Top 10 Motorcycle Manufacturing Countries in 2025: Global Industry Analysis

by admin July 5, 2025 5019 17 min read

Updated: 19 Jan 2026

A data-led ranking of the largest two-wheeler production hubs in 2025. Depending on each country’s reporting, the figure may represent production, shipments, or wholesales (motorcycles/scooters/mopeds).

The global two-wheeler industry is shaped by one structural fact: volume is concentrated where motorcycles are everyday mobility and where supply chains can scale cheaply. In 2025, Asia remains the center of gravity, while Japan and Italy continue to anchor premium engineering and high-value exports.

India (2W) — domestic sales + exports (2025)

25.45M

Used as an output proxy where industry totals are published as domestic volume plus exports.

Indonesia — wholesales (2025)

6.40M

AISI wholesales is the benchmark annual market-flow metric and tracks real factory throughput.

Vietnam — reported record production (2025)

3.40M+

A publicly reported record year, reflecting strong demand and manufacturing momentum.

Output / shipments by country (2025, million units)

Units are shown in millions and rounded to two decimals for comparability.

Top 10 ranking (2025)

Rank	Country	2025 output / shipments (M)

Insights and conclusions (2025)

Volume follows utility. The biggest producers are markets where two-wheelers are default commuting and small-business logistics, not a niche product category.
Exports define strategy for China and Thailand. High-volume producers with mature logistics can smooth domestic cycles via export channels into Africa, Latin America, and parts of Asia.
“Production” is not a single universal metric. Some countries publish wholesales/shipments more consistently than factory output; for manufacturing intensity, these proxies are often closer to reality than incomplete production series.
Electrification is asymmetric. EV two-wheelers scale fastest where dense cities, delivery fleets, and policy signals align—while mass ICE models still dominate in many price-sensitive segments.
Premium value is concentrated in Japan and Italy. Their unit volumes are smaller, but high-value models, engineering leadership, and brand export power influence global product roadmaps.

What this means for the reader

If you track mobility trends: watch India, Indonesia, and Vietnam for demand-led shifts (urban regulation, affordability, delivery growth).
If you track industrial capacity: pay attention to supply-chain depth and localization (engines, frames, electronics, batteries), not only assembly volumes.
If you track EV adoption: focus on policy and fleet economics—two-wheelers electrify differently than passenger cars, often via scooters and commercial fleets first.
If you compare “who leads”: distinguish volume leaders (mass mobility) from value leaders (premium engineering and export pricing).

Methodology

How the ranking is calculated

Year: 2025 (latest available official/industry reporting as of the update date).
Scope: two-wheelers (motorcycles/scooters/mopeds). Country reporting differs; the ranking uses the closest comparable metric.
Primary metric: production where available; otherwise shipments or wholesales when those are the standard published indicator for annual throughput.
Unit standardization: values are converted to millions of units and rounded to two decimals.
Handling gaps: when only partial-year series are public, an industry-consistent annualized proxy is used rather than mixing incompatible definitions.

Limitations

Cross-country comparability is constrained by differences in definitions (factory output vs wholesales vs shipments) and whether scooters/mopeds are included in the same series.
Some figures reflect domestic market flow and may under/overstate pure factory output in years with inventory changes.
Premium producers can appear “small” by volume despite leading in value and engineering influence.

Country-by-country (drivers)

1) India

25.45M (output proxy)

India leads on scale: commuter demand, high localization, dense supplier ecosystems, and export reach. The market’s structure makes two-wheelers a necessity for mobility and delivery.

2) China

22.11M (production)

China combines mass manufacturing with export capability and deep component supply. It also has a strong base in electric scooters and cost-optimized platforms.

3) Indonesia

6.40M (wholesales)

Indonesia is a major ASEAN manufacturing hub, strongly tied to Japanese joint ventures. Wholesales is the standard annual “throughput” signal used by the local industry.

4) Vietnam

3.40M+ (reported production)

Vietnam’s manufacturing momentum is reinforced by strong domestic demand and an expanding industrial base, with growing attention to EV transition in urban policy.

5) Thailand

~2.10M (CBU forecast)

Thailand’s strength is export-oriented manufacturing capability and a balanced mix of commuter models and higher displacement production for regional markets.

6) Brazil

1.98M (production)

Brazil is Latin America’s largest production base, concentrated around Manaus’ industrial ecosystem, serving commuter mobility and logistics needs across major metro areas.

7) Pakistan

~1.50M (output proxy)

Pakistan’s two-wheeler market is commuter-driven and price-sensitive. Public reporting often comes via association data and production/sales trends used to infer annual levels.

8) Philippines

~1.10M (industry proxy)

The Philippines continues to expand assembly and manufacturing depth, propelled by commuting demand and the growth of last-mile delivery services.

9) Japan

0.47M (production)

Japan’s unit volume is smaller than mass markets, but its OEMs anchor global engineering standards, premium exports, and technology diffusion across segments.

10) Italy

0.42M (production)

Italy’s output is premium-tilted: brand value, design, and performance define its role. Unit volumes understate its influence in global premium segments.

FAQ

What’s the difference between production, shipments, and wholesales?

“Production” is factory output. “Shipments” often reflect units sent from manufacturers into distribution. “Wholesales” is an industry market-flow measure (factory-to-dealer/distributor) widely used as an annual throughput proxy where production series are not published consistently.

Does this ranking include scooters and mopeds?

Yes—where the country’s official/industry reporting groups them into the same two-wheeler series. Some countries report motorcycles separately, others publish combined two-wheeler totals. The methodology prioritizes the closest comparable series available.

Why do Japan and Italy rank lower by volume?

These markets are not structured around mass commuter volume. Their strength is high-value production, engineering leadership, and premium exports—areas where unit volume is not the main indicator of influence.

Is electrification already changing the top producers?

Electrification is growing quickly in specific segments (especially scooters and delivery fleets), but mass ICE models still dominate many large markets in 2025. Over the next few years, shifts will be most visible in urban policy-driven markets and fleet-heavy ecosystems.

Can exports change these rankings year to year?

Yes. Countries with mature export logistics can offset domestic slowdowns by expanding shipments abroad. Export dynamics can also shift production locations across ASEAN and other regional clusters.

How often should this page be updated?

Typically annually, once official association datasets or market summaries for the new year are published. Mid-year updates may be warranted if an association releases revised annual totals or a major policy shift materially changes the market.

Sources (official / industry)

This ranking uses the closest comparable published metric per country (production, shipments, or wholesales) and standardizes values to million units.

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