BRUSSELS, Belgium - The market correction in Europe for bicycles and e-bikes returning to pre-pandemic levels is still ongoing. The exceptional surge in demand in 2020-2021, followed by supply chain constraints, demanded a maximum level of flexibility and resilience of the industry. The downward trend in volume on all levels continues to unfold, revealed by the latest European Bicycle Industry & Market Profile - published by industry confederation CONEBI.

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.

As the European bike industry adjusts to post-boom market realities, manufacturers face fluctuating demand, excess inventory, and pressure to optimise operations. Flexible, scalable assembly solutions are key to adapting production capacity up or down—ensuring resilience and efficiency in an unpredictable market.

ESPOO, Finland - In the midst of Finland's abrupt repeal of its tax benefit scheme for company bicycles, which sent shockwaves through the national cycling industry, one company is making the bold choice to expand.

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam - Taiwan's renowned bicycle frame builder Astro Tech Co., Ltd. celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for its new production facility in Phu Chanh Industrial Park (north of Ho Chi Minh City) last Tuesday. Having produced for 24 years in Vietnam already, mass production in the new factory is scheduled to start in the fourth quarter of 2026.

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands — As part of its One-Accell strategy, Accell Group has disinvested its production facility Accell Bisiklet in Manisa, Turkey. The new owner is Bisan Bisiklet, also based in Manisa, confirms Accell Group spokesperson Uneke Dekkers. The takeover amount remains unconfirmed.