Chinese bike imports rebounded in August following pause

December 1, 2025

U.S. bike imports from China rebounded in July and August, probably in anticipation of increased tariffs that were then threatened to take effect in November. Monthly bike imports this year have varied wildly in volume and country of origin as importers react to imposed and threatened tariffs as well as forecast consumer demand and industry inventory levels.

The government recently released August import figures, several months later than expected because of the government shutdown. The August figures are the most recent available and the U.S. Census has not announced its import data release schedule for the remainder of the year. Bicycle Retailer