Africa: Motorcycle And Scooter Market 2022

Motorcycle And Scooter Market Size in Africa

After three years of growth, the African motorcycle and scooter market decreased by -X% to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019, and then contracted in the following year.

Motorcycle And Scooter Production in Africa

In value terms, motorcycle and scooter production soared to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country in Africa

The countries with the highest volumes of motorcycle and scooter production in 2020 were South Africa (X units), Somalia (X units) and Namibia (X units), together accounting for X% of total production. Swaziland lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Swaziland, while motorcycle and scooter production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Motorcycle And Scooter Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2020, overseas shipments of motorcycles and scooters were finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, motorcycle and scooter exports surged to $X in 2020. In general, exports saw notable growth. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uganda represented the key exporter of motorcycles and scooters in Africa, with the volume of exports finishing at X units, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2020. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X units), Togo (X units) and Burkina Faso (X units), together mixing up a X% share of total exports. Nigeria (X units), Swaziland (X units) and Kenya (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Uganda increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020. At the same time, Togo (+X%), Kenya (+X%), Swaziland (+X%) and Burkina Faso (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Togo emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. South Africa and Nigeria experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2007 to 2020, the share of Uganda, Togo, Burkina Faso, Kenya and Swaziland increased by +X%, +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while Nigeria (-X p.p.) and South Africa (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced.

In value terms, Uganda ($X), South Africa ($X) and Togo ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Togo saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the motorcycle and scooter export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per unit), while Kenya ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Motorcycle And Scooter Imports

Imports in Africa

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of motorcycles and scooters decreased by -X% to X units in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2019, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, motorcycle and scooter imports declined to $X in 2020. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Nigeria (X units), distantly followed by Angola (X units), Kenya (X units), Mali (X units), Guinea (X units) and Uganda (X units) represented the key importers of motorcycles and scooters, together generating X% of total imports. Tanzania (X units), Sudan (X units), Cote d'Ivoire (X units), Algeria (X units), Ethiopia (X units), Togo (X units) and Egypt (X units) occupied a minor share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, average annual rates of growth with regard to motorcycle and scooter imports into Nigeria stood at -X%. At the same time, Mali (+X%), Cote d'Ivoire (+X%), Algeria (+X%), Kenya (+X%), Ethiopia (+X%), Tanzania (+X%), Uganda (+X%), Togo (+X%), Sudan (+X%), Angola (+X%) and Guinea (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mali emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. By contrast, Egypt (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Kenya (+X p.p.), Mali (+X p.p.), Angola (+X p.p.), Uganda (+X p.p.), Guinea (+X p.p.), Tanzania (+X p.p.), Cote d'Ivoire (+X p.p.), Sudan (+X p.p.), Algeria (+X p.p.), Ethiopia (+X p.p.) and Togo (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2007-2020, the share of Egypt (-X p.p.) and Nigeria (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported motorcycles and scooters in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kenya ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Guinea, with a X% share.

In Nigeria, motorcycle and scooter imports plunged by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kenya (+X% per year) and Guinea (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the motorcycle and scooter import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit; afterwards, it flattened through to 2020.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per unit), while Angola ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform