ACT
Record Low Bicycle Imports for 2023
Canberra, ACT Bicycle import data for December 2023 has now been made available so we can compare the total imports for calendar year 2023 with previous years. The decline has been dramatic. In total 666,393 conventional (‘analogue’) bicycles were imported in 2023. That’s a drop of almost half a million units, 490,697 to be exact,…
Our First Look at Parts & Accessories Import Data
Canberra, ACT Occasionally over the years when reporting on the latest bicycle import data, I’ve made passing references to P&A data, but this is the first time that we’ve taken a deeper look at the data that’s available. In addition to collecting specific data on complete bicycles, Australian Border Force also has tariff codes for…
Bicycle Imports Remain Below Average
Bicycle import data for September to November 2023 has now been released. These are traditionally peak months for import volumes, as wholesalers land their Christmas / summer season stocks. And although the monthly numbers are up compared to the previous 10 months, compared to the corresponding months in previous years, numbers are still well down,…
E-Bike Import Value Is Approaching Conventional Bikes Value
Canberra, ACT As all Australian bicycle industry members know, for more than a year now we’ve been in a situation of overstock, leading to discounting that is eroding profit margins for both wholesalers and retailers. Therefore, while it would normally be a concern to see import levels falling, right now it’s good news. We recently…
ACCC Lithium Battery Report Branded Inadequate and Underwhelming
Canberra, ACT Nationally consistent controls and systems for the sale, testing and disposal of lithium-ion batteries are needed to address the “limited but increasing number” of fires started by these batteries, according to a recently-released report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The Lithium-ion Batteries and Consumer Product Safety Report delivers six recommendations…
How Cycling Is Saving Australia: Economic Report Reveals the Figures
Canberra, ACT Bicycle trips replaced 3.9 billion kilometres of motor vehicle travel in Australia in 2022, saving an estimated 514,096 metric tonnes of CO2, according to the second biennial economic report released by peak cycling advocacy group WeRide Australia. The 2023 WeRide Australian Cycling and eScooter Economy Report – the largest Australian study of its…
Cycling Luminaries Honoured at Awards Dinner
Canberra, ACT Each year since 2002 We Ride Australia and its predecessor, the Cycling Promotion Fund has honoured individuals and organisations for their outstanding contributions towards a wide range of cycling-related activities. After being held in other cities for several years, this year’s awards dinner returned to the Mural Hall in the heart of Australia’s…
Cycling Economy Report Offering Update on Value of Industry
Canberra, ACT The second instalment of a national report on the state of Australia’s bike and scooter sector will be officially released at a cycling industry awards function in Canberra this month. The second Australian Cycling and eScooter Economy Report will provide critical data to all governments on the size and importance of the bicycle…
Cycling Luminary Awards Invite Nominations
Canberra, ACT Nominations are open for this year’s We Ride Australia Cycling Luminaries Awards, which will be announced at a gala dinner in Canberra on 15th November. The awards have been held for over 20 years to shine a spotlight on the people, places and programs that are getting more people riding throughout Australia. “The…
Australian Bicycle Imports Remain at Record Lows
Canberra, ACT Every Australian bicycle retailer and wholesaler knows from first-hand experience that since the end of Covid lockdowns, our market has been overstocked, resulting in widespread discounting which causes unwanted erosion of margins and profits. While this situation is not universal across all bicycle categories, particularly in the high end, in the volume market…