Colombia. Motorcycles market lost in double-digit in June
Colombian Motorcycles industry was in a great shape and the start of 2020 was up in double digit, following the previous two years growth. Unfortunately, the arrival of Covid19 in the country, forced the government to shut down all not necessary activities and in March the market fell down 22.5%, ending the first quarter flat.
Paraguay. In the 2019 sales improved at the third highest level ever
Paraguay Motorcycles Market is the 26th largest in the World, gaining 3 spots last year when sales improved at 171.580. The market is controlled by local made product and local Manufacturer control the first 5 places in the ranking. After over a decade, Kenton has lost the leadership, outpaced by Star. Honda is the first not-local brand.
United States. First Half 2020 motorcycles sales down 15.4%
United States Motorcycles Market positive start was frozen in March by the spread of Covi19 and the first quarter 2020 sales have been 145.996, down 10.6%. At the end of February, Harley-Davidson Chief Executive Matt Levatich resigned, leaving the motorcycle maker after years of declining sales and limited success attracting younger riders to its iconic brand.
Latin America. Regional sales down 20% in first eight months
Latin America motorcycles market in the 2019 was almost negative with sales at 3.2 million, down 6.4% from the previous year, despite the two largest markets, Brazil and Colombia grew up in double-digit. Unfortunately all the other 14 countries we track have reported a negative performance. While original outlook for the 2020 was positive, the Covid19 arrival in the region is now deteriorating all the economic indicators, severely hurting the industry
Argentina. In September motorcycles sales up (+49%), first time after 25 months
Argentine Motorcycles Market ended the first quarter 2020 at the lowest level in the last 20 years, keeping the awful trend taken in the previous two years, hit by the economic crisis. Considering the persistent negative outlook for the rest of the year, we fear the bankrupt for the local manufacturers in case the government will not sustain the industry.
Guatemala. In 2019 Bajaj Auto in the throne overtaking Italika
Guatemala Motorcycles Market in the 2019 hit the milestone of 200.000 annual sales keeping a place among the World's Top 25 motorcycles market, following a series of 5 consecutive annual records. A new leader is on top of the list and after Honda, leader in 2017, and Italika, leader in 2018, the throne is now in the hands of the indian Bajaj Auto.
