Turkey: Market for Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars 2025

Market Size for Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars in Turkey

In 2022, the Turkish motorcycle, scooter and side-car market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars in Turkey

In value terms, motorcycle, scooter and side-car production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars

Exports from Turkey

In 2022, shipments abroad of motorcycles, scooters and side-cars increased by X% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, motorcycle, scooter and side-car exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X units), Romania (X units) and France (X units) were the main destinations of motorcycle, scooter and side-car exports from Turkey, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for motorcycle, scooter and side-car exported from Turkey were the Netherlands ($X), Romania ($X) and Finland ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average motorcycle, scooter and side-car export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Greece ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Finland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Motorcycles, Scooters and Side-Cars

Imports into Turkey

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of motorcycles, scooters and side-cars decreased by X% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

In value terms, motorcycle, scooter and side-car imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest motorcycle, scooter and side-car supplier to Turkey, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, motorcycle, scooter and side-car imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X units), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest motorcycle, scooter and side-car suppliers to Turkey were Vietnam ($X), China ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. France, India and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Indonesia, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 2022, the average motorcycle, scooter and side-car import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :