Half-year figures: Industry association: Bicycle market growing again
After difficult years, the German bicycle market is picking up. Manufacturers and retailers are reporting increases, especially in the bio-bike and accessories sectors.
Germany's bicycle market has shown growth in the first half of 2026, according to the ZIV manufacturers' association. The domestic production of bicycles rose by 6 percent and e-bikes by 4 percent in the first six months. The industry also saw an almost 10 percent increase in bicycle sales and a 2 percent rise in e-bike sales. The ZIV reports that warehouses are well-stocked with parts and accessories, and that inventory surpluses from previous years have largely been cleared. The association's CEO, Burkhard Stork, is optimistic about the market's long-term stability.
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