U.S. imports of non-electric bicycles increased 7% year over year in the first half of 2026, reaching 4.2 million units, according to U.S. Census Bureau data reported by Bicycle Retailer and Industry News (BRAIN). Total import value rose 1% to $453 million.

The difference between unit and dollar growth was largely related to a 5% decline in the average import value per bicycle. The average value of small children's bicycles fell 11%.

The figures cover non-electric bicycles only. E-bike import figures are not directly available from U.S. government sources, and private industry estimates vary widely.

Sourcing Continues to Shift

The country of origin for U.S. bicycle imports continued to shift during the first half of 2026. China and Taiwan were the only major source countries to record declines compared with the same period last year.

Imports from Malaysia, Indonesia and India increased, while Vietnam and Cambodia have also recorded export growth to the U.S. market in recent years. BRAIN reported that the industry continued to adjust sourcing in response to tariff changes and shifting market conditions.

Data cited by Micromobility Industries shows that China's share of U.S. adult bicycle imports fell from 80% in 2019 to 38% in 2025, while Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam increased their shares.

U.S. Imports Remain on Track to Stay Below 9 Million Units

Despite the first-half increase, the U.S. remains on track to import fewer than 9 million non-electric bicycles for a second consecutive year.

In 2025, full-year U.S. non-electric bicycle imports fell 21% to 8.54 million units, while import value declined to $850 million. Micromobility Industries reported that the 2025 unit total was the lowest in at least a decade.

The H1 2026 import data do not reflect the new tariff measures that took effect in late July. The U.S. Trade Representative took final action on new Section 301 tariffs on July 23, with the measures taking effect on July 24 and covering 60 economies, including Taiwan, China, Cambodia, Vietnam and Malaysia.

Because the tariff changes took effect after the first-half import data had been recorded, their impact on sourcing, wholesale costs and retail prices will become clearer in subsequent trade data.