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View PricingImport of Motorcycles and Scooters in Australia Plummets to $32M in September 2023
Australia Motorcycle and Scooter Imports
In September 2023, approximately 7.2K units of motorcycles and scooters were imported into Australia; with a decrease of -32.9% against August 2023. Overall, imports showed a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2023 when imports increased by 68% month-to-month. Imports peaked at 13K units in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to September 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, motorcycle and scooter imports shrank markedly to $32M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2023 with an increase of 59% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at 78M units in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to September 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Motorcycle and Scooter in Australia (million USD) | ||||||||||||
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| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | |
| Austria | 19.6 | 3.3 | 12.7 | 11.7 | 11.4 | 5.3 | 9.4 | 3.8 | 10.2 | 7.6 | 4.1 | 14.0 | 7.7 |
| Japan | 7.5 | 9.3 | 11.1 | 13.5 | 10.3 | 10.8 | 7.9 | 7.6 | 9.3 | 9.0 | 8.2 | 9.0 | 6.8 |
| Thailand | 29.2 | 22.4 | 12.5 | 11.6 | 11.0 | 13.0 | 28.3 | 11.2 | 13.2 | 13.8 | 5.8 | 13.5 | 3.3 |
| China | 3.1 | 5.1 | 2.9 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.7 |
| Italy | 3.0 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 8.1 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 5.9 | 1.8 | 3.0 | 4.8 | 1.4 |
| Indonesia | 5.2 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 2.4 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| India | 0.9 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 2.9 | 1.1 |
| Others | 9.9 | 8.7 | 12.8 | 9.1 | 14.4 | 7.2 | 9.4 | 7.5 | 11.3 | 10.6 | 13.6 | 13.3 | 8.8 |
| Total | 78.4 | 60.2 | 63.0 | 60.0 | 57.4 | 40.7 | 64.5 | 38.1 | 54.0 | 46.0 | 37.7 | 59.9 | 32.1 |
Imports by Country
Japan (1.4K units), Austria (1.3K units) and China (1.3K units) were the main suppliers of motorcycle and scooter imports to Australia, with a combined 56% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Thailand, Indonesia, India and Italy, which together accounted for a further 26%.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the biggest increases were in India (with a CAGR of +2.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.
In value terms, Austria ($7.7M), Japan ($6.8M) and Thailand ($3.3M) were the largest motorcycle and scooter suppliers to Australia, with a combined 55% share of total imports. China, Italy, Indonesia and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.
India, with a CAGR of +1.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.
Imports by Type
Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with an auxiliary motor, reciprocating internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding 250cc, with or without side-cars; side-cars (2.9K units), motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with an auxiliary motor, reciprocating internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity exceeding 250cc but not exceeding 500cc, with or without side-cars; side-cars (2.4K units) and motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with auxiliary motor, reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of cylinder capacity exceeding 500cc but not exceeding 800cc, with or without sidecars; side-cars (1.1K units) were the main products of motorcycle and scooter imports to Australia, together comprising 90% of total imports.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the major product types, was attained by motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with auxiliary motor, reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of cylinder capacity exceeding 500cc but not exceeding 800cc, with or without sidecars; side-cars (with a CAGR of +0.0%), while imports for the other products experienced a decline.
In value terms, motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with an auxiliary motor, reciprocating internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity exceeding 250cc but not exceeding 500cc, with or without side-cars; side-cars ($11M), motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with auxiliary motor, with reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 800cc, with or without side-cars; side-cars ($8.7M) and motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with an auxiliary motor, reciprocating internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding 250cc, with or without side-cars; side-cars ($6.1M) appeared to be the most imported types of motorcycles and scooters in Australia, with a combined 82% share of total imports. These products were followed by motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with auxiliary motor, reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of cylinder capacity exceeding 500cc but not exceeding 800cc, with or without sidecars; side-cars, which accounted for a further 18%.
Import Prices by Country
In September 2023, the motorcycle and scooter price amounted to $4,492 per unit (CIF, Australia), which is down by -20.1% against the previous month. Overall, the import price saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in January 2023 when the average import price increased by 11% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $6,347 per unit in March 2023; however, from April 2023 to September 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Italy ($8,406 per unit), while the price for China ($1,346 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the motorcycle and scooter market in Australia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2025.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 30911200 - Motorcycles with reciprocating internal combustion piston engine > .50 cm.
Country coverage:
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
