The import volume of motorcycles with engine capacity between 500-800 CC to Japan is projected to decline from 736.35 thousand kilograms in 2024 to 681.82 thousand kilograms in 2028. This trend indicates an annual reduction in imports, with an approximate year-on-year decrease of around two percent. Previously, imports recorded in 2023 stood at 750 thousand kilograms, highlighting a downward trajectory over the forecast period. Overall, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) showcases a negative average annual variation, underscoring a continuous decrease in import volumes.
Future trends to monitor involve the economic conditions influencing consumer purchasing power, technological advancements within the motorcycle industry, and shifting preferences towards electric motorcycles, which may impact the demand for traditional motorcycles with reciprocating internal combustion engines.