Beijing-based smart electric scooter manufacturer Niu has shared its Q2 2021 sales performances. Both domestic and international markets saw significant growth compared to last year.

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252,998 electric scooters were sold worldwide in Q2 2021, 58% year-over-year growth to 160,138 units in Q2 2020.

The domestic market contributes 97% of Niu's sales in the quarter, with 246,018 units. 

Niu's international figure also grew by over 34% year over year.

China's recovery from COVID-19 has helped Niu to achieve a high sales number. In the first half of 2021, 402,647 units were sold while only 200,298 units in the first half of 2020, which is about a 101% year-over-year increase.

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The e-scooter maker's portfolio continues to expand in 2021. While initially focused on premium end customers, Niu has introduced a variety of entry-level scooters that have widened the company's customer base.

Niu now owns 2366 brick-and-mortar stores in China and online retail channels such as Tmall and JD.com.