France: Market for Cycles with Auxiliary Motors and Side Cars 2025

Market Size for Cycles with Auxiliary Motors and Side Cars in France

For the eighth year in a row, the French market for cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 49% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption showed significant growth. Consumption of peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Production of Cycles with Auxiliary Motors and Side Cars in France

In value terms, production of cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 118% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports of Cycles with Auxiliary Motors and Side Cars

Exports from France

After five years of growth, shipments abroad of cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars decreased by -9.7% to X units in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 108% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, exports of cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars totaled $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 105% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X units), Spain (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main destinations of exports of cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars from France, together accounting for 45% of total exports. Italy, Portugal, the UK, Switzerland, Sweden, Poland, Greece, Luxembourg and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +96.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cycle with auxiliary motor and side car exported from France were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for 46% of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Portugal, Poland, Luxembourg, Greece, Sweden and Denmark, which together accounted for a further 39%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +80.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

In 2021, the average export price for cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Switzerland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($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 Belgium (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Cycles with Auxiliary Motors and Side Cars

Imports into France

For the sixth year in a row, France recorded growth in supplies from abroad of cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars, which increased by 64% to X units in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 211% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 125%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of cycle with auxiliary motor and side car to France, accounting for a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X units), with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +33.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+86.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+70.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest cycle with auxiliary motor and side car suppliers to France, with a combined 53% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Spain, Italy, Portugal and Taiwan (Chinese), which together accounted for a further 33%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +109.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average import price for cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars amounted to $X per unit, falling by -20.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 39% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for China ($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) (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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