South Africa: Market for Motorcycles and Cycles With an Auxiliary Motor 2025

Market Size for Motorcycles and Cycles With an Auxiliary Motor in South Africa

After four years of growth, the South African market for motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor decreased by -8.2% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Motorcycles and Cycles With an Auxiliary Motor in South Africa

In value terms, production of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Motorcycles and Cycles With an Auxiliary Motor

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, the amount of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor exported from South Africa contracted notably to X units, falling by -50.7% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 2,039%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor dropped dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 1,940%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Gabon (X units), Botswana (X units) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) were the main destinations of exports of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor from South Africa, together accounting for 60% of total exports. Malawi, Zambia, Namibia, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Angola and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Zambia (with a CAGR of +26.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Gabon ($X), Botswana ($X) and Zambia ($X) were the largest markets for motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor exported from South Africa worldwide, together accounting for 63% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Zambia, with a CAGR of +32.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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, rising by 7.5% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine-year period. 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 decreased by -15.8% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 58%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Gabon ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($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 Zambia (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Motorcycles and Cycles With an Auxiliary Motor

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, after six years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor, when their volume increased by 183% to X units. In general, imports recorded temperate growth. Imports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor to South Africa, with a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X units), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Japan (X units), with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +7.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-9.4% per year) and Japan (+22.0% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X), China ($X) and Japan ($X) appeared to be the largest motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor suppliers to South Africa, with a combined 98% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the United States, which accounted for a further 0.9%.

The United States, with a CAGR of +16.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor stood at $X per unit in 2021, falling by -18.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Austria ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+21.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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