The expansion in the creation of bicycle tracks and the development of waterfronts and parks in Saudi cities has contributed to turning the bicycle into an increasingly popular option for sports and transportation, which directly reflected on demand volume, import growth, and expansion of the local market, according to investors and sector workers.

Abdulmajeed Al-Amoudi, director of one of the centers of the global brand 'Trek' for distributing and selling bicycles in Saudi Arabia, said that the Saudi market is witnessing growth in demand due to the increasing number of bicycle sports practitioners, the expansion of sports groups that attract various categories from beginners to professionals, in addition to the spread of bicycle tracks in most city neighborhoods.

Sun, 07 2026

Import of 1.5 million bicycles in a year

This societal shift is confirmed by data obtained by 'Aleqtisadiah' from the General Authority for Statistics, as Saudi imports of bicycles of various types jumped last year to more than 1.530 million bicycles, with a total value exceeding 155.8 million riyals.

This represents a growth of 22% in quantity and 28% in value compared to 2024, when imports reached about 1.3 million bicycles worth 122 million riyals.

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China largest supplier with a market share close to 98%

China tops the list of exporting countries to the Saudi market, exporting more than 1.5 million bicycles with a total value of 142.3 million riyals, alone accounting for about 98% of total imported quantities and 91.3% of the total value.

In second place, India came with exports exceeding 15 thousand bicycles worth 2.15 million riyals, and the United States came third with about 4,311 bicycles worth 1.7 million riyals.

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The growth in bicycle imports led to a parallel boom in supporting services, evident in the sector of bicycle tires, which recorded a notable increase last year, as the number of imported tires exceeded 241 thousand tires worth 1.6 million riyals, compared to about 185 thousand tires worth 1.3 million riyals in the previous year, achieving an increase of 30% in quantity and 23% in value, according to 'Statistics' data.

Al-Amoudi said that fitness 'hybrid' bikes top sales, as they meet the needs of most users and suit both sports and daily use simultaneously.

'Hybrid bikes' combine the speed and lightness of road bikes with the control power of mountain bikes, and provide an upright and comfortable riding position supported by medium tires that achieve the perfect balance and stability on asphalt roads and paved dirt tracks.

Prices start from 500 riyals and reach up to 100,000

Al-Amoudi pointed out that popular bike prices start from about 500 riyals, while professional bikes for adults start from about two thousand riyals.

The prices of professional bikes for teams participating in international races and tours, as Al-Amoudi says, can range between 90,000 and 100,000 riyals, while the prices of bikes purchased by amateurs and advanced users range between 10,000 and 40,000 riyals, depending on specifications and equipment.

The age group most inclined to buy bicycles is between 25 and 35 years, with increasing demand also from users over 50 years, while demand from expatriate workers remains limited due to the high prices of professional bikes, although some of them opt for medium-value bikes to commute to their nearby work.

Expectations of continued momentum in the coming years

For his part, Mohammed Abdulsalam, sales manager at one of the bicycle sales centers in Dammam, said that demand for acquiring bicycles is increasing for use in sports and daily commuting, expecting sales growth to continue in the coming years with the expansion of bicycle track projects in cities such as Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah.

He confirmed that higher prices are usually associated with European and American brands specialized in racing, while Taiwan, China, and India remain the main centers for manufacturing the bulk of bicycles globally.

He added that the market offers options that suit different consumer segments, as prices start from about 500 riyals, while professional bike prices exceed 60,000 riyals, depending on the brand and technical specifications such as light weight, high rigidity, professional transmission systems, and high-efficiency hydraulic brakes.

Meanwhile, prices of bicycles for children, beginners, and daily use range between 300 and 800 riyals, while prices of bicycles for urban commuting start from about 900 riyals and reach up to 1,500 riyals, and mountain and hybrid bike prices range between 1,600 and 4,200 riyals.

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Parallel demand for accessories and supportive equipment

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Sultan Al-Harbi, a specialist in bicycle trade and equipment, said that the growth in demand is now linked to changing consumer behavior and a trend towards purchasing high-quality products, along with the expansion of purchase options through online stores, which provided access to various brands and models.

He added that the expansion of community events and races has contributed to attracting new segments to practice cycling, as many beginners are keen to buy their first bikes and then gradually move to higher-priced and more professional categories, and he pointed out that demand is also growing for accessories and supportive equipment such as helmets, shoes, clothing, and performance measurement devices.

Re-exports worth 7 million riyals to Yemen and Sudan

The activity of the agents and importers network in Saudi Arabia did not stop at meeting local demand, as re-exports last year amounted to more than 7,215 bicycles with a value exceeding 7 million riyals, with Yemen ranking first as a destination for re-export, followed by the UAE and then Sudan.