Sectors and associations
ZIV
Abbreviation for Zweirad-Industrie-Verband
In short and in plain language
The ZIV is a German trade body of firms that make or sell bikes.
Each year it writes down how many bikes are sold.
It also counts the work done in bike workshops.
Definition
The ZIV is the German bicycle industry association, representing manufacturers and suppliers of bicycles, e-bikes and bicycle parts. Every year it publishes data on the bicycle market, for example on sales and the workshop business.