The TRA proposes that an anti-dumping measure on bicycles and bicycle parts from China be maintained, benefitting UK producers by up to £9 million per year.

The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has today (31 July 2025) published its initial findings proposing that an anti-dumping measure on bicycles and certain bicycle parts imported from China be maintained until 30 August 2029.  

Maintaining these measures will help to protect the UK’s bicycle industry, which includes many small and medium sized businesses employing thousands of people, from unfair international trade practices.

In its Statement of Essential Facts, the TRA found that the dumping initially identified at the time the measures were first established would (as a result of China’s increased production capacity) likely resume if the measure was removed and that injury to UK industry would be likely as a result. The TRA determined that extending the current measure could help prevent dumping of low-priced bicycles and benefit UK producers by £1-£9 million per year.

Current anti-dumping duties on Chinese bicycle and bicycle parts imports range from 19.2% to 48.5%, depending on the exporter.

As part of its investigation, the TRA considered whether the anti-dumping measure should be maintained only on bicycles but removed on bicycle parts. However, the TRA has not presented this as an option due to the lack of clear evidence from industry participants and the continued risk of circumvention if the duties on parts were removed.

A period of consultation is now open, during which interested parties can comment on the findings and provide any additional evidence, before a final recommendation is made to the Secretary of State. Businesses that may be affected by these findings can submit comments to the TRA by 25 August 2025 and can do so through the TRA’s public file.

Source: GOV.UK