In 2023, Germany was the leader in European bicycle frame and fork exports with 1.5318 million items, followed by Poland, Italy, and Belgium. Notably, Poland and Italy experienced substantial growth with year-on-year increases of 53.19% and 66.63%, respectively. Ireland and Luxembourg also saw significant growth, albeit from a smaller base. Conversely, Austria, France, Slovakia, Hungary, and the United Kingdom showed declines in export values, with France and the UK seeing the most severe drops. The decline for smaller exporters like Estonia and Denmark leveled off.
Future trends to watch include the continued expansion of emerging markets like Bulgaria and the potential recovery of major players such as Austria and the UK. Sustainability concerns and e-bike demand could influence export volumes, with innovations potentially reshaping the competitive landscape in European bicycle component exports.
Top countries in Export of Bicycles Frames and Forks by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Items) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,531,800 | 2023 | +4.84% | +4.12% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 894,610 | 2023 | +6.84% | +53.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 479,470 | 2023 | +225.37% | +66.63% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 325,670 | 2023 | +16.19% | +12.73% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 281,460 | 2023 | +0.78% | +10.14% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 264,470 | 2023 | +14.06% | +16.4% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 119,440 | 2023 | -4.64% | +7.01% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 72,150 | 2023 | +4.34% | +0.74% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 31,310 | 2023 | +6.09% | -6.63% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 21,600 | 2023 | +6.69% | +80.7% | View data |
