November 2016 AWP In Review
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]verage Wholesale Prices (AWP) showed surprising resilience in November, coming in above both the prior three-month average and last year’s November average. Even domestic cruiser pricing, which has been softer than usual the last few months, was up in November. This is partly due to the seasonal shift in dealer appetite for inventory as well
Wholesale Prices Up In Most Categories vs. ’15
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]ctober frequently brings to mind images of goblins, stock market crashes and pre-election fear-mongering. Thankfully, Average Wholesale Prices (AWP) this October were nothing of the sort. Prices in general were flat to slightly up over both the prior 3-month average and the prior year averages. Compared to the prior three months, Domestic Cruisers rebounded from
September Average Wholesale Prices In Review
A summer came to an end, September Average Wholesale Prices (ASP) were mixed. In comparison to the prior 3-month average, Domestic Cruisers declined notably, Metric Cruisers and Sportbikes declined moderately and Off-Road products were flat to up. Wholesale prices in September fared similarly but slightly better than last year, with Off-Road categories up nicely, Metric
July Average Wholesale Pricing in Review
Although pricing felt stable from June to July, Average Wholesale Price (AWP) fell in July across the board in powersports. Domestic Cruisers and Sport bikes experienced the largest decline, while other street and off-road categories were more modest. Compared to the prior three months, Sport bikes and Domestic Cruisers declined 11% and 14% respectively, Metric
Summer ‘Softness’ Began in June
The Summer season for Average Wholesale Prices (AWP) officially began in June.
May Average Wholesale Prices Strong and Stable
Average Wholesale Prices (AWP) in May were strong and stable, coming in flat to slightly up over the prior three-month average.
Buyer Appetite Remained Solid in April
In the month of April, Average Wholesale Price (AWP) points remained stable. Some additional price strength appeared in Domestic Cruiser, Sport and Off-Road products over the prior three months, with more modest performance in Metric Cruisers and some decline in Dual Sport due to product mix.
March Wholesale Pricing In Review
If the spring season so far is any indication, then 2016 is going to be a good year for powersports. The wholesale market in March was dominated by two clear trends: 1. Stronger wholesale pricing over the prior three months, and 2. Softer wholesale pricing compared to March the prior year, which is due to
February AWP Shifts Up from January
February Average Wholesale Pricing (AWP) trended up nicely from January for all major product categories, which is typical spring season behavior. Interestingly, average prices were also below last February’s levels for most categories, which seems contradictory but in reality is not.
January 2016 Average Wholesale Pricing in Review
The outlook for 2016 looks steady [dropcap]J[/dropcap]anuary’s Average Wholesale Pricing (AWP) mirrored December’s performance. Compared to the prior 3-month average, prices were flat for all street categories except for metric cruisers, which declined due to product mix. Off-road categories were down slightly from the prior 3-month average and were roughly even with last year. Compared
December Wholesale Pricing in Review
Average Wholesale Pricing (AWP) improved overall in December. Prices rose for all street categories other than sport bikes over the prior 3-month average.
November In Review
November Average Wholesale Pricing (AWP) remained stable overall with some variance by vehicle category. Compared to the prior 3-month average most categories were stable, with a notable AWP increase in side-by-sides due to a more expensive product mix as well as a drop in snowmobile AWP due to a liquidation of older units.
