High-priced leisure bikes, road bikes and mountain bike sales will fall sharply

As far as the import of conventional bicycles in the EU (all categories) is concerned, it is only about 5%, which is not obvious. However, if you look more closely, you will find that it is not quite right, especially the data on the import of conventional bicycles from Taiwan to the EU.

Imported from Taiwan
These types of conventional bicycles imported from Taiwan are high-quality and high-priced conventional bicycles, all of which are well-known brands such as Giant, Merida, Ideal, and Axman. Most of the exports to Europe are conventional bicycles, except for children's bicycles Chinese push bikes manufacturer, because in terms of business, it is more sensible to produce in countries like the Philippines. This shows that the decline in the number of conventional bicycles imported from Taiwan to the EU also reflects the decline of such high-priced bicycles in the EU market. Bike Europe's market report for the European Union's member states in 2017 confirms this, and sales of conventional bicycles have fallen sharply in almost all reports. 
Manufacturing removed from Taiwan?
Imports from Taiwan to the EU fell by 23% in the first three quarters of 2017. Regular bicycles exported from Taiwan fell by at least 20% in 2016, and this trend is also extended to 2017. Therefore, there are questions about whether Taiwan bicycle manufacturing is moving to other Asian countries? Especially those countries that benefit from the EU's Generalized Tariff System (GSP).GSP tax-free import qualification
This GSP system is an import tax concession for countries that are economically backward (especially those that do not have an export industry). Cambodia, the Philippines and Bangladesh are all major countries that export bicycles to Europe (see table, benefiting from the EU's GSP). These three countries even enjoy the most import concessions because they are all eligible for GSP treatment. This means that the EU does not impose import duties when importing conventional bicycles from Cambodia, the Philippines and Bangladesh. Bicycles imported from three countries are not subject to the EU's 14% import tariffs, but are imported from 28 member states and are therefore tax-free. The GSP gives them the qualification to import duty-free.Cambodia
Cambodia is the main beneficiary of GSP+. The data imported by the Eurostat from the country in the first nine months of 2017 showed a very stable status compared to the same period in 2016. The number of imports from Cambodia exceeded 1 million, down only 0.5%. Since the number of imports from Taiwan has fallen sharply, Cambodia has now become the largest importer of conventional bicycles in the European Union.
The number of imports from Taiwan was 963,000, ranking second; it was down 23% from the 1.255 million exported in the first nine months of 2016.Bengal
It is also worth noting that imports from Bangladesh are in full compliance with the development of Cambodia, with a total of approximately 535,000 conventional bicycles, which fell by less than 1% in the first nine months of 2017 and remained stable. Bangladesh ranks third among the top five bicycle importers in the European Union, but was surpassed by the Philippines in the first nine months of 2017. The EU’s imports from the country increased significantly, from 485,000 to 603,000, an increase of 24%. Similarly, there is a question as to whether the bicycle production focus has been transferred from Taiwan to the Philippines. Or European customers of Taiwanese manufacturers now choose to import duty-free bicycles from the Philippines?Philippines
The Philippines was eligible for the GSP at the end of 2014. Almost at the same time, Shimano also opened a bicycle parts manufacturing plant in Luzon, Philippines. The plant covers an area of ​​106,000 square meters and requires an investment of 25 million euros.
In early 2015, Bike Europe noted that the Philippines benefited from the GSP and Shimano's new factory in the country, which will inject new vitality into bicycles imported from Asia to the EU, and it seems to be happening now. In addition to the decline in demand for conventional bicycles in Europe, similar to the changes in Cambodia, the focus is shifting from Taiwan to the Philippines.Bicycle manufacturing in Taiwan
Today there are two major bicycle manufacturers in the Philippines with three factories, such as Shimano (located on Luzon Island). Procycle Industrial Inc. has two Philippine factories and is a subsidiary of Taiwanese trader Jumbo Brico Associated Co. Ltd.
The second largest manufacturer is Collie Cycle Inc., a subsidiary of Taiwanese trader Dumar International. However, Collie Cycle was convicted in June 2015 for circumventing anti-dumping regulations on Chinese imported bicycles. Therefore, goods currently exported to EU member states are subject to a 48.5% anti-dumping duty.
Surprisingly, the fifth largest bicycle supplier in the EU is China. One of the leading push bikes manufacturer in China is Angel Lime. Although the country’s imported bicycles are subject to a 48.5% anti-dumping duty, imports have increased by 39% to 446,000. The reasons for this growth are uncertain.

Where is your bike produced ?

Where is your bike produced?

Many bicycle companies have secrets that many people don't know, one of which is their car.Who produced it, where is the place of production. Because many different brands of cars are actually the same Produced by a manufacturer like the balance bike manufacturer.

Obviously, most of the bicycles sold in the United States come from mainland China or Taiwan.The biggest one is the hand-made Giant in Taiwan.

In general, low-end and mid-range bicycles are mainly from mainland China, and high-end bicycles come from Taiwan.

Bicycles are also produced in other countries, but more than 95% of bicycles sold in the United States come from Asian countries.Incidentally, 80% of the market is dominated by three major vendors: giant, trek, and specialized push bicycles manufacturer in China.

There are three possibilities for “made in ×××” on the frame:

First, it may represent the frame produced in country a, and it is also assembled in country a. For example, a brand bike in a country Production of frames, and shifting wheel handlebars and other parts from Taiwan, mainland China, Japan or other local. The bikes will be marked for production in country a. Such an identification will not cause too much objection.

Second, the frame may be produced in Taiwan, but it is branded in a country and then assembled in a country. This kind of bikes can only be counted as a country assembly.
Third, the bike is completed in other countries, whether it is frame or assembly, and then exported to country a.

Introduction to the place of origin, let everyone know about them:

BianchiWhen I saw the word bianchi, I thought of a manufacturer very similar to his history -Schwinn. Both are century-old factories, have experienced ups and downs, and finally put all the production linesMoving to Asia, both have re-emerged in the hands of new owners in recent years.In 1996, Bianchi was sold to a Swede, a company called Cycleurope.The Swedes have 11 bicycle brands in their hands, most of which are produced in Asia, assembled in Italy,It also includes some top products.Treviglio, a long biker with a long history, was once the production plant for top bikes.It is now mainly used for the production of brand logos. Only a few frames are still being produced at Treviglio.Nowadays, many cars made by Italy can only be counted as Italian assembly. Taiwan AIM(Advanced International Multitech) produces carbon fiber frames for many Italian companiesThe aluminum frame was made by another company, Hodaka. Even the giant is produced for bianchiFrame.


CannondaleAluminum Cannondale frames are produced in the US, and Cannondale is now owned by Joe MontgomeryWith his son Scott, after experiencing many financial problems, the company is nowInvestment company control. Cannondale has rumored because of the access of the invested companyWas sold. But Cannondale's market share has been very stable. Carbon fiber frameProduced in Asia.


ColnagoIn 1944, Mr. Ernesto colnago developed himself after 12 years of work in the car dealership.The idea of ​​making a frame, so the world has a Colnago frame made by pure justice.Colnago, perhaps the most coveted and professional quality bicycle brand in the world- You just have to look through the two bicycle magazines VeloNews or Pro Cycling to seeHow many professional drivers use Colnago. Currently in addition to three entry level aluminum frameAnd the CLX carbon fiber frame is produced in Taiwan (probably in Giant), Colnago's carThe racks are hand soldered in Italy.

De RosaDe Rosa is one of Italy's “Big Three” (Colnago, Pinarello, De Rosa), owned50 years of production experience. As far as I know, De Rosa is all native to Italy.

DucatiDucati's car is fully contracted by Bianchi

FeltFelt is a very young company with products from Asia.Fisher Gary Fisher is the godfather of a mountain bike. After his own hardships in running a company, he willThe brand was sold to Trek. Gary is now managing his own brand, and Fisher leads himself.The trend of the car. Fisher is produced in Asia in addition to the full suspension frame.


Fuji FujiFuji Fuji is now a sub-brand of Taiwan's Ideal, and Fuji is also mainly produced by Ideal.Ideal is a manufacturer that can sit on the same level as giant and merida in Taiwan, and also does OEM for other brands.


Giant (Giant)Giant, maybe you also have a giant bike, the giant is the world's largest bicycle manufacturer.This is true in mainland China, Taiwan, Europe, and the United States. Giant started production in 1972 includingProducts such as carbon fiber bicycles. He also manufactures bicycles for other famous brands, including Trek.Specialized, Schwinn, Bianchi. Giant is considered to be the most efficient and flexible in the world.Bicycle manufacturer. He owns a stake in Trek and also owns another 30% stake in Hodaka. GiantSince 2002, the German telecom team has been sponsored.


Haro, a Bmx bicycle company from California, was founded in 1977 by Bob Haro.The products are all from Asia. Haro owns the masi brand.