Switzerland: Motorcycle And Bicycle Market 2025

Motorcycle And Bicycle Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss motorcycle and bicycle market was estimated at $X in 2021, growing by 6.7% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% 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 +41.9% against 2018 indices. Motorcycle and bicycle consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Motorcycle And Bicycle Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, overseas shipments of motorcycles and bicycles increased by 11% to X units, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 84% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, motorcycle and bicycle exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for motorcycle and bicycle exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 26% share of total exports. Moreover, motorcycle and bicycle exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X units), threefold. Serbia (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +5.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+5.8% per year) and Serbia (+9.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for motorcycles and bicycles exports from Switzerland, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +7.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+9.7% per year) and Belgium (+57.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average motorcycle and bicycle export price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 5.5% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, motorcycle and bicycle export price increased by +11.9% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 44% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Nigeria ($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 Serbia (+16.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Motorcycle And Bicycle Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, overseas purchases of motorcycles and bicycles increased by 6.5% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 12%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, motorcycle and bicycle imports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% 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 +75.0% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) was the main motorcycle and bicycle supplier to Switzerland, accounting for a 106% share of total imports. Moreover, motorcycle and bicycle imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) (X units), with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +3.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-0.6% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-12.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest motorcycle and bicycle suppliers to Switzerland were Germany ($X), China ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 54% of total imports. These countries were followed by Taiwan (Chinese), the Netherlands, Vietnam, Bulgaria, Portugal, Cambodia, Romania and the Philippines, which together accounted for a further 19%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Romania, with a CAGR of +83.5%, 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 average motorcycle and bicycle import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 1.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 16% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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 the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the price for the Philippines ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+28.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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