Africa: Market for Cycles with Auxiliary Motors and Side Cars 2025

Market Size for Cycles with Auxiliary Motors and Side Cars in Africa

After seven years of growth, the African market for cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars decreased by -8.9% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed significant growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Production of Cycles with Auxiliary Motors and Side Cars in Africa

In value terms, production of cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 181% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Exports of Cycles with Auxiliary Motors and Side Cars

Exports in Africa

In 2021, exports of cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars in Africa fell remarkably to X units, which is down by -40.3% against the year before. In general, exports, however, saw perceptible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 192%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, exports of cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars expanded slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the key exporter of cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars in Africa, with the volume of exports accounting for X units, which was approx. 37% of total exports in 2021. Tunisia (X units) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Morocco (X units) and Mauritius (X units). All these countries together held near 55% share of total exports. The following exporters - Uganda (X units) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) - each accounted for a 3.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Mauritius (with a CAGR of +126.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest cycle with auxiliary motor and side car supplier in Africa, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with an 8.6% share.

In South Africa, exports of cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars decreased by an average annual rate of -1.9% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tunisia (+96.9% per year) and Morocco (+71.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, rising by 75% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (+6.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Cycles with Auxiliary Motors and Side Cars

Imports in Africa

In 2021, supplies from abroad of cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars decreased by -2% to X units, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 410%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X units) and Nigeria (X units) represented the main importers of cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars in Africa, together reaching near 53% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Senegal (X units), Egypt (X units) and Morocco (X units), together achieving a 26% share of total imports. Sudan (X units), Algeria (X units) and Mauritius (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Nigeria (with a CAGR of +62.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X), South Africa ($X) and Egypt ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 64% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Nigeria, with a CAGR of +56.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 23% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 278% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (+9.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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