Germany: Bicycle Lighting Market 2025

Bicycle Lighting Market Size in Germany

The German bicycle lighting market rose remarkably to $X in 2021, surging by 8.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a significant expansion. Bicycle lighting consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Bicycle Lighting Production in Germany

In value terms, bicycle lighting production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 80% against the previous year. Bicycle lighting production peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Bicycle Lighting Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, shipments abroad of electrical or battery operated lighting or visual signalling for bicycles increased by 30% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports posted a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 95%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bicycle lighting exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X units), Poland (X units) and France (X units) were the main destinations of bicycle lighting exports from Germany, with a combined 57% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +23.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Poland ($X) and Switzerland ($X) were the largest markets for bicycle lighting exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 45% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria, France, Italy, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Spain, Belgium, Sweden, Lithuania and Romania, which together accounted for a further 37%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +23.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average bicycle lighting export price amounted to $X per unit, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 214%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to France ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (+23.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bicycle Lighting Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, overseas purchases of electrical or battery operated lighting or visual signalling for bicycles increased by 18% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 204%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, bicycle lighting imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 46%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of bicycle lighting to Germany, with a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, bicycle lighting imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X units), eightfold. Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +12.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+13.4% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-0.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of electrical or battery operated lighting or visual signalling for bicycles to Germany, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +9.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+11.1% per year) and the Netherlands (+9.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average bicycle lighting import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 58% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per unit), while the price for Finland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+11.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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