Bulgaria: Market for Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars 2025

Market Size for Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian motorcycle, scooter and side-car market amounted to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Motorcycle, scooter and side-car consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars in Bulgaria

In value terms, motorcycle, scooter and side-car production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars

Exports from Bulgaria

For the ninth year in a row, Bulgaria recorded growth in overseas shipments of motorcycles, scooters and side-cars, which increased by X% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, motorcycle, scooter and side-car exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), Belgium (X units) and Austria (X units) were the main destinations of motorcycle, scooter and side-car exports from Bulgaria, together comprising X% of total exports. Denmark, the Netherlands, Sweden and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the largest markets for motorcycle, scooter and side-car exported from Bulgaria worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Denmark, the Netherlands, Sweden and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Denmark, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The average motorcycle, scooter and side-car export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Denmark (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars

Imports into Bulgaria

For the eleventh year in a row, Bulgaria recorded growth in supplies from abroad of motorcycles, scooters and side-cars, which increased by X% to X units in 2022. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, motorcycle, scooter and side-car imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main suppliers of motorcycle, scooter and side-car imports to Bulgaria, with a combined X% share of total imports. Romania, Turkey, Germany and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest motorcycle, scooter and side-car suppliers to Bulgaria were Italy ($X), China ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Turkey, Romania and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average motorcycle, scooter and side-car import price amounted to $X per unit, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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