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

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

The GCC motorcycle, scooter and side-car market declined slightly to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars in GCC

In value terms, motorcycle, scooter and side-car production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars

Exports in GCC

In 2022, the amount of motorcycles, scooters and side-cars exported in GCC soared to X units, rising by X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports enjoyed notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, motorcycle, scooter and side-car exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates prevails in exports structure, reaching X units, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kuwait (X units), comprising a X% share of total exports.

Exports from the United Arab Emirates increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kuwait (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kuwait emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in GCC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait increased by X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest motorcycle, scooter and side-car supplier in GCC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kuwait ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In the United Arab Emirates, motorcycle, scooter and side-car exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per unit, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per unit), while the United Arab Emirates stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%).

Imports of Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars

Imports in GCC

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of motorcycles, scooters and side-cars, when their volume decreased by X% to X units. In general, imports saw a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, motorcycle, scooter and side-car imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X units) was the key importer of motorcycles, scooters and side-cars, comprising X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X units), Kuwait (X units), Qatar (X units) and Oman (X units), together making up a X% share of total imports.

Imports into the United Arab Emirates decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Oman (X%), Kuwait (X%) and Qatar (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in GCC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Kuwait (X p.p.), Qatar (X p.p.) and Oman (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported motorcycles, scooters and side-cars in GCC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Qatar, with an X% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, motorcycle, scooter and side-car imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Qatar (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in GCC stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, motorcycle, scooter and side-car import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Qatar ($X per unit) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while Oman ($X per unit) and Saudi Arabia ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform