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The 2026 edition of Taipei Cycle Show saw a demonstration of the industry’s resilience rather than an outright recovery, with an overall decline in complete e-bike and conventional bike export numbers, but positive signs regarding e-bike export prices.

The Taiwan Bicycle Association (TBA) shared its latest market data during the show, which showed that Taiwan’s e-bike exports in 2025 saw a year-on-year decline of 7.7%, though this drop was far less dramatic than that of conventional bikes, at 23.9%. The export price of e-bikes presented a contrast, however, rising 7.7% to £1,990 per unit, while parts exports increased 4.5% in volume and 4.7% in value.

Numbers of international visitors were lower than in pre-pandemic years, however those that did attend were very focused, and the growing importance of e-bikes to everyday travel was acknowledged. Ken Li of the Giant Group said, “We’re seeing a surge in people riding for commuting, exercise and recreation. The development of e-bikes is making cycling more accessible to a wider audience.” Greg Grobler of component manufacturer BLKTEC said, “We’ve had quite a few rough years after Covid, but hopefully, the next five years are going to look much better. Walking around the show, it’s clear there’s a lot of positivity and a strong focus on mobility.”

Visitors’ attitudes towards trade show attendance in general was a point of discussion, with it being noted that international buyers are now tending to choose between Taipei Cycle Show and China Cycle, rather than attend both. The positioning of Eurobike was also a topic for discussion, with the ripple effects of other European shows such as Velofollies and Cyclingworld being felt.

The show featured over 900 exhibitors across 3,450 booths, with over 60 European exhibitors taking part, for whom the show represented a valuable working forum, rather than a showcase stage for product launches. The maintenance of supply chain relationships and the opportunity to assess new products and technologies are key factors in drawing European visitors: Victor Luis, of Italy’s Gruppo SRL put his company’s reasoning concisely: “This is where we meet our key supply chain partners, explore new product innovation, and evaluate the next generation of materials, components and integrated systems.” Pirelli’s Felice Cusmai gave further insights: “We believe that staying close to the market and to our customers is essential to truly understand its dynamics – especially at a time when the cycling industry faces several challenges.”