SADC: Motorcycle And Scooter Market 2025

Motorcycle And Scooter Market Size in SADC

In 2022, the SADC motorcycle and scooter market increased by X% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2016 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Motorcycle And Scooter Production in SADC

In value terms, motorcycle and scooter production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Motorcycle And Scooter Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, shipments abroad of motorcycles and scooters increased by X% to X units, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, motorcycle and scooter exports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, reaching X units, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Swaziland (X units), achieving a X% share of total exports. Tanzania (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to motorcycle and scooter exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Swaziland (X%) and Tanzania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Swaziland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. South Africa (X p.p.), Swaziland (X p.p.) and Tanzania (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Swaziland (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per unit), while South Africa ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Motorcycle And Scooter Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X units of motorcycles and scooters were imported in SADC; increasing by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, motorcycle and scooter imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Tanzania represented the major importing country with an import of around X units, which recorded X% of total imports. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Angola (X%), Madagascar (X%) and South Africa (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tanzania (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) and South Africa ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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 SADC stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 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 South Africa ($X per unit), while Madagascar ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform