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

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

In 2021, the Benelux market for motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor increased by 6% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after six years of decline. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Motorcycles and Cycles With an Auxiliary Motor in Benelux

In value terms, production of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, faced a precipitous decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 84%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Motorcycles and Cycles With an Auxiliary Motor

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, exports of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor in Benelux expanded modestly to X units, picking up by 3% compared with 2020. In general, exports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 74%. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X units) and Belgium (X units) dominates motor structure, together mixing up 96% of total exports. Luxembourg (X units) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +84.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021.

Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +75.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries 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 Benelux stood at $X per unit in 2021, shrinking by -6.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the export price increased by 15% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 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 Luxembourg ($X per unit), while the Netherlands ($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 Netherlands (+3.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Motorcycles and Cycles With an Auxiliary Motor

Imports in Benelux

Imports of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor reduced slightly to X units in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. Total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +93.0% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 79% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, imports of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor rose markedly to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +89.8% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X units) represented the largest importer of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor, comprising 65% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X units), constituting a 33% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X units) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +21.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor in Benelux, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 30% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+2.9% per year) and Luxembourg (+17.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 9.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 16%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+0.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform