Eastern Europe: Market for Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars 2025

Market Size for Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars in Eastern Europe

The East European motorcycle, scooter and side-car market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Production of Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars in Eastern Europe

In value terms, motorcycle, scooter and side-car production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a moderate increase 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 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the amount of motorcycles, scooters and side-cars exported in Eastern Europe skyrocketed to X units, surging by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, motorcycle, scooter and side-car exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Bulgaria (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Hungary (X units), Poland (X units) and Romania (X units) represented the key exporter of motorcycles, scooters and side-cars in Eastern Europe, constituting X% of total export. It was distantly followed by Lithuania (X units), constituting a X% share of total exports. Slovakia (X units) took a relatively small share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest motorcycle, scooter and side-car supplying countries in Eastern Europe were Hungary ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, 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 Eastern Europe stood at $X per unit in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 Slovakia ($X per unit), while Romania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of motorcycles, scooters and side-cars, when their volume decreased by X% to X units. In general, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, motorcycle, scooter and side-car imports fell slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Poland (X units), Russia (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Hungary (X units) and Romania (X units) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Slovakia (X units), achieving a X% share of total imports. Lithuania (X units) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (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 importing markets in Eastern Europe were the Czech Republic ($X), Poland ($X) and Russia ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Romania, 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

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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