K. Car Canopies Market Size, 2017-2028
  6.5.6 Italy Car Canopies Market Size, 2017-2028
  6.5.7 Russia Car Canopies Market Size, 2017-2028
  6.5.8 Nordic Countries Car Canopies Market Size, 2017-2028
  6.5.9 Benelux Car Canopies Market Size, 2017-2028
6.6 Asia
  6.6.1 By Region - Asia Car Canopies Revenue, 2017-2028
  6.6.2 By Region - Asia Car Canopies Sales, 2017-2028
  6.6.3 China Car Canopies Market Size, 2017-2028
  6.6.4 Japan Car Canopies Market Size, 2017-2028
  6.6.5 South Korea Car Canopies Market Size, 2017-2028
  6.6.6 Southeast Asia Car Canopies Market Size, 2017-2028
  6.6.7 India Car Canopies Market Size, 2017-2028
6.7 South America
  6.7.1 By Country - South America Car Canopies Revenue, 2017-2028
  6.7.2 By Country - South America Car Canopies Sales, 2017-2028
  6.7.3 Brazil Car Canopies Market Size, 2017-2028
  6.7.4 Argentina Car Canopies Market Size, 2017-2028
6.8 Middle East & Africa
  6.8.1 By Country - Middle East & Africa Car Canopies Revenue, 2017-2028
  6.8.2 By Country - Middle East & Africa Car Canopies Sales, 2017-2028
  6.8.3 Turkey Car Canopies Market Size, 2017-2028
  6.8.4 Israel Car Canopies Market Size, 2017-2028
  6.8.5 Saudi Arabia Car Canopies Market Size, 2017-2028
  6.8.6 UAE Car Canopies Market Size, 2017-2028

7 MANUFACTURERS & BRANDS PROFILES

7.1 ShelterLogic Group
  7.1.1 ShelterLogic Group Corporate Summary
  7.1.2 ShelterLogic Group Business Overview
  7.1.3 ShelterLogic Group Car Canopies Major Product Offerings
  7.1.4 ShelterLogic Group Car Canopies Sales and Revenue in Global (2017-2022)
  7.1.5 ShelterLogic Group Key News
7.2 Milwood Group
  7.2.1 Milwood Group Corporate Summary
  7.2.2 Milwood Group Business Overview
  7.2.3 Milwood Group Car Canopies Major Product Offerings
  7.2.4 Milwood Group Car Canopies Sales and Revenue in Global (2017-2022)
  7.2.5 Milwood Group Key News
7.3 American Steel Carports Inc,.
  7.3.1 American Steel Carports Inc,. Corporate Summary
  7.3.2 American Steel Carports Inc,. Business Overview
  7.3.3 American Steel Carports Inc,. Car Canopies Major Product Offerings
  7.3.4 American Steel Carports Inc,. Car Canopies Sales and Revenue in Global (2017-2022)
  7.3.5 American Steel Carports Inc,. Key News
7.4 Foshan City Shunde District Chuangcai Tents Co., Ltd
  7.4.1 Foshan City Shunde District Chuangcai Tents Co., Ltd Corporate Summary
  7.4.2 Foshan City Shunde District Chuangcai Tents Co., Ltd Business Overview
  7.4.3 Foshan City Shunde District Chuangcai Tents Co., Ltd Car Canopies Major Product Offerings
  7.4.4 Foshan City Shunde District Chuangcai Tents Co., Ltd Car Canopies Sales and Revenue in Global (2017-2022)
  7.4.5 Foshan City Shunde District Chuangcai Tents Co., Ltd Key News
7.5 Australian Work and Leisure Canopies
  7.5.1 Australian Work and Leisure Canopies Corporate Summary
  7.5.2 Australian Work and Leisure Canopies Business Overview
  7.5.3 Australian Work and Leisure Canopies Car Canopies Major Product Offerings
  7.5.4 Australian Work and Leisure Canopies Car Canopies Sales and Revenue in Global (2017-2022)
  7.5.5 Australian Work and Leisure Canopies Key News
7.6 King Canopy
  7.6.1 King Canopy Corporate Summary
  7.6.2 King Canopy Business Overview
  7.6.3 King Canopy Car Canopies Major Product Offerings
  7.6.4 King Canopy Car Canopies Sales and Revenue in Global (2017-2022)
  7.6.5 King Canopy Key News
7.7 FarmTek
  7.7.1 FarmTek Corporate Summary
  7.7.2 FarmTek Business Overview
  7.7.3 FarmTek Car Canopies Major Product Offerings
  7.7.4 FarmTek Car Canopies Sales and Revenue in Global (2017-2022)
  7.7.5 FarmTek Key News

8 GLOBAL CAR CANOPIES PRODUCTION CAPACITY, ANALYSIS

8.1 Global Car Canopies Production Capacity, 2017-2028
8.2 Car Canopies Production Capacity of Key Manufacturers in Global Market
8.3 Global Car Canopies Production by Region

9 KEY MARKET TRENDS, OPPORTUNITY, DRIVERS AND RESTRAINTS

9.1 Market Opportunities & Trends
9.2 Market Drivers
9.3 Market Restraints

10 CAR CANOPIES SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS

10.1 Car Canopies Industry Value Chain
10.2 Car Canopies Upstream Market
10.3 Car Canopies Downstream and Clients
10.4 Marketing Channels Analysis
  10.4.1 Marketing Channels
  10.4.2 Car Canopies Distributors and Sales Agents in Global

11 CONCLUSION

12 APPENDIX

12.1 Note
12.2 Examples of Clients
12.3 Disclaimer

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1. Key Players of Car Canopies in Global Market
Table 2. Top Car Canopies Players in Global Market, Ranking by Revenue (2021)
Table 3. Global Car Canopies Revenue by Companies, (US$, Mn), 2017-2022
Table 4. Global Car Canopies Revenue Share by Companies, 2017-2022
Table 5. Global Car Canopies Sales by Companies, (K Units), 2017-2022
Table 6. Global Car Canopies Sales Share by Companies, 2017-2022
Table 7. Key Manufacturers Car Canopies Price (2017-2022) & (US$/Unit)
Table 8. Global Manufacturers Car Canopies Product Type
Table 9. List of Global Tier 1 Car Canopies Companies, Revenue (US$, Mn) in 2021 and Market Share
Table 10. List of Global Tier 2 and Tier 3 Car Canopies Companies, Revenue (US$, Mn) in 2021 and Market Share
Table 11. By Type – Global Car Canopies Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2021 & 2028
Table 12. By Type - Global Car Canopies Revenue (US$, Mn), 2017-2022
Table 13. By Type - Global Car Canopies Revenue (US$, Mn), 2023-2028
Table 14. By Type - Global Car Canopies Sales (K Units), 2017-2022
Table 15. By Type - Global Car Canopies Sales (K Units), 2023-2028
Table 16. By Application – Global Car Canopies Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2021 & 2028
Table 17. By Application - Global Car Canopies Revenue (US$, Mn), 2017-2022
Table 18. By Application - Global Car Canopies Revenue (US$, Mn), 2023-2028
Table 19. By Application - Global Car Canopies Sales (K Units), 2017-2022
Table 20. By Application - Global Car Canopies Sales (K Units), 2023-2028
Table 21. By Region – Global Car Canopies Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2021 VS 2028
Table 22. By Region - Global Car Canopies Revenue (US$, Mn), 2017-2022
Table 23. By Region - Global Car Canopies Revenue (US$, Mn), 2023-2028
Table 24. By Region - Global Car Canopies Sales (K Units), 2017-2022
Table 25. By Region - Global Car Canopies Sales (K Units), 2023-2028
Table 26. By Country - North America Car Canopies Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2017-2022
Table 27. By Country - North America Car Canopies Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2023-2028
Table 28. By Country - North America Car Canopies Sales, (K Units), 2017-2022
Table 29. By Country - North America Car Canopies Sales, (K Units), 2023-2028
Table 30. By Country - Europe Car Canopies Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2017-2022
Table 31. By Country - Europe Car Canopies Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2023-2028
Table 32. By Country - Europe Car Canopies Sales, (K Units), 2017-2022
Table 33. By Country - Europe Car Canopies Sales, (K Units), 2023-2028
Table 34. By Region - Asia Car Canopies Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2017-2022
Table 35. By Region - Asia Car Canopies Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2023-2028
Table 36. By Region - Asia Car Canopies Sales, (K Units), 2017-2022
Table 37. By Region - Asia Car Canopies Sales, (K Units), 2023-2028
Table 38. By Country - South America Car Canopies Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2017-2022
Table 39. By Country - South America Car Canopies Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2023-2028
Table 40. By Country - South America Car Canopies Sales, (K Units), 2017-2022
Table 41. By Country - South America Car Canopies Sales, (K Units), 2023-2028
Table 42. By Country - Middle East & Africa Car Canopies Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2017-2022
Table 43. By Country - Middle East & Africa Car Canopies Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2023-2028
Table 44. By Country - Middle East & Africa Car Canopies Sales, (K Units), 2017-2022
Table 45. By Country - Middle East & Africa Car Canopies Sales, (K Units), 2023-2028
Table 46. ShelterLogic Group Corporate Summary
Table 47. ShelterLogic Group Car Canopies Product Offerings
Table 48. ShelterLogic Group Car Canopies Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Unit) (2017-2022)
Table 49. Milwood Group Corporate Summary
Table 50. Milwood Group Car Canopies Product Offerings
Table 51. Milwood Group Car Canopies Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Unit) (2017-2022)
Table 52. American Steel Carports Inc,. Corporate Summary
Table 53. American Steel Carports Inc,. Car Canopies Product Offerings
Table 54. American Steel Carports Inc,. Car Canopies Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Unit) (2017-2022)
Table 55. Foshan City Shunde District Chuangcai Tents Co., Ltd Corporate Summary
Table 56. Foshan City Shunde District Chuangcai Tents Co., Ltd Car Canopies Product Offerings
Table 57. Foshan City Shunde District Chuangcai Tents Co., Ltd Car Canopies Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Unit) (2017-2022)
Table 58. Australian Work and Leisure Canopies Corporate Summary
Table 59. Australian Work and Leisure Canopies Car Canopies Product Offerings
Table 60. Australian Work and Leisure Canopies Car Canopies Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Unit) (2017-2022)
Table 61. King Canopy Corporate Summary
Table 62. King Canopy Car Canopies Product Offerings
Table 63. King Canopy Car Canopies Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Unit) (2017-2022)
Table 64. FarmTek Corporate Summary
Table 65. FarmTek Car Canopies Product Offerings
Table 66. FarmTek Car Canopies Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Unit) (2017-2022)
Table 67. Car Canopies Production Capacity (K Units) of Key Manufacturers in Global Market, 2020-2022 (K Units)
Table 68. Global Car Canopies Capacity Market Share of Key Manufacturers, 2020-2022
Table 69. Global Car Canopies Production by Region, 2017-2022 (K Units)
Table 70. Global Car Canopies Production by Region, 2023-2028 (K Units)
Table 71. Car Canopies Market Opportunities & Trends in Global Market
Table 72. Car Canopies Market Drivers in Global Market
Table 73. Car Canopies Market Restraints in Global Market
Table 74. Car Canopies Raw Materials
Table 75. Car Canopies Raw Materials Suppliers in Global Market
Table 76. Typical Car Canopies Downstream
Table 77. Car Canopies Downstream Clients in Global Market
Table 78. Car Canopies Distributors and Sales Agents in Global Market

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1. Car Canopies Segment by Type
Figure 2. Car Canopies Segment by Application
Figure 3. Global Car Canopies Market Overview: 2021
Figure 4. Key Caveats
Figure 5. Global Car Canopies Market Size: 2021 VS 2028 (US$, Mn)
Figure 6. Global Car Canopies Revenue, 2017-2028 (US$, Mn)
Figure 7. Car Canopies Sales in Global Market: 2017-2028 (K Units)
Figure 8. The Top 3 and 5 Players Market Share by Car Canopies Revenue in 2021
Figure 9. By Type - Global Car Canopies Sales Market Share, 2017-2028
Figure 10. By Type - Global Car Canopies Revenue Market Share, 2017-2028
Figure 11. By Type - Global Car Canopies Price (US$/Unit), 2017-2028
Figure 12. By Application - Global Car Canopies Sales Market Share, 2017-2028
Figure 13. By Application - Global Car Canopies Revenue Market Share, 2017-2028
Figure 14. By Application - Global Car Canopies Price (US$/Unit), 2017-2028
Figure 15. By Region - Global Car Canopies Sales Market Share, 2017-2028
Figure 16. By Region - Global Car Canopies Revenue Market Share, 2017-2028
Figure 17. By Country - North America Car Canopies Revenue Market Share, 2017-2028
Figure 18. By Country - North America Car Canopies Sales Market Share, 2017-2028
Figure 19. US Car Canopies Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2017-2028
Figure 20. Canada Car Canopies Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2017-2028
Figure 21. Mexico Car Canopies Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2017-2028
Figure 22. By Country - Europe Car Canopies Revenue Market Share, 2017-2028
Figure 23. By Country - Europe Car Canopies Sales Market Share, 2017-2028
Figure 24. Germany Car Canopies Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2017-2028
Figure 25. France Car Canopies Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2017-2028
Figure 26. U.K. Car Canopies Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2017-2028
Figure 27. Italy Car Canopies Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2017-2028
Figure 28. Russia Car Canopies Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2017-2028
Figure 29. Nordic Countries Car Canopies Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2017-2028
Figure 30. Benelux Car Canopies Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2017-2028
Figure 31. By Region - Asia Car Canopies Revenue Market Share, 2017-2028
Figure 32. By Region - Asia Car Canopies Sales Market Share, 2017-2028
Figure 33. China Car Canopies Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2017-2028
Figure 34. Japan Car Canopies Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2017-2028
Figure 35. South Korea Car Canopies Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2017-2028
Figure 36. Southeast Asia Car Canopies Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2017-2028
Figure 37. India Car Canopies Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2017-2028
Figure 38. By Country - South America Car Canopies Revenue Market Share, 2017-2028
Figure 39. By Country - South America Car Canopies Sales Market Share, 2017-2028
Figure 40. Brazil Car Canopies Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2017-2028
Figure 41. Argentina Car Canopies Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2017-2028
Figure 42. By Country - Middle East & Africa Car Canopies Revenue Market Share, 2017-2028
Figure 43. By Country - Middle East & Africa Car Canopies Sales Market Share, 2017-2028
Figure 44. Turkey Car Canopies Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2017-2028
Figure 45. Israel Car Canopies Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2017-2028
Figure 46. Saudi Arabia Car Canopies Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2017-2028
Figure 47. UAE Car Canopies Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2017-2028
Figure 48. Global Car Canopies Production Capacity (K Units), 2017-2028
Figure 49. The Percentage of Production Car Canopies by Region, 2021 VS 2028
Figure 50. Car Canopies Industry Value Chain
Figure 51. Marketing Channels


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