BEIJING, China, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Niu Technologies (NASDAQ:NIU, or the Company) (NASDAQ: NIU), the world's leading provider of smart urban mobility solutions, today provides its sales volume results for the first quarter of 2024.
| 1Q 2024 | 1Q 2023 | YoY% | ||||
| China Market | 110,115 | 81,518 | 35% | |||
| International Markets | 19,024 | 12,889 | 48% | |||
| Total | 129,139 | 94,407 | 37% |
In the first quarter of 2024, NIU sold 129,139 units, with 110,115 units sold in China market and 19,024 units sold in international markets.
In the domestic market, our new products have captured significant mindshare since their launch, collectively accounting for over 50% of the total sales volume in the first quarter. Notably, our premium flagship model NXT contributed 26% to the total domestic sales. This model builds upon and seamlessly integrates the legendary design of our N1 model with modern upgrades and cutting-edge technology. Within just two weeks of its launch, we secured over 10,000 pre-orders, a testament to its robust market reception.
In the international markets, our comprehensive product lineup and significant progress in retail channel expansion have driven our sales volume to 19,024 units. Our products are prominently displayed in key markets such as the US, Germany, France, Spain, and other EU countries, underscoring our expanding global footprint in the electric two-wheeler market.
We expect to regain growth momentum in 2024, propelled by new models and expanding sales channels. Our unwavering confidence in reclaiming growth underscores our commitment to industry leadership.
Our sales volume count disclosed above is based on the delivery from our manufacturing facility, which may vary slightly from the sales volume measured from a financial accounting and reporting point of view. NIU's sales volume represents only one measure of the company's financial performance and should not be relied upon as an indicator of quarterly financial results, which depend on a variety of factors, including revenues from accessories, spare parts and services, cost of sales, operating expenses, etc.
About NIU
As the world's leading provider of smart urban mobility solutions, NIU designs, manufactures and sells high-performance electric motorcycles, mopeds, bicycles and kick-scooters. NIU has a diversified product portfolio that caters to the various demands of our users and addresses different urban travel scenarios. Currently, we offer two model lineups, comprising a number of different vehicle types. These include (i) our electric scooter and motorcycle series, including NQi, MQi, UQi, F series, and others, and (ii) our micro-mobility series, including kick-scooter series, KQi, and e-bike series, BQi. NIU has adopted an omnichannel retail model, integrating the offline and online channels, to sell its products and provide services. For more information, please visit www.niu.com.
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