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Folding Bikes - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 243 Pages
  • November 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 5030664
The global market for Folding Bikes was estimated at US$1.0 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$1.6 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2023 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions.

Global Folding Bikes Market - Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

Why Are Folding Bikes Gaining Popularity Among Urban Commuters?

Folding bikes have surged in popularity, especially in urban areas, due to their convenience, portability, and suitability for mixed-mode commuting. These bikes offer an efficient solution for city dwellers who combine cycling with public transport, as they can be folded and stored easily in limited spaces. This convenience appeals to commuters in dense metropolitan areas where space is at a premium, and congestion is a major concern. As cities worldwide encourage eco-friendly transport options, folding bikes have become a practical choice for environmentally conscious individuals seeking flexible mobility.

How Are Technological Advancements Enhancing Folding Bikes?

Innovations in materials and design are significantly enhancing the performance and durability of folding bikes. Lightweight materials like aluminum and carbon fiber make modern folding bikes easier to carry, while advancements in hinge mechanisms improve foldability and compactness. Electric folding bikes are also on the rise, combining the benefits of electric assistance with portability. These technological advancements appeal to commuters looking for an efficient, compact, and comfortable solution for their daily travel needs, especially in cities promoting sustainable transportation.

What Role Do Sustainability and Health Trends Play in This Market?

The increasing focus on sustainability and personal health is driving interest in folding bikes, as they represent a low-carbon, physically engaging mode of transport. Folding bikes encourage an active lifestyle, which appeals to individuals conscious of their health. They also align with eco-friendly initiatives, as they contribute to reduced emissions and decreased reliance on cars for short commutes. This dual benefit of promoting health and environmental responsibility resonates with a growing demographic of health-focused, environmentally aware consumers.

What Are the Key Drivers of the Folding Bikes Market Growth?

The growth in the folding bikes market is driven by factors such as urbanization, technological advancements, and environmental awareness. As urban populations expand, the demand for space-efficient transportation options grows, making folding bikes a practical choice. Advances in materials and folding mechanisms enhance bike portability, making them more appealing to commuters. Additionally, health and sustainability trends encourage consumers to choose folding bikes as a form of low-carbon transport that also promotes physical well-being, driving steady growth in this market.

Key Insights:

  • Market Growth: Understand the significant growth trajectory of the Vertical Fold Bikes segment, which is expected to reach US$714.1 Million by 2030 with a CAGR of a 7.2%. The Mid-Fold Bikes segment is also set to grow at 6.2% CAGR over the analysis period.
  • Regional Analysis: Gain insights into the U.S. market, estimated at $276.3 Million in 2023, and China, forecasted to grow at an impressive 10.8% CAGR to reach $393.1 Million by 2030. Discover growth trends in other key regions, including Japan, Canada, Germany, and the Asia-Pacific.

Why You Should Buy This Report:

  • Detailed Market Analysis: Access a thorough analysis of the Global Folding Bikes Market, covering all major geographic regions and market segments.
  • Competitive Insights: Get an overview of the competitive landscape, including the market presence of major players across different geographies.
  • Future Trends and Drivers: Understand the key trends and drivers shaping the future of the Global Folding Bikes Market.
  • Actionable Insights: Benefit from actionable insights that can help you identify new revenue opportunities and make strategic business decisions.

Key Questions Answered:

  • How is the Global Folding Bikes Market expected to evolve by 2030?
  • What are the main drivers and restraints affecting the market?
  • Which market segments will grow the most over the forecast period?
  • How will market shares for different regions and segments change by 2030?
  • Who are the leading players in the market, and what are their prospects?

Report Features:

  • Comprehensive Market Data: Independent analysis of annual sales and market forecasts in US$ Million from 2023 to 2030.
  • In-Depth Regional Analysis: Detailed insights into key markets, including the U.S., China, Japan, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa.
  • Company Profiles: Coverage of major players in the Global Folding Bikes Market such as Accell Group N.V., AG MOTORS Sp. z o.o., Altermove, Bike Friday, Blooming S.R.L. and more.
  • Complimentary Updates: Receive free report updates for one year to keep you informed of the latest market developments.

Some of the 44 companies featured in this Global Folding Bikes market report include:

  • Accell Group N.V.
  • AG MOTORS Sp. z o.o.
  • Altermove
  • Bike Friday
  • Blooming S.R.L.
  • Bobbin Bicycles Ltd.
  • Brompton Bicycle Ltd.
  • Cyclingdeal USA
  • Dahon North America, Inc.
  • DAHON North America, Inc.

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Influencer Market Insights
  • World Market Trajectories
  • Impact of COVID-19 and a Looming Global Recession
  • Folding Bikes - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2024 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2024 (E)
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Growing Demand for Compact and Portable Transportation Solutions
  • Increased Popularity of Folding Bikes Among Urban Commuters
  • Technological Advancements in Lightweight and Durable Folding Bike Materials
  • Expansion of Bicycle-Sharing Programs Including Folding Bike Options
  • Rising Trend Toward Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Transportation Modes
  • Growth in Electric Folding Bikes for Enhanced Commuting Convenience
  • Increased Adoption of Folding Bikes in Recreational and Adventure Activities
  • Surge in Demand for Customizable and Ergonomic Folding Bike Designs
  • Expansion of Retail and Online Channels Offering Folding Bikes
  • Rising Focus on Health and Fitness Driving Bicycle Commuting Trends
  • Growth in Compact, Space-Saving Designs for Urban Dwellers
  • Increased Demand for High-Performance Folding Bikes for Long-Distance Travel
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • Table 1: World Folding Bikes Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2030
  • Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Folding Bikes by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 3: World Historic Review for Folding Bikes by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 4: World 16-Year Perspective for Folding Bikes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Vertical Fold by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 6: World Historic Review for Vertical Fold by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 7: World 16-Year Perspective for Vertical Fold by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Mid-Fold by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 9: World Historic Review for Mid-Fold by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 10: World 16-Year Perspective for Mid-Fold by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Triangle Hinge by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 12: World Historic Review for Triangle Hinge by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 13: World 16-Year Perspective for Triangle Hinge by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Conventional by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 15: World Historic Review for Conventional by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 16: World 16-Year Perspective for Conventional by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electric by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 18: World Historic Review for Electric by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 19: World 16-Year Perspective for Electric by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Commercial by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 21: World Historic Review for Commercial by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 22: World 16-Year Perspective for Commercial by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sports by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 24: World Historic Review for Sports by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 25: World 16-Year Perspective for Sports by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fitness by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 27: World Historic Review for Fitness by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 28: World 16-Year Perspective for Fitness by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Applications by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 30: World Historic Review for Other Applications by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 31: World 16-Year Perspective for Other Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Folding Bikes Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2024 (E)
CANADA
JAPAN
  • Folding Bikes Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2024 (E)
CHINA
  • Folding Bikes Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2024 (E)
EUROPE
  • Folding Bikes Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2024 (E)
FRANCE
  • Folding Bikes Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2024 (E)
GERMANY
  • Folding Bikes Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2024 (E)
ITALY
UNITED KINGDOM
  • Folding Bikes Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2024 (E)
SPAINRUSSIAREST OF EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Folding Bikes Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2024 (E)
AUSTRALIA
  • Folding Bikes Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Australia for 2024 (E)
INDIA
  • Folding Bikes Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in India for 2024 (E)
SOUTH KOREAREST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
LATIN AMERICA
  • Folding Bikes Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Latin America for 2024 (E)
ARGENTINABRAZILMEXICOREST OF LATIN AMERICA
MIDDLE EAST
  • Folding Bikes Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Middle East for 2024 (E)
IRANISRAELSAUDI ARABIAUNITED ARAB EMIRATESREST OF MIDDLE EAST
AFRICA
  • Folding Bikes Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Africa for 2024 (E)
IV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned

Some of the 44 companies featured in this Global Folding Bikes market report include:
  • Accell Group N.V.
  • AG MOTORS Sp. z o.o.
  • Altermove
  • Bike Friday
  • Blooming S.R.L.
  • Bobbin Bicycles Ltd.
  • Brompton Bicycle Ltd.
  • Cyclingdeal USA
  • Dahon North America, Inc.
  • DAHON North America, Inc.

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