Strong Export Growth Drives China Motorcycle Sales Beyond 21.96 Million Units in 2025

- Based on Data from China Customs and Industry Authorities

In 2025, China's motorcycle industry achieved solid growth driven by strong overseas demand. According to statistics released by the China Chamber of Commerce for Motorcycles and the General Administration of Customs, the industry demonstrated clear characteristics of overall growth, structural optimization, export expansion, and domestic market adjustment.

1. Annual Production and Sales Exceed 21.96 Million Units

From January to December 2025, total motorcycle production reached 22.1093 million units, while total sales amounted to 21.9677 million units, representing year-on-year increases of 10.69% and 10.25%, respectively.

This marks another year of double-digit growth for China's motorcycle industry.

Two-wheeled motorcycles: 19.1644 million units

Three-wheeled motorcycles: 2.8033 million units

The steady increase highlights China's strong manufacturing capacity and its position as a leading motorcycle manufacturer in China.

2. Export Becomes the Primary Growth Engine

According to full-year data from the General Administration of Customs:

Motorcycle exports: 18.2346 million units, up 25.77% year-on-year

Export value: USD 11.389 billion, up 30.67% year-on-year

Both export volume and export value increased significantly, indicating continuous improvement in product value and international competitiveness.

Exports have become the core driver of industry growth. Strong demand in overseas markets has enabled Chinese motorcycle factories to maintain high production utilization rates.

3. China Strengthens Its Role as a Global Motorcycle Supplier

With improved product quality, enhanced technology, and growing brand recognition, China continues to strengthen its position as a reliable global motorcycle supplier.

As a leading China motorcycle manufacturer and export-oriented motorcycle production enterprise, Chinese factories are increasingly supplying markets across Africa, South America, Southeast Asia, and Europe.

The data confirms that China remains one of the most important motorcycle manufacturing hubs worldwide.