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Motorcycle and Bicycle Prices in China

China Motorcycle and Bicycle Export Price in August 2022

In August 2022, the motorcycle and bicycle price stood at $228 per unit (FOB, China), falling by -11.2% against the previous month. Over the last seven months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in July 2022 when the average export price increased by 8.8% m-o-m. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $256 per unit, and then reduced in the following month.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In August 2022, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($402 per unit), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($48.6 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Motorcycle and Bicycle Export Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major types of exported product. In August 2022, the product with the highest price was motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars ($408 per unit), while the average price for exports of bicycles and other cycles amounted to $87.4 per unit.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: bicycle (+1.5%).

China Motorcycle and Bicycle Exports

In August 2022, exports of motorcycles and bicycles from China rose to 6.5M units, surging by 2.1% compared with the previous month. In general, exports, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 with an increase of 24% against the previous month. The exports peaked at 7.9M units in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to August 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, motorcycle and bicycle exports shrank to $1.5B (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 when exports increased by 23% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at 1.6B units in July 2022, and then shrank in the following month.

China Motorcycle and Bicycle Exports by Type

Bicycles and other cycles (3.6M units) and motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars (2.8M units) were the main products of motorcycle and bicycle exports from China.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the major product types, was attained by motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars (with a CAGR of +2.0%).

In value terms, motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars ($1.2B) remains the largest type of motorcycle and bicycle exported from China, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by bicycles and other cycles ($318M), with a 22% share of total exports.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the export volume of motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars was relatively modest.

China Motorcycle and Bicycle Exports by Country

The United States (1.6M units) was the main destination for motorcycle and bicycle exports from China, with a 24% share of total exports. Moreover, motorcycle and bicycle exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (456K units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Indonesia (393K units), with a 6.1% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume to the United States stood at -2.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Japan (-3.7% per month) and Indonesia (+5.4% per month).

In value terms, the United States ($255M) remains the key foreign market for motorcycle and bicycle exports from China, comprising 17% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($85M), with a 5.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 4.5% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +1.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Mexico (-0.5% per month) and Japan (-4.7% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the motorcycle and bicycle market in China. 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 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 30911100 - Motorcycles, and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with an engine capacity . .50 cm.
Prodcom 30911200 - Motorcycles with reciprocating internal combustion piston engine > .50 cm.
Prodcom 30911300 - Side cars for motorcycles, cycles with auxiliary motors other than reciprocating internal combustion piston engine
Prodcom 30921000 - Bicycles and other cycles (including delivery tricycles), nonmotorised

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China

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in China
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023