Core Insights - The Ministry of Commerce announced that the electric bicycle trade-in program has significantly boosted industry sales and production, contributing positively to consumer spending, public welfare, and safety [1][2] - The China Bicycle Association emphasizes the importance of improving product quality and safety standards through the trade-in program and the implementation of the new national standards for 2024 [1] Industry Performance - From January to June, the average monthly sales of electric bicycles through the trade-in program increased by 113.5% [1] - As of June 30, a total of 8.465 million electric bicycles were exchanged, which is 6.1 times the amount expected for 2024 [1] - The total sales value of electric bicycles sold through the trade-in program reached 24.77 billion yuan, which is 6.6 times the expected amount for 2024 [1] - The top ten electric bicycle brands saw a production increase of 27.6% year-on-year in the first half of the year [2] Consumer Impact - Approximately 8.402 million consumers benefited from subsidies under the electric bicycle trade-in policy [1] - The program has involved 82,000 sales outlets, primarily small and micro enterprises, with an average increase in sales of 302,000 yuan per store [2] - The trade-in program has led to the scrapping of nearly 9.85 million old bicycles, with new purchases meeting current national safety standards [2]