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

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

In 2021, the West African market for motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor decreased by -13.2% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. In general, consumption saw a noticeable contraction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor contracted modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 56%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Motorcycles and Cycles With an Auxiliary Motor

Exports in Western Africa

In 2021, approx. X units of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor were exported in Western Africa; rising by 56% against the previous year. Overall, exports saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 111%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 117%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Togo (X units) and Ghana (X units) prevails in motor structure, together making up 86% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Nigeria (X units) and Niger (X units), together mixing up a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Niger (with a CAGR of +45.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ghana ($X), Togo ($X) and Niger ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together comprising 89% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Niger, with a CAGR of +52.3%, recorded 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

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, shrinking by -22.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by 6.7%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Niger ($X per unit), while Togo ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Niger (+4.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Motorcycles and Cycles With an Auxiliary Motor

Imports in Western Africa

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor decreased by -15.6% to X units in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 86% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2020, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor contracted notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 87% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Nigeria (X units), distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X units), Ghana (X units), Burkina Faso (X units) and Mauritania (X units) were the largest importers of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor, together mixing up 87% of total imports. Gambia (X units) and Togo (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Mauritania (with a CAGR of +52.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor in Western Africa, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Ghana, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Nigeria stood at -4.0%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Cote d'Ivoire (+26.5% per year) and Ghana (+24.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per unit, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 20%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Burkina Faso ($X per unit), while Mauritania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (+10.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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