Switzerland: Market for Cycles with Auxiliary Motors and Side Cars 2025

Market Size for Cycles with Auxiliary Motors and Side Cars in Switzerland

For the fourth consecutive year, the Swiss market for cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 8.1% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption saw significant growth. Consumption of peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Cycles with Auxiliary Motors and Side Cars

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, overseas shipments of cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars increased by 5.6% to X units, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 46%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for exports of cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars from Switzerland, with a 53% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X units), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +6.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+6.4% per year) and Belgium (+142.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars exports from Switzerland, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +7.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+10.1% per year) and Belgium (+162.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs 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 ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Belgium (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cycles with Auxiliary Motors and Side Cars

Imports into Switzerland

Imports of cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars into Switzerland expanded remarkably to X units in 2021, increasing by 8.1% against the previous year. In general, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars expanded notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 52% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest cycle with auxiliary motor and side car supplier to Switzerland, with a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X units), with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +26.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+22.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+22.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars to Switzerland, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +29.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+20.9% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+6.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars stood at $X per unit in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for cycles with auxiliary motors and side cars decreased by -5.5% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 Taiwan (Chinese) (+20.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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