Motorcycles including mopeds and cycles with auxiliary motors including side-cars market in the Netherlands

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the motorcycle market in the Netherlands grew from 601 thousand units to 1,169 thousand units. This expansion was primarily driven by the implementation of stricter Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards, which prompted manufacturers to update their models and encouraged consumer purchases ahead of regulatory deadlines. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic increased demand for motorcycles as a preferred mode of contactless personal transportation, while government incentives supported the emergence of electric motorcycles as a new market segment.

After reaching its peak in 2021, the market volume contracted to 600 thousand units by 2024. This decline coincided with significant changes in subsidy policies, including the termination of grants for electric mopeds and motorcycles in neighboring markets like the UK, which reduced purchase incentives. Regulatory signals about future bans on sales of new petrol-powered motorcycles in certain regions also introduced uncertainty, contributing to a slowdown in overall consumer demand.

Production motorcycles and cycles with auxiliary motors in the Netherlands

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

The Netherlands has seen its production of motorcycles, including mopeds, cycles with auxiliary motors, and side-cars, increase for the third consecutive year. In 2021, production reached 618.6 thousand units, marking a 15.2% year-over-year rise. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 150.4%, which translates to an annualized rate of 35.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Exports motorcycles and cycles with auxiliary motors from the Netherlands

Exports in kind, K unit

The Netherlands has experienced a third consecutive year of growth in exports of motorcycles, including mopeds, cycles with auxiliary motors, and side-cars. In 2021, exports totaled 1,260 thousand units, representing a 10.2% year-over-year increase. Between 2018 and 2021, exports rose by 103.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 26.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021, K unit

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Belgium, and France were the primary buyers of motorcycles, including mopeds, cycles with auxiliary motors, and side-cars, from the Netherlands. Germany accounted for 33.1% of exports in kind, Belgium for 20.8%, and France for 9.1%, collectively making up 62.9% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

The Netherlands has recorded a third consecutive year of growth in exports of motorcycles, including mopeds, cycles with auxiliary motors, and side-cars, in value terms. In 2021, exports amounted to 2,075 million US dollars, showing a strong increase of 21.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 72.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Belgium, and France were the largest buyers of motorcycles, including mopeds, cycles with auxiliary motors, and side-cars, from the Netherlands in value terms. Germany represented 29.6% of exports in value, Belgium 18.1%, and France 14.0%, together accounting for 61.7% of total exports in value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021

Imports motorcycles and cycles with auxiliary motors to the Netherlands

Imports in kind, K unit

The Netherlands has seen its import volume of motorcycles, including mopeds, cycles with auxiliary motors, and side-cars, increase for the third consecutive year. In 2021, import volume stood at 1,811 thousand units, reflecting a 13.2% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 85.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 22.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021, K unit

From 2018 to 2021, China, Germany, and Asia, not elsewhere specified, were the principal sources for imports in kind of motorcycles, including mopeds, cycles with auxiliary motors, and side-cars, to the Netherlands. China accounted for 39.6% of imports in kind, Germany for 18.2%, and Asia, not elsewhere specified, for 14.8%, jointly representing 72.6% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

The Netherlands has experienced a third consecutive year of growth in imports of motorcycles, including mopeds, cycles with auxiliary motors, and side-cars, in value terms. In 2021, imports totaled 2,129 million US dollars, equivalent to a 19.1% increase versus the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports rose by 76.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 20.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Asia, not elsewhere specified, and Japan were the largest suppliers of motorcycles, including mopeds, cycles with auxiliary motors, and side-cars, to the Netherlands in value terms. Germany accounted for 22.4% of imports in value, Asia, not elsewhere specified, for 17.2%, and Japan for 14.5%, together forming 54.1% of total imports in value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021