Netherlands: Market for Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars 2025

Market Size for Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch motorcycle, scooter and side-car market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. Motorcycle, scooter and side-car consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Production of Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars in the Netherlands

In value terms, motorcycle, scooter and side-car production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Motorcycle, scooter and side-car production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of motorcycles, scooters and side-cars exported from the Netherlands surged to X units, rising by X% on 2021. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 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 years to come.

In value terms, motorcycle, scooter and side-car exports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), Belgium (X units) and France (X units) were the main destinations of motorcycle, scooter and side-car exports from the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total exports. Italy, the UK, Spain, Denmark, Switzerland and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average motorcycle, scooter and side-car export price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Switzerland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars

Imports into the Netherlands

For the fifth consecutive year, the Netherlands recorded growth in purchases abroad of motorcycles, scooters and side-cars, which increased by X% to X units in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, motorcycle, scooter and side-car imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of motorcycle, scooter and side-car to the Netherlands, 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, Taiwan (Chinese) (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X units), with an X% share.

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

In value terms, China ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest motorcycle, scooter and side-car suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total imports. Lithuania, Belgium, Japan, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Portugal, Hungary, Turkey, Thailand and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Lithuania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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