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

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

The African motorcycle, scooter and side-car market was estimated at $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars in Africa

In value terms, motorcycle, scooter and side-car production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of motorcycles, scooters and side-cars were exported in Africa; increasing by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, motorcycle, scooter and side-car exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Togo represented the main exporting country with an export of around X units, which resulted at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X units) and Senegal (X units), together mixing up a X% share of total exports. Ghana (X units), Mauritius (X units) and Swaziland (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Togo ($X) remains the largest motorcycle, scooter and side-car supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Ghana, with a X% share.

In Togo, motorcycle, scooter and side-car exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (X% per year) and Ghana (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, which is down by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, motorcycle, scooter and side-car export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit, and then fell notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Togo ($X per unit), while Senegal ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars

Imports in Africa

In 2022, purchases 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. Total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, motorcycle, scooter and side-car imports contracted to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of motorcycle, scooter and side-car imports in 2022 were Tanzania (X units), Senegal (X units), Kenya (X units), Ghana (X units), Nigeria (X units), Mali (X units), Guinea (X units), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units), Uganda (X units), Sudan (X units) and South Africa (X units), together accounting for X% of total import.

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

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported motorcycles, scooters and side-cars in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ghana ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Nigeria totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ghana (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per unit), while Senegal ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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