Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 16.8 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €4.1bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
In 2023, more e-bikes than conventional bikes were sold in Germany for the first time
- Electromobility is not only booming for cars, but also for bicycles. While sales of conventional bicycles in Germany have been on a downward trend since 2015, the sales figures for e-bikes increased almost threefold between 2015 and 2023.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Increasing environmental awareness and new mobility options are keeping sales of e-bikes at a high level
- In recent years, the acceptance of e-bikes as a climate-friendly means of transport has grown strongly among consumers, companies and government stakeholders. This trend is likely to continue in the coming years, not least due to a steadily growing range of attractive financing, hire and rental models.
Biggest companies in the E-bike Manufacturing in Germany
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Products & Services Segmentation
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Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including E-mountain bikes, E-trekking bikes and E-city bikes. E-mountain bikes is the largest segment of the E-bike Manufacturing in Germany.
Trends and Insights
Consumers are increasingly asking for e-mountainbikes for tours in mountainous terrain
- An e-mountainbike is an electrically assisted bike designed for off-road riding. It is particularly suitable for challenging routes and steep climbs.
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The sector's field of activity includes the manufacture of bicycles with electric auxiliary motors. The industry's main products are pedelecs, i.e. bicycles whose electric motor is activated by a pedalling impulse, supports speeds of up to 25 km/h and does not exceed a rated continuous output of 250 watts. The production of parts and components for e-bikes is not part of the industry.
What's included in this industry?
Production of e-mountain bikesProduction of e-trekking bikesProduction of e-city bikesProduction of e-cargo bikesCompanies
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Related Terms
E-BIKEPEDELECS-PEDELECMTBTREKKINGRADCITYRADLOAD BIKEPerformance
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Analyst insights
More e-bikes are now being sold than conventional bikes. As a result, e-bike manufacturers are expanding their production.
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Factors that influence volatility in the industry
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
Products and Markets
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Analyst insight
In recent years, the usage behaviour of e-bike buyers has changed. While e-mountain bikes are becoming increasingly popular, the demand for e-city bikes and e-trekking bikes ...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
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Analyst insights
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In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
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Analyst insights
Small companies can hold their own in the market by focussing on high-quality products and a well-known brand name, they can also assert themselves against large, high-revenue...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
External Environment
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Analyst insights
The manufacturers' e-bikes must fulfil various standards, including standards for connections, cabling and mechanical requirements.
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
Financial Benchmarks
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Analyst insights
The profit margin depends on the market positioning and the manufacturing processes. German manufacturers who focus on expensive, high-quality e-bikes can achieve higher prof...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the E-bike Manufacturing industry in Germany in 2024?
The market size of the E-bike Manufacturing industry in Germany is €4.1bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the E-bike Manufacturing in Germany industry in 2024?
There are 47 businesses in the E-bike Manufacturing industry in Germany, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.3 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the E-bike Manufacturing industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the E-bike Manufacturing industry in Germany has been growing at a CAGR of 16.8 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the E-bike Manufacturing industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the E-bike Manufacturing industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What does the E-bike Manufacturing in Germany include?
Production of e-mountain bikes and Production of e-trekking bikes are part of the E-bike Manufacturing industry.
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Key data sources in Germany include:
- German Federal Statistics Office (Destatis)
- European Statistics Office (Eurostat)
- United Nations Comtrade
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