Three-wheeled motorcycles first originated in Europe and were originally mainly used for transportation and cargo loading. With the continuous advancement of technology and the growth of market demand, three-wheeled motorcycles have gradually developed into a convenient and practical means of transportation. In China, the development history of three-wheeled motorcycles is relatively short, but its application in logistics, express delivery, agriculture and other fields is gradually popular, and the market demand is also growing.
In today's society, three-wheeled motorcycles, as a convenient and practical means of transportation, play an important role in various fields. Especially in the express, logistics, agriculture and other industries, three-wheeled motorcycles have become an indispensable means of transportation. A three-wheeled motorcycle is a motorcycle with three wheels, usually consisting of two rear wheels and one front wheel. Such models are usually popular in rural areas and some developing countries because they are cheap, durable, and suitable for carrying goods and passengers.
1.Overview of the three-wheeled motorcycle industry
Three-wheeled motorcycles are also known as tricycles, Beverly vehicles, Bialy tricycles, etc., and their main role is to facilitate the transportation of pedestrians and goods. Three-wheeled motorcycles can be divided into cargo type, passenger type and multi-purpose type, with diversified functions, and are widely used in urban and rural markets, commercial distribution, express delivery services, tourism and other fields. Three-wheeled motorcycles are an industry with huge market potential, and the three-wheeled motorcycle market is expected to continue to grow steadily with urbanization, the development of the logistics industry, and the growing demand for convenient mobility.
2.The size of the three-wheeled motorcycle industry market
At present, the global three-wheeled motorcycle market has reached billions of dollars, of which China is the world's largest producer and consumer of three-wheeled motorcycles. In China, with the acceleration of urbanization and the rapid development of the logistics industry, three-wheeled motorcycles are more and more widely used in express delivery, logistics and other fields. At the same time, with the development of rural economy and the advancement of agricultural modernization, the application of three-wheeled motorcycles in the agricultural field is becoming more and more popular.
The three-wheeled motorcycle market is concentrated in developing countries such as China, India, and Brazil. Among them, China is the largest market in the three-wheeled motorcycle industry, according to the data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, the production and sales of tricycles in China reached 746 in 201970,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 52%。At the same time, due to the low cost and wide range of uses of three-wheeled motorcycles, which are favored by the majority of users, the export of three-wheeled motorcycles also has great development potential. According to customs statistics, China's tricycle exports in 2019 were 6320,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 162%。
From January to December 2022, the whole industry completed the output of 228 three-wheeled motorcycles110,000 units, down 6% from the same period last year660,000 units, down 82%；Three-wheeled motorcycle sales 228840,000 units, down 5% from the same period last year170,000 units, down 745%。
From January to December 2022, China's three-wheeled motorcycle exports were 42650,000 units, down 3% from the previous year650,000 units, down 1767%；Among them, 2580,000 units, down 165%, down 383%。
3.The competitive landscape of the three-wheeled motorcycle industry
At present, the three-wheeled motorcycle market is in a stage of fierce competition and continuous decline. The competition in the three-wheeled motorcycle market is mainly divided into two categories: brand competition and ** competition. In terms of brand competition, enterprises need to have their own brand characteristics and carry out differentiated competition; On the one hand, on the one hand, reduce costs, and on the other hand, implement the first war.
The three-wheeled motorcycle market is highly competitive, and there are a large number of small manufacturers and brands in the market. These manufacturers typically produce low-priced, simple products that are highly competitive. At the same time, some well-known brands have also begun to set foot in this market and lead the market direction.
At present, the competition pattern of the three-wheeled motorcycle industry is relatively scattered, and the main brands are Datong, Luoyang Locomotive, Saad Motorcycle, Yangtze River Three-wheeler, etc. Among them, Yangtze River Sanlun is one of the most large-scale brands. According to the statistics of the market research networkThe market share of the Yangtze River Sanlun brand is as high as 30-40%. Maxus is the largest three-wheeled motorcycle brand in China, with strong comprehensive strength. As an old brand, Luoyang Locomotive has a high market reputation and consumer reputation. In addition, in recent years, some emerging brands have gradually emerged, such as BMW motorcycles, Harley-Davidson and other international brands have entered the Chinese market, bringing more choices to the three-wheeled motorcycle market.
4.The development trend of the three-wheeled motorcycle industry
Technological innovation: In recent years, some automakers have also started to introduce electric three-wheeled motorcycles. Electric three-wheeled motorcycles are favored by more and more consumers due to their low energy consumption, zero emissions and no noise. At the same time, some manufacturers have also begun to launch high-end, luxury three-wheeled motorcycles, such as Can-Am, Harley-D**Idson and other high-end brands.
Intelligent development. With the continuous progress of science and technology, intelligence has become an inevitable trend in the development of all walks of life. In the field of three-wheeled motorcycles, the application of intelligent technology will become more and more extensive. In the future, intelligent three-wheeled motorcycles will be more convenient, safe and efficient. For example, through intelligent control technology, the autonomous driving and automatic obstacle avoidance functions of three-wheeled motorcycles can be realized; Through intelligent perception technology, the operation status of the vehicle and fault warning can be monitored in real time to improve the safety performance of the vehicle.
Green and environmentally friendly. With the continuous strengthening of global environmental awareness, green environmental protection has become an important direction for the development of various industries. In the field of three-wheeled motorcycles, more attention will be paid to the development of environmental protection, energy saving, and emission reduction in the future. For example, by adopting new environmentally friendly materials and energy-saving technologies, the energy consumption and emissions of vehicles can be reduced; By optimizing product design, improve the safety performance and comfort of vehicles, and reduce pollution and damage to the environment.
Personalization. With the diversification of consumer needs, personalized customization has become an important trend in market development. In the field of three-wheeled motorcycles, more attention will be paid to the development of personalized customization in the future. Consumers can customize three-wheeled motorcycles with different styles, colors, and functions according to their needs and preferences. This will help to meet the individual needs of different consumers and improve the added value and market competitiveness of products.
Cross-border integration. In the future, with the continuous development of cross-border integration, the application field of three-wheeled motorcycles will be further expanded. For example, in the field of sharing economy, shared three-wheeled motorcycles can become a new type of travel; In the field of tourism, sightseeing tuks can be a unique travel experience; In the field of agriculture, three-wheeled motorcycles can be combined with agricultural equipment to become an efficient and convenient means of agricultural transportation. The application of these cross-border integration will bring new development opportunities and challenges to the three-wheeled motorcycle market.
5.Market prospects for the three-wheeled motorcycle industry
Overall, the future three-wheeled motorcycle market growth potential is huge, the long-term development trend is good, but the market situation will face great changes. With the improvement of China's entire social industrial chain and the improvement of production efficiency, more and more people choose cars instead of three-wheeled motorcycles, although the current three-wheeled motorcycle market still has a certain demand, but with the improvement of national environmental protection policies, people's attention to traffic safety, the future of the three-wheeled motorcycle market is a steady growth. Therefore, three-wheeled motorcycle companies need to strengthen research and development in terms of quality and technology, conform to market demand, and continuously improve their own strength in order to be invincible in the fierce market competition.