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2023 challenges European e-bike markets
Undeniably European e-bike sales took a step back last year. In 7 European countries who already reported their market statistics...
Like many countries in Europe, the French market recorded losses
PARIS, France - After four years of strong growth, the French market value of bicycle, parts, and accessories combined decreased...
E-bikes take the lead in tough Austrian bike market
VIENNA, Austria - Even though the Austrian 2023 bicycle market recorded a double-digit drop in both volume and value sales...
Belgian bicycle market drops 18% in 2023
BRUSSELS, Belgium - In Belgium, over 18% fewer bicycles were sold in 2023. Sales decreased from nearly 700,000 to 569,605...
Sanctions, shortages and substitutes: How is the Russian bicycle market
MOSCOW, Russia - With Western sanctions and the ever-growing isolation of Russia in the international arena, serious pressure is being...
Speed pedelec trend gives Swiss market glimmer of hope
AARAU, Switzerland - This Swiss bicycle market developed in 2023 in line with other European countries. After the sales peak...
Italian bicycle market closes 2023 with 23% decline in sales
MILAN, Italy - The 2023 bicycle market in Italy closed with a 23% year-on-year decline in sales volume. Italy's bicycle...
Bicycle import in Europe drops to lowest level in decade
BRUSSELS, Belgium - The bicycle industry is eagerly waiting better times. Although some insiders noted slight changes in the market...
German bicycle market defies negative consumer confidence
BERLIN, Germany - Bicycle production and sales in Germany attained very high levels in 2023, comparable to the bicycle boom...
