U.S. - Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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U.S. Motorcycle, Scooter And Side-Car Import Price in June 2022
In June 2022, the motorcycle, scooter and side-car price amounted to $1.2K per unit (CIF, US), declining by -15.5% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when the average import price increased by 68% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $1.4K per unit in May 2022, and then fell sharply in the following month.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2022, the country with the highest price was Austria ($6.2K per unit), while the price for China ($339 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to June 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Motorcycle, Scooter And Side-Car Import Prices by Type
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In August 2022, the product with the highest price was motorcycles and scooters ($4.1K per unit), while the price for cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars stood at $392 per unit.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by motorcycle and scooter (+3.7%).
U.S. Motorcycle, Scooter And Side-Car Imports
In August 2022, overseas purchases of motorcycles, scooters and side-cars increased by 44% to 516K units, rising for the fourth month in a row after three months of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a modest expansion from January 2022 to August 2022: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.8% over the last seven months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2022 figures, imports increased by +78.5% against April 2022 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, motorcycle, scooter and side-car imports rose notably to $403M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. The total import value increased at an average monthly rate of +4.6% over the period from January 2022 to August 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain months. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 44% against the previous month. As a result, imports reached the peak of $454M. From April 2022 to August 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
U.S. Motorcycle, Scooter And Side-Car Imports by Type
In August 2022, cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars (461K units) constituted the largest type of motorcycle, scooter and side-car supplied to the United States, accounting for a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, motorcycles and scooters (55K units), eightfold.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars totaled +2.0%.
In value terms, the most traded types of motorcycles, scooters and side-cars in the United States were motorcycles and scooters ($223M) and cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars ($181M).
U.S. Motorcycle, Scooter And Side-Car Imports by Country
In June 2022, China (235K units) constituted the largest motorcycle, scooter and side-car supplier to the United States, accounting for a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, motorcycle, scooter and side-car imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Taiwan (Chinese) (30K units), eightfold. Japan (11K units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.5% share.
From January 2022 to June 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -9.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+2.9% per month) and Japan (+4.0% per month).
In value terms, China ($80M), Japan ($68M) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($41M) appeared to be the largest motorcycle, scooter and side-car suppliers to the United States, together comprising 49% of total imports. Austria, Thailand and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.
Austria, with a CAGR of +33.0%, 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.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for motorcycle, scooter and side-car in the U.S.. 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 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
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- United States
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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 the U.S.
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- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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