Germany: Motorcycle And Bicycle Market 2025

Motorcycle And Bicycle Market Size in Germany

The German motorcycle and bicycle market soared to $X in 2021, growing by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Motorcycle And Bicycle Production in Germany

In value terms, motorcycle and bicycle production contracted notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 485% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Motorcycle And Bicycle Exports

Exports from Germany

After five years of growth, overseas shipments of motorcycles and bicycles decreased by -1.3% to X units in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, motorcycle and bicycle exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 20%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X units), France (X units) and Austria (X units) were the main destinations of motorcycle and bicycle exports from Germany, together comprising 93% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +9.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for motorcycle and bicycle exported from Germany were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Austria ($X), with a combined 40% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, the United States, Spain, the UK, Poland, Sweden, Japan and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 39%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +17.8%, recorded 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 average motorcycle and bicycle export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, jumping by 17% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 22%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 the Czech Republic (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Motorcycle And Bicycle Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, supplies from abroad of motorcycles and bicycles increased by 8.4% to X units, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 11%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, motorcycle and bicycle imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 22%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X units), Cambodia (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of motorcycle and bicycle imports to Germany, together accounting for 55% of total imports. These countries were followed by Austria, Bulgaria, Belgium, Bangladesh, Poland, Italy, France, Hungary, Romania and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 80%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +67.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Austria ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest motorcycle and bicycle suppliers to Germany, with a combined 38% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +71.4%, saw 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

In 2021, the average motorcycle and bicycle import price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 12% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, motorcycle and bicycle import price increased by +84.7% against 2012 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+17.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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