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

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

The SADC motorcycle, scooter and side-car market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars in SADC

In value terms, motorcycle, scooter and side-car production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars

Exports in SADC

In 2022, overseas shipments of motorcycles, scooters and side-cars increased by X% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Total exports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, motorcycle, scooter and side-car exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, accounting for X units, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Mauritius (X units) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Swaziland (X%). Tanzania (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to motorcycle, scooter and side-car exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Mauritius (X%), Swaziland (X%) and Tanzania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritius emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Mauritius (X p.p.), Swaziland (X p.p.) and South Africa (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest motorcycle, scooter and side-car supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritius ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Swaziland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mauritius (X% per year) and Swaziland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per unit, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Tanzania ($X per unit) and Swaziland ($X per unit), while Mauritius ($X per unit) and South Africa ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars

Imports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X units of motorcycles, scooters and side-cars were imported in SADC; growing by X% against 2021 figures. Total imports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, motorcycle, scooter and side-car imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X units), distantly followed by Tanzania (X units), Madagascar (X units), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) and Angola (X units) were the major importers of motorcycles, scooters and side-cars, together generating X% of total imports. The following importers - Mauritius (X units) and Zimbabwe (X units) - each accounted for a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Madagascar (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest motorcycle, scooter and side-car importing markets in SADC were Tanzania ($X), South Africa ($X) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a slight curtailment. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per unit), while Zimbabwe ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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