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  • “Leasing is pushing up the market in Belgium,” said Paul Glorieux, secretary general of the Belgium industry association Traxio-Velo – Photo Bike Europe
    Market trends28 Jan 25

    Belgium Traxio-Velo: Mismanagement caused excess inventory, not the...

    KORTRIJK, Belgium - Is Belgium the 'most promising market' amidst the other European markets where companies are struggling with financial burdens and slow demand? "2024 has not been a crisis year for the bicycle industry," said Paul Glorieux, secretary general of the Belgium industry association Traxio-Velo at the presentation of the 2024 market statistics.

  • The large number of visitors quickly filled the corridors and booths. – Photos Tweewieler
    Shows & Events23 Jan 25

    Velofollies captures Belgium's upbeat mood, but not Europe's overall...

    KORTRIJK, Belgium - The Velofollies is known as the trade and consumer show which kicks-off the season, often in a positive mood. Whether this is realistic at the moment is a big question, given the problems in the industry. The great enthusiasm of almost 40,000 visitors ensured that the exhibitors dared to be cautiously positive about the 2025 market again.

  • Velofollies showed that the Benelux market is in a buoyant mood. – Photos Bike Europe
    Shows & Events25 Jan 24

    Velofollies defies industry gloom with well-placed optimism

    KORTRIJK, Belgium - Full halls, wide smiles, and positive energy… the mood at Velofollies in late January was in stark contrast to many of the reports recently published on Bike Europe. The annual event for the Benelux market with sold out exhibition space, new product releases and notable optimism seemed to disguise the many uncertainties in the current market. However, "2024 will not be a year for taking risks," one exhibitor confirmed.

  • The sales figures were announced during the Velofollies tradeshow held in Kortrijk last week. – Photo Bike EuropeSubscribers only
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    Market Report23 Jan 24

    Subscribers only Electric models take the lead in Belgian bike sales

    KORTRIJK, Belgium - Electric bicycle sales in Belgium grew to a market share of 51.2% in 2023 according to industry organisation Traxio. The estimate sales figures which were reported during the Velofollies tradeshow last week, show that the Belgian market is levelling out following the spike during the corona years.

  • Almost 40,000 visitors attended the 3-day event in Kortrijk Xpo. - Photo Bike Europe
    Velofollies24 Jan 23

    Benelux market in optimistic mode at Velofollies

    KORTRIJK, Belgium - "Super", "Amazing", "Best event ever"; these were some of the comments from exhibitors at Velofollies last weekend. Signs of market disruptions, cash flow problems or inventory worries were far from centre stage at the main tradeshow for the Benelux which was returning following a 2-year absence. Could this outpouring of optimism be masking the real problems in the industry?

  • To support its growth Leader 96 acquired German brands Jaguar and Panther last year. – Photo Leader 96
    Business1 Feb 18

    Leader 96 Aims for Regional Leadership in E-Bike Production

    PLODIV, Bulgaria - Leader 96 presented its new Jaguar branded e-bike range at the Velofollies show in Belgian Kortrijk last month.

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