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

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

The MERCOSUR motorcycle, scooter and side-car market fell significantly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars in MERCOSUR

In value terms, motorcycle, scooter and side-car production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas shipments of motorcycles, scooters and side-cars increased by X% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, motorcycle, scooter and side-car exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil was the largest exporter of motorcycles, scooters and side-cars in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports finishing at X units, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X units) and Chile (X units), together making up a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to motorcycle, scooter and side-car exports from Brazil stood at X%. At the same time, Colombia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Colombia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Chile (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Colombia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Chile (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Brazil, motorcycle, scooter and side-car exports contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Colombia (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per unit), while Chile ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of motorcycles, scooters and side-cars imported in MERCOSUR contracted remarkably to X units, dropping by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, motorcycle, scooter and side-car imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X units), distantly followed by Peru (X units), Ecuador (X units), Chile (X units), Brazil (X units) and Colombia (X units) were the main importers of motorcycles, scooters and side-cars, together generating X% of total imports. Uruguay (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest motorcycle, scooter and side-car importing markets in MERCOSUR were Argentina ($X), Peru ($X) and Chile ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Ecuador, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by X% against 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 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per unit), while Brazil ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform