Eugene Gerden

The Canadian bike sector is steadily growing, thanks to the growing sales of e-bikes in the local market. This is part of a broader trend of increased demand for sustainable urban mobility solutions in the entire North American region. However, despite some positive momentum, 2026 is shaping up to be tough for the Canadian bike sector, mainly because of protectionist policies implemented by the Trump administration in the US.

The Russian bicycle sector could face a serious decline in the second half of the current year as the ever-deepening fuel crisis in the country creates serious logistics problems, resulting in insufficient bicycle supplies to the domestic market. Despite facing "unprecedented" challenges, investments from China continue to support fledgling local brands.

The Bulgarian bike sector is steadily developing these days despite the existing challenges and a serious overstocking in the local market. In fact, the industry and major local manufacturers have gone through an extremely dynamic and challenging period. After the euphoria of pandemic sales, the sector has faced supply chain disruptions, overstocking and macroeconomic headwinds. Despite the decline in sales volumes, the trend toward electric bicycles and micromobility offers some optimism, with the European market expected to double by 2030.

BUCHAREST, Romania - Despite documented local market volatility, Romania continues to play a key role in European bicycle production, thanks to its generally low-cost labour and a high demand for its bikes in major export markets.

芬蘭，赫爾辛基（HELSINKI）－芬蘭政府近期決定從2026年開始取消企業自行車的稅收優惠，該國自行車產業恐面臨嚴重銷售停滯與下滑。

HELSINKI, Finland - The Finnish bike sector may face a serious stagnation and decline of sales this year due to the national government's recent decision to abolish the tax benefit for companies' bicycles beginning in 2026.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - The Danish bike sector is steadily growing these days, thanks to the ever-growing demand for e-bikes and the country's emphasis on living an active, health-conscious lifestyle.

OSLO, Norway - The bicycle market in Norway experienced a significant increase in price, caused by the supply reduction of both finished products along with their components and spare parts. A similar trend has been observed in the other Nordic states. Still demand for bikes in Norway is steadily growing these days, despite the challenging economic situation.

瑞典，斯德哥爾摩（STOCKHOLM）－瑞典產業協會Cykelbranschen最新發布數據顯示，自行車銷量在過去11年間已近乎減半，目前呈下滑趨勢。近期，部份知名瑞典自行車零售商亦證實這些市場趨勢。

STOCKHOLM, Sweden -Recent figures from the Swedish industry association Cykelbranschen show that bicycle sales volumes have almost halved in the last 11 years, and the decline is ongoing. These market trends have been recently confirmed by some leading local bike retailers.