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China continues to lead the global motorcycle industry, turning out 50 percent of the world's entire supply of the product. The country's exports for the 10-month period between January and October 2005 amounted to US$1.4 billion, an impressive 47 percent increase from international shipments in the same period of the previous year. The growth in export volume closely mirrors that of value, slightly exceeding 46 percent in the 10 months to October 2005.
This is in contrast to when we last examined China's motorcycle industry in May 2004. That year, export value rose 30 percent while volume went up at a relatively slower rate of 22 percent. The main reason behind the higher growth rate of export value is the 7 percent increase in the average unit value of motorcycles in 2004. In comparison, figures for the 10 months to October 2005 show that average unit value rose a mere 0.5 percent when compared to the same period in 2004. The following are some of the key trends we see in China's motorcycle export industry: This report covers the three major categories of motorcycles in China: street/road bikes, scooter-style and off road/dirt bikes. The majority of these motorcycles are fitted with 4-stroke, single-cylinder engines that are air cooled. The other key features and factors that influence pricing are discussed in the Products & Prices section. The Manufacturing section discusses the difference between small, midsize and large suppliers in terms of production capability. It discusses the processes involved in the manufacture of key motorcycle parts and components and details the key QC tests motorcycles undergo. China now has a relatively small base of motorcycle makers. About 70 percent of these 200 or so makers are locally owned companies. About 28 percent are foreign-invested while the rest are state-owned enterprises. The Industry Overview section elaborates on the composition of China's motorcycle industry, highlighting the key characteristics of the different types of suppliers. The supplier base consists mainly of small makers that primarily function as the manufacturing subsidiaries of large companies. In addition, there are 15 to 20 midsize suppliers and 15 large makers.
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