China’s bicycle exports consist mostly of mountain, BMX, city and children’s bikes. Models for professional racing are also available, but output remains low due to the highly technical specifications and requirements these entail.

The country exported US$2.6 billion worth of non-electric bicycles in 2008, an increase of 18 percent over the previous year. Overseas shipments in terms of volume, however, dropped by 4 percent to 57 million units.

To stimulate sales, companies are boosting their design capability and quality management.

Many are paying more attention to electric bikes, as these are gaining more popularity worldwide. Some companies are releasing units that can be recharged via solar panels.

Bicycles that can be easily folded and carried onboard trains and buses are also being developed.

This report can help you stay up-to-date with the trends and developments in this industry to make informed sourcing decisions.

With this report you can:

• Save time and money by pre-qualifying makers before your next sourcing trip
• Know the newest product trends
• Learn about the main production hubs and the products each specializes in
• Understand how changes in the industry may affect your sourcing decisions
• And more…