# German bicycle market recovery and industry trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-bicycle-market-recovery-and-industry-trends
> Updated: 2026-09-16T20:10:38.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The German bicycle market entered a recovery phase in the first half of 2026. According to the industry association ZIV, domestic production of bicycles and e-bikes rose by 6 percent and 4 percent respectively, while retail sales saw increases of nearly 10 percent and 2 percent. ZIV Managing Director Burkhard Stork noted that the industry has “overcome its lowest point.”

Following this broader market trend, the company BIKE24 raised its 2026 revenue forecast to a range of EUR 345 million to EUR 360 million, citing strong demand and international expansion into Denmark, Slovenia, and Ireland. Despite the revenue increase, the company narrowed its adjusted EBITDA forecast to between EUR 16 million and EUR 18 million, attributing tighter margins to higher internationalization costs, rising transport costs, geopolitical pressures, and a shift toward lower-margin electronic goods.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: BIKE24 raises 2026 revenue forecast to up to EUR 360 million

BIKE24 has increased its 2026 revenue forecast to between EUR 345 million and EUR 360 million, citing strong international demand, while narrowing its adjusted EBITDA guidance due to rising costs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bike24-raises-2026-revenue-forecast-to-up-to-eur-360-million

### 2026-09-07: German bicycle market shows growth in first half of 2026

The German bicycle market is recovering, with domestic production up 6 percent and bicycle sales increasing by nearly 10 percent in the first half of 2026.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-bicycle-market-shows-growth-in-first-half-of-2026

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