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Kenya: Motorcycle And Scooter Market 2022

Motorcycle And Scooter Market Size in Kenya

In 2020, the Kenyan motorcycle and scooter market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Motorcycle and scooter consumption peaked at $X in 2019, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Motorcycle And Scooter Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2020, shipments abroad of motorcycles and scooters increased by X% to X units, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure in 2020 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, motorcycle and scooter exports soared to $X in 2020. In general, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X units), Burundi (X units) and Tanzania (X units) were the main destinations of motorcycle and scooter exports from Kenya, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Rwanda (+X% per year), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Burundi ($X), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) and Rwanda ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for motorcycle and scooter exported from Kenya worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Rwanda (+X% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2020, the average motorcycle and scooter export price amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Uganda ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Sudan, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Motorcycle And Scooter Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2020, supplies from abroad of motorcycles and scooters decreased by -X% to X units for the first time since 2016, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2019, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, motorcycle and scooter imports fell slightly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

India (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of motorcycle and scooter imports to Kenya.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of motorcycle and scooter to Kenya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from India stood at +X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average motorcycle and scooter import price amounted to $X per unit, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was India ($X per unit), while the price for China stood at $X per unit.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the motorcycle and scooter market in Kenya. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2025.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 30911200 - Motorcycles with reciprocating internal combustion piston engine > .50 cm.

Country coverage:

Kenya

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Kenya
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024