EU External Trade - Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars, With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 500|cm$3|but not exceeding 800|cm$3

Extra-EU sourcing of Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars, With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 500|cm$3|but not exceeding 800|cm$3 is highly concentrated. 🇯🇵 Japan captures 51.5% of imports (€2.2B), followed by 🇹🇭 Thailand (21.1%). With an HHI of 3510, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars, With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 500|cm$3|but not exceeding 800|cm$3 to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (31.5%, €278.4M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars, With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 500|cm$3|but not exceeding 800|cm$3 are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇫🇷 France. 🇮🇹 Italy accounts for 28.0% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (19.2%) while exports were falling sharply (-39.5%), signalling a structural market shift.