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

Market Size for Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars in the EU

The EU motorcycle, scooter and side-car market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. The total consumption indicated a strong 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Production of Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars in the EU

In value terms, motorcycle, scooter and side-car production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated tangible growth 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 increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars

Exports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X units of motorcycles, scooters and side-cars were exported in the European Union; rising by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, motorcycle, scooter and side-car exports totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X units), distantly followed by Italy (X units), Germany (X units), Austria (X units), Belgium (X units) and Bulgaria (X units) were the key exporters of motorcycles, scooters and side-cars, together committing X% of total exports. France (X units), Spain (X units), Portugal (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Hungary (X units), Poland (X units) and Romania (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest motorcycle, scooter and side-car supplying countries in the European Union were Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, Hungary, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Poland, Portugal and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Bulgaria, 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 export price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 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 remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while Romania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars

Imports in the EU

For the ninth year in a row, the European Union recorded growth in overseas purchases of motorcycles, scooters and side-cars, which increased by X% to X units in 2022. In general, imports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, motorcycle, scooter and side-car imports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the six major importers of motorcycles, scooters and side-cars, namely Germany, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Belgium and Spain, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Austria (X units), Poland (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Sweden (X units), Greece (X units), Denmark (X units) and Hungary (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (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 the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, Italy, Spain, Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland, Sweden, Denmark, Greece and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Denmark, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Austria ($X per unit), while Hungary ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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