Your input matters: second Global Bicycle Product Index survey 

Your input matters: second Global Bicycle Product Index survey 
This short survey (taking approximately 3-5 minutes) is part of a joint initiative by Bike Europe, Eurobike and IFH Cologne. - Photo Shutterstock

Germany/the Netherlands - What is the market outlook for 2026? This question was on everybody's lips at the Taichung Bike Week which took place from 16-19 September. After three years of predicting that next year would be better, industry peers have become cautious in providing any forecasts. The Global Bicycle Product Index (GBPI), introduced by Eurobike, Bike Europe and IFH Cologne, provides the industry with an indicator which looks ahead at expected industry trends.

For many years, the industry has lacked the data to manage the supply chain efficiently. This information gap at the purchasing level can now be solved by confidentially sharing essential information on topics like new incoming order levels, inventory levels and your own purchasing levels. Market research agency IFH Cologne will publish the key results and an assessment of the industry’s situation next month. 

GBPI puts focus on the impact of the tariffs 

In this second survey of the Global Bicycle Purchasing Index, the spotlight is on tariffs. For many stakeholders across the supply chain, tariff-related trade barriers are becoming increasingly important. This is especially related to production, sourcing and strategic partnerships. This survey therefore examines not only how existing tariffs are currently influencing purchasing decisions, but also what developments industry experts expect in the future. 

With this additional focus, the GBPI provides even deeper insights into global market dynamics — offering international procurement professionals a valuable benchmark for decision-making in the fast-changing bicycle and micromobility sector. 

Who should participate in the survey? 

This short survey (taking approximately 3-5 minutes) is part of a joint initiative by Bike Europe, Eurobike and IFH Cologne. We kindly invite all industry peers, including product managers, supply chain managers, purchase managers and all other decision makers in the industry, to participate in the survey. Go to the survey here: https://ifh.survalyzer.eu/osnbylbfcw?l=en

Your input will remain fully anonymous and will be handled in accordance with data protection and privacy standards. 

Interested in reading the first publication of the Global Bicycle Purchasing Index, which was introduced at Eurobike 2025? You can download it here.

Find out more about the Global Bicycle Purchasing Index.  

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