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

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

In 2022, the Swiss motorcycle, scooter and side-car market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, consumption recorded a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Production of Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars in Switzerland

In value terms, motorcycle, scooter and side-car production declined notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production faced a significant contraction. Motorcycle, scooter and side-car production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, shipments abroad of motorcycles, scooters and side-cars increased by X% to X units, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, motorcycle, scooter and side-car exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for motorcycle, scooter and side-car exports from Switzerland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, motorcycle, scooter and side-car exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X units), threefold. Belgium (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for motorcycles, scooters and side-cars exports from Switzerland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average motorcycle, scooter and side-car export price amounted to $X per unit, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($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 Serbia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of motorcycles, scooters and side-cars imported into Switzerland rose notably to X units, picking up by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, motorcycle, scooter and side-car imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest motorcycle, scooter and side-car supplier to Switzerland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, motorcycle, scooter and side-car imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), twofold. Italy (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest motorcycle, scooter and side-car suppliers to Switzerland were Germany ($X), China ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Japan, Taiwan (Chinese), the Netherlands, Austria, France, Thailand, the United States and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Vietnam, 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, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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