Africa: Market for Motorcycles and Cycles With an Auxiliary Motor 2025

Market Size for Motorcycles and Cycles With an Auxiliary Motor in Africa

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was decline in the African market for motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor, when its value decreased by -3.3% to $X. Overall, consumption saw a pronounced downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Motorcycles and Cycles With an Auxiliary Motor in Africa

In value terms, production of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 25%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Motorcycles and Cycles With an Auxiliary Motor

Exports in Africa

In 2021, approx. X units of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor were exported in Africa; picking up by 36% on 2020. Overall, exports posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 76% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor expanded notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a tangible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 96% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Togo (X units) and Ghana (X units) represented roughly 66% of total exports in 2021. Egypt (X units) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 10% share, followed by Nigeria (5.3%). Niger (X units), South Africa (X units) and Uganda (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +115.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ghana ($X), Togo ($X) and Egypt ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 69% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Egypt, with a CAGR of +148.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, dropping by -18.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by 30% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while Togo ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+15.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Motorcycles and Cycles With an Auxiliary Motor

Imports in Africa

In 2021, purchases abroad of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor increased by 9.3% to X units, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports showed moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 45%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 49%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Morocco dominates motor structure, resulting at X units, which was near 69% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Nigeria (X units), constituting a 6.8% share of total imports. Mozambique (X units), Cote d'Ivoire (X units), Angola (X units) and Ghana (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor imports into Morocco stood at +25.4%. At the same time, Cote d'Ivoire (+28.7%) and Ghana (+12.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cote d'Ivoire emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +28.7% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Nigeria (-6.6%), Mozambique (-13.9%) and Angola (-18.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Morocco (+56 p.p.) and Cote d'Ivoire (+3.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Nigeria, Mozambique and Angola saw its share reduced by -11%, -19.5% and -22.7% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor in Africa, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Nigeria ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a 5.5% share.

In Morocco, imports of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor increased at an average annual rate of +18.6% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Nigeria (-4.0% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (+26.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the import price increased by 59% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per unit), while Mozambique ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (+10.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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