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Bike Industry in Quebec
If biking is known as a means of transportation and an activity, it also represents a significant industry. Whether they make bikes, accessories, equipment, or clothing, various businesses contribute to the national economy. Furthermore, many companies based in Quebec distinguish themselves at the international level for their know-how, generating important benefits locally.
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Bike Industry in Quebec
In Quebec, no cars are made, but the province is home to over 50 companies specialized in bike and bike equipment manufacturing. Sometimes fabricated with aluminum produced in the province, bikes made in Quebec cover a wide range of practices, from road cycling to mountain biking, destined for everyday riders and professionals alike. Globally, a total of 2,400 jobs are supported by bike manufacturing and distribution in Quebec.
22companies were designing and assembling bikes in Quebec in 2024
39local companies were supplying these companies in 2024
198specialist retailers were selling bikes in Quebec in 2024
Manufacturing : 420jobs in Quebec in 2024
Manufacturing and distribution: 2400jobs in Quebec in 2024
Data: (Manufacturers/Suppliers) Coop Carbone, Milebox (2024). Analyse de la chaîne d'approvisionnement des vélos électriques au Québec - (Retailers/Jobs) Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton (to be published). Étude sur les retombées économiques du marché du vélo au Québec, Rapport préliminaire.
Credits: (Manufacturing) 123ducu/iStock - (Supplying Network) Tom Austin on Unsplash - (Jobs) Dusan Petkovic/AdobeStock
Bike manufacturing companies in Quebec - Credits: Coop Carbone, Milebox (2024). Analyse de la chaîne d'approvisionnement des vélos électriques au Québec
Economic and Commercial Benefits
Beyond direct benefits from bike manufacturing and distribution, the bike industry supports many other positive economic impacts. Notably, it contributes to commercial activity and provides job opportunities, from bike infrastructure construction to delivery services. To learn more about these benefits, explore the dedicated webpage.
Image credits: © Stéphane Blais
