Algeria: Motorcycle And Bicycle Market 2025

Motorcycle And Bicycle Market Size in Algeria

In 2021, the Algerian motorcycle and bicycle market decreased by -27.8% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a measured expansion. Motorcycle and bicycle consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Motorcycle And Bicycle Production in Algeria

In value terms, motorcycle and bicycle production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -22.3% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 84%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Motorcycle And Bicycle Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2021, the amount of motorcycles and bicycles exported from Algeria reduced notably to X units, dropping by -31.8% compared with the previous year. In general, exports faced a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 2,350% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, motorcycle and bicycle exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a sharp slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 525% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X units) was the main destination for motorcycle and bicycle exports from Algeria, with a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, motorcycle and bicycle exports to Mozambique exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Niger (X units), more than tenfold. France (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mozambique was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Niger (+8.0% per year) and France (+14.9% per year).

In value terms, Niger ($X) remains the key foreign market for motorcycles and bicycles exports from Algeria, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mozambique ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Niger totaled +16.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mozambique (0.0% per year) and France (-4.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average motorcycle and bicycle export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, falling by -51.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 387%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Niger ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Niger (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Motorcycle And Bicycle Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2021, supplies from abroad of motorcycles and bicycles decreased by -28.6% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, recorded strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 55%. Imports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, motorcycle and bicycle imports fell notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 91%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) was the main motorcycle and bicycle supplier to Algeria, with a 92% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates (X units), with a 2.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +4.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+3.9% per year) and France (+23.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of motorcycles and bicycles to Algeria, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 17% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled -6.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+10.8% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-4.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average motorcycle and bicycle import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 5.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (-8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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