Bicycles Produced This Year
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(Data shown in the table is for 2025. Counter shows current estimate)
Annual Production
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Understanding Bicycles Produced This Year
This counter tracks the global production of bicycles since the beginning of the year. With approximately 129 million bicycles manufactured annually, factories around the world produce about 4.1 bicycles every second to meet global demand.
Bicycle manufacturing represents an important sector of the global economy, with an estimated annual market value exceeding $55 billion. Production is highly concentrated, with Asian countries, particularly China and Taiwan, dominating the global market.
The bicycle industry has evolved significantly in recent years, with growing demand for electric bicycles, high-end models, and specialized designs for various uses including urban commuting, mountain biking, and road cycling. This diversification reflects changing consumer preferences and the growing role of bicycles in transportation systems worldwide.
Global Bicycle Industry Overview
- Bicycle production represents one of humanity's most enduring transportation manufacturing sectors, with over 200 years of continuous industrial production and more than 2 billion bicycles currently in use worldwide - making it the most numerous vehicle on earth.
- The bicycle industry has experienced significant growth during the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent years, as consumers sought alternatives to public transportation and embraced cycling for recreation, exercise, and sustainable mobility.
- Electric bicycles (e-bikes) have transformed the industry, growing from less than 5% of global production in 2015 to approximately 24% in 2025, with continued rapid growth projected in coming years.
- The environmental impact of bicycle manufacturing is substantially lower than other vehicle types, with the carbon footprint of producing a standard bicycle estimated at 96-200 kg CO2e, compared to 5,000-15,000 kg CO2e for a passenger car.
Bicycle Industry Terminology
- Electric Bicycle (E-bike): Bicycle equipped with an electric motor for pedal assistance
- Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM): Companies that manufacture bicycles for various brands
- Bicycle-sharing System: Public bicycle rental schemes for short-term urban use
- Carbon Footprint: Environmental impact measured in carbon dioxide equivalent emissions
Top 5 Bicycle Producing Nations (2025)
- China: 86.4 million bicycles
- Taiwan: 9.3 million bicycles
- India: 7.8 million bicycles
- Vietnam: 5.4 million bicycles
- Cambodia: 3.2 million bicycles
Production by Bicycle Type (2025)
- Standard Bicycles: 58% of total production
- Electric Bicycles: 24% of total production
- Mountain Bicycles: 10% of total production
- Children's Bicycles: 6% of total production
- Specialty/Other: 2% of total production
Market Value Distribution
- Bicycle Hardware: $32 billion annually
- Electric Bicycle Systems: $14 billion annually
- Parts and Components: $9 billion annually
- Accessories and Apparel: $11 billion annually
- Total Industry Value: $66 billion annually
Data Sources and References
Methodology and Data Collection
Bicycle production statistics are compiled from manufacturer reports, industry associations, import/export data, and regional market analyses from major producing and consuming nations.
Real-time production estimates incorporate seasonal variations in manufacturing output, known factory capacities, and regional production trends across the global bicycle industry.