Switzerland: Market for Motorcycles and Cycles With an Auxiliary Motor 2024

Market Size for Motorcycles and Cycles With an Auxiliary Motor in Switzerland

In 2023, the Swiss market for motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Motorcycles and Cycles With an Auxiliary Motor in Switzerland

In value terms, production of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor expanded markedly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Motorcycles and Cycles With an Auxiliary Motor

Exports from Switzerland

In 2023, approx. X units of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor were exported from Switzerland; therefore, remained relatively stable against 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, total exports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X units) was the main destination for exports of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor from Switzerland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor to Serbia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, North Macedonia (X units), twofold. Bosnia and Herzegovina (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Serbia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: North Macedonia (X% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X% per year).

In value terms, Serbia ($X) remains the key foreign market for motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor exports from Switzerland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by North Macedonia ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Serbia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: North Macedonia (X% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average export price for motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor amounted to $X per unit, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Serbia (X%), 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 Switzerland

Imports of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor into Switzerland shrank sharply to X units in 2023, falling by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor declined dramatically to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X units), China (X units) and Japan (X units) were the main suppliers of imports of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor to Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, Germany, Austria, France, India and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor to Switzerland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor stood at $X per unit in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a pronounced contraction. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform