France: Motorcycle And Bicycle Market 2025

Motorcycle And Bicycle Market Size in France

The French motorcycle and bicycle market soared to $X in 2021, with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Motorcycle And Bicycle Production in France

In value terms, motorcycle and bicycle production declined significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 28%. Motorcycle and bicycle production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Motorcycle And Bicycle Exports

Exports from France

Motorcycle and bicycle exports from France expanded markedly to X units in 2021, growing by 5.9% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 26,418%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, motorcycle and bicycle exports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +82.7% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain (X units), Germany (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main destinations of motorcycle and bicycle exports from France, together comprising 49% of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Poland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Greece, the UK, Ireland, Benin, Andorra and Portugal, which together accounted for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Benin (with a CAGR of +61.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for motorcycle and bicycle exported from France were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 56% share of total exports. Belgium, the Netherlands, the UK, Switzerland, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Ireland, Andorra and Benin lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

Greece, with a CAGR of +41.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average motorcycle and bicycle export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 3.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 24,184% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Benin ($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 Poland (+25.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Motorcycle And Bicycle Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, imports of motorcycles and bicycles into France skyrocketed to X units, picking up by 56% on the previous year. Overall, imports enjoyed noticeable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 614%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, motorcycle and bicycle imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Italy (X units), China (X units) and Belgium (X units) were the main suppliers of motorcycle and bicycle imports to France, with a combined 55% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +42.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest motorcycle and bicycle suppliers to France were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 44% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Taiwan (Chinese), Romania, Bulgaria and Sri Lanka, which together accounted for a further 36%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +29.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average motorcycle and bicycle import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, shrinking by -20.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a modest expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 640% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Germany ($X per unit), while the price for Sri Lanka ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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