Global vehicle leasing market is likely to register impressive growth, reaching $173.35 billion in revenue by the end of 2021, finds Frost & Sullivan
SAN ANTONIO – Sept. 28, 2021– Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis finds that the global vehicle leasing market faced one of its worse years in 2020 with challenges such as low renewals and payment delays. This resulted in working capital management struggles, supply chain issues, a spike in maintenance costs and fluctuating residual value of cars. However, the market is likely to recover from the impact of the pandemic in 2021, driven by the pent-up demand coming from corporates to renew their fleets and new business coming from business to consumer (B2C) customers for leasing, especially in Europe. Given this demand, the vehicle leasing market will likely register impressive growth, reaching $173.35 billion in revenue in 2021, up from $168.20 billion in 2020, at a 3.1% compound annual growth rate. Although the COVID-19 pandemic slowed unit sales between 2020 and 2021, with vaccines being distributed globally, the industry is recovering gradually and is forecast to cross pre-pandemic levels by 2022.
From a regional perspective, the European leasing industry is estimated to register 17.5% and 13.5% for business to business (B2B) and B2C leasing, respectively, in 2021. However, electric vehicle (EV) leasing in the region is expected to double in sales volume, with a growth rate of 59.7%, which is significantly higher than any other region. Similarly, the market in Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS), the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific (APAC) will witness double-digit growth across B2B and B2C.
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“The current shortcoming in leasing offerings, such as the need for flexibility, and premium offerings will create demand for short-term subscription solutions. Additionally, as per the current market dynamics and customer preferences, existing subscription offerings are expected to drive market growth,” said Abishek Narayanan, Mobility Research Manager at Frost & Sullivan. “Over the next three years, subscriptions are expected to deliver structured market offerings, and new participants will emerge.”
Narayanan added: “Increasing environmental concerns and rising fuel costs have created a need for emission-free vehicles, pushing EV demand in the leasing space. However, leasing companies have struggled with structuring their business models, so growth has been slow. As the market recovers, new revenue streams, such as charging pods and charging cards, are expected to emerge.”
Trends such as EV leasing, digital retailing and fleet connectivity will unlock new revenue streams for the industry. Market participants should consider:
- Providing alternative mobility solutions for flexibility and affordability: Vendors should focus on solutions that offer flexibility in duration, vehicle selection, and swapping.
- Increasing digital sales channels to kick-start emerging mobility solutions: Lease companies should capitalize on digital sales channels to attract millennial and tech-savvy customer segments.
- Leasing EVs and providing support solutions: Leasing providers can expand their portfolio and create new revenue streams by providing support services such as charging stations, payment cards for charging and EV powertrains.
Global Vehicle Leasing Outlook, 2021 is the latest addition to Frost & Sullivan’s Mobility research and analyses available through the Frost & Sullivan Leadership Council, which helps organizations identify a continuous flow of growth opportunities to succeed in an unpredictable future.
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