BRUSSELS, Belgium - "The energy crisis and a challenging geopolitical situation will make 2023 a difficult year for the bicycle industry," said Erhard Büchel as president of WBIA (World Bicycle Industry Alliance). "However, we see tremendous interest in cycling and that will not disappear. I am therefore very optimistic about the prospects of the bicycle industry."
AGUEDA, Portugal - Portuguese exports in the two-wheel and soft mobility sector grew 38% in the first half of 2022, Eurostat data confirms. Importantly, e-bike exports grew by more than 60%. For the third consecutive year, Portugal continues to be the largest bike producer in Europe.
FRANKFURT, German - In the first half of 2022 e-bike and bicycle sales in Germany nearly matched the record levels of 2021. Despite inflation, supply chain problems and the war in Ukraine, the German industry association ZIV is very content with the first half results. "However a recent development of the past few weeks is that we see a depressed consumer demand," said ZIV MD Burkhard Stork today at the industry discussion ahead of the opening of Eurobike.
ZEIST, the Netherlands - The rampant growth that the industry seen has seen in the past two years has made supplies almost uncontrollable. Managing logistics has become vital for brands.
BOCHOLT, Germany - German D2C bicycle supplier Rose Bikes GmbH closed its fiscal year 2020/21, with a sales increase of 8.5% compared to the previous year, totalling €148.7 million. For 2021/22, the company's ongoing expansion plans are said to be the backbone of achieving a two-digit sales increase.
HAMBURG, Germany - The huge mismatch in the global container market is far from over. That is the conclusion of Container xChange, an online platform that brings together supply and demand for containers. Whilst containers are now moving in and out of China at record speeds, port congestion in Europe and the US continues to slow the return of boxes to Asia.
SHANGHAI, China - As the world's major manufacturer of forks, handlebars and stems, Zoom (HL Corp) is facing an influx in orders as a result of the high demand for bicycles and e-bikes across the globe. Effective communication, careful planning and a shift to e-bike parts are key focuses for the company as it offers a Chinese perspective on the pandemic's impact on the market.
GEDERSDORF, Austria - Another well-known motorbike giant enters the e-bike market. To mark the brand's 90th anniversary, parent company KSR Group GmbH is launching a range of ten Malaguti labelled e-bike models.
CURTISOARA, Romania - Italian investors are behind the founding of one of the biggest bike factories in Europe which is to be located in Timisoara, Romania (see the previous report in this newsletter).
DUBLIN, Ireland - Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) visited Google's European Headquarters last week to start a search for connected cycling solutions. "We see this visit as the start of a programme to support businesses that have products or innovations in the Intelligent
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Taiwan's bicycle industry is facing a hard time. The Taiwan Bicycle Association TBA reports a decline of 24.87%
DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - The need for increasing speed to market is so essential for sporting goods supplier Adidas that they founded a dedicated
It's busy at the production site of Triangle's in Portugal; the 1st company in Europe that is producing aluminium bicycle frames on an industrial scale.
ALLENTOWN, USA - "As one of the most turbulent years for U.S. bicycle imports comes to an end with a decline of 13% in units and a drop of over 8% in ...
TOKYO, Japan - All Shimano financial KPI's clearly indicate that the components giant had a good 2012. For 2013 the company speaks of taking the lead in ...
BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Commission decided to revise the tariff codes related to imported parts and components for PTW (Powered Two-Wheelers). ...
ALLENTOWN, USA - The core bike shop customers made fewer purchases from the IBDs in the US in 2012 compared to 2000. These bike shop consumers spent 13% ...
Nowadays bike wear is no longer primarily focused on Mountainbikers and roadracers. The growing market of commuters creates an all new market for the ...
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