Netherlands: Market for Motorcycles and Cycles With an Auxiliary Motor 2024

Market Size for Motorcycles and Cycles With an Auxiliary Motor in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch market for motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor increased by 4.1% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after six years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Motorcycles and Cycles With an Auxiliary Motor

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, exports of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor from the Netherlands rose remarkably to X units, growing by 15% compared with the previous year. In general, exports posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 180%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 128% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for exports of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor from the Netherlands, with a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X units), twofold. Sweden (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +10.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+15.1% per year) and Sweden (+115.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor exported from the Netherlands were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Portugal ($X), with a combined 81% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Sweden, Denmark and Morocco, which together accounted for a further 7.3%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +100.0%, saw 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 motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor amounted to $X per unit, falling by -7.6% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor increased by +4.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Germany (+16.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Motorcycles and Cycles With an Auxiliary Motor

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, imports of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor into the Netherlands was estimated at X units, surging by 3.4% compared with the year before. Overall, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +88.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 82% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor reached $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 76%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Italy (X units) and Belgium (X units) were the main suppliers of imports of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor to the Netherlands, with a combined 85% share of total imports. France, Japan and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Japan (with a CAGR of +79.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor suppliers to the Netherlands were China ($X), Italy ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 81% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Japan and Taiwan (Chinese), which together accounted for a further 14%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Japan, with a CAGR of +89.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 import price for motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 7.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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