Germany: Market for Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars 2024

Market Size for Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars in Germany

The German motorcycle, scooter and side-car market rose remarkably to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars in Germany

In value terms, motorcycle, scooter and side-car production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars

Exports from Germany

After ten years of growth, shipments abroad of motorcycles, scooters and side-cars decreased by X% to X units in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, motorcycle, scooter and side-car exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X units), France (X units) and Austria (X units) were the main destinations of motorcycle, scooter and side-car exports from Germany, together accounting for X% of total exports. Switzerland, Belgium, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United States, Finland, the UK and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for motorcycle, scooter and side-car exported from Germany were France ($X), Austria ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Italy, the United States, Switzerland, Belgium, Spain, the UK, Poland, Norway and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average motorcycle, scooter and side-car export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars

Imports into Germany

In 2022, purchases abroad of motorcycles, scooters and side-cars decreased by X% to X units for the first time since 2013, thus ending a eight-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, motorcycle, scooter and side-car imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X units), China (X units) and Bulgaria (X units) were the main suppliers of motorcycle, scooter and side-car imports to Germany, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest motorcycle, scooter and side-car suppliers to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports. Bulgaria, China, Italy, Hungary, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Vietnam, Taiwan (Chinese), Romania and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average motorcycle, scooter and side-car import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the price for Romania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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