SHIZUOKA, Japan - The situation for the Japanese bicycle industry becomes even more challenging now that sales and production numbers for 2024 have turned out to be lower again for the consecutive year. For the first time in decades, domestic production fell below the 700,000 unit mark. Import volumes saw single-digit growth, but remained below the 5 million unit mark.

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.

ZEIST, The Netherlands - Will the European e-bike market ever reach the market share of 70%-80% that industry insiders dreamed of during the boom years of 2017-2019? An overview of e-bike market share by sales volume in Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Spain and Switzerland clearly shows a slowdown in sales and even a contraction in some markets.

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.

VIENNA, Austria - After an impressive Covid-related sales boom and subsequent sales decline and overstock, Austria's bicycle market had already more or less returned to a 'high normal level' by 2023. Could this level be maintained in 2024? The answer to this question can be found in the latest data released by ARGE Fahrrad.