SADC: Motorcycle And Bicycle Market 2025

Motorcycle And Bicycle Market Size in SADC

The SADC motorcycle and bicycle market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, growing by 43% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +101.5% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Motorcycle And Bicycle Production in SADC

In value terms, motorcycle and bicycle production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +50.0% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 50% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Motorcycle And Bicycle Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2021, overseas shipments of motorcycles and bicycles increased by 70% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 151% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, motorcycle and bicycle exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a mild setback. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the key exporting country with an export of around X units, which resulted at 68% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Mauritius (X units), achieving a 29% share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +12.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Mauritius (+27.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritius emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +27.0% from 2012-2021. While the share of Mauritius (+18 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of South Africa (-2.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest motorcycle and bicycle supplier in SADC, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritius ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

In South Africa, motorcycle and bicycle exports declined by an average annual rate of -2.7% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2021, declining by -16.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 54%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while Mauritius totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (+8.7%).

Motorcycle And Bicycle Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2021, imports of motorcycles and bicycles in SADC surged to X units, increasing by 57% compared with the year before. Total imports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +105.1% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, motorcycle and bicycle imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Tanzania (X units) and South Africa (X units) were the key importers of motorcycles and bicycles in SADC, together accounting for approx. 57% of total imports. Mozambique (X units) took the next position in the ranking, distantly followed by Zambia (X units). All these countries together took near 22% share of total imports. The following importers - Angola (X units), Madagascar (X units), Malawi (X units), Zimbabwe (X units), Mauritius (X units), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) and Botswana (X units) - together made up 20% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Botswana (with a CAGR of +69.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest motorcycle and bicycle importing markets in SADC were South Africa ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Angola ($X), with a combined 70% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Madagascar, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mauritius, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Botswana, which together accounted for a further 28%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Malawi, with a CAGR of +11.5%, 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 import price in SADC amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -11.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform