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Global Sports Equipment Market By Sports Type (Racing Sports, Ball Sports, Water Sports, Fitness, Running, and Others), By Product (Ball Over Net Games, Ball Games, Fitness/Strength Equipment, Athletic Training Equipment, Protective Equipment, Footwear and Others), By Distribution Channel (Online Retail, Specialty & Sports Shops and Department & Discount Stores), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa)-Global Forecast to 2030
Global Sports Equipment Market Overview:
The global sports equipment market is estimated to reach USD 579.2 billion in 2030 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of over 6.5% during the forecast period 2022-2030, and it was valued at USD 348.6 billion in 2022. Sports equipment is a general term for all kinds of equipment and supplies used in sports competitions and fitness exercises. Sports equipment and sports are interdependent and mutually reinforcing. There is various sports equipment, such as balls, discs, goals, nets, sticks, bats, clubs, rods, wickets, and racquets. The nature of sports equipment can be divided into four categories: designated equipment, self-provided equipment, venue equipment, and other equipment. Sporting equipment can be utilized as protective gear or as a tool to support the athletes play the sport.Global Sports Equipment Market Insights
The growth of the market is driven by increasing awareness regarding general health and fitness. Further, the increasing commercialization of several sports followed by the swelling inclination toward sporting activities to stay fit and relieve stress is estimated to affect people’s growth. Additionally, the surge in the adoption of sports and other recreational movements by people for stress management is projected to fuel the growth of the sports equipment market size in future periods. The rise in expenditure on sports activity and development among children owing to the upsurge in consciousness related to the benefits of engaging in sports activities, such as expanded concentration and problem-solving ability, is strengthening the market growth. Moreover, the swelling participation in sports activities, mounting consumer attention about health and fitness, and the emergence of e-commerce will spur global sports equipment in the analysis periods. Furthermore, the growing popularity of specific sports and tournaments, leagues, and championships is expected to witness remarkable growth. With advancements in sensor technologies, consumers are gradually demanding equipment that can deliver them with relevant insights into performance. These factors are expected to foster the demand for sports equipment across the globe in the coming years. The growing urbanization, improving the standard of living, and increasing disposable income have spurred the robust growth of the sports equipment market share in future periods. Additionally, the surge in state, national, and international level competition conducted by various governments across the globe is expected to propel the growth of the sports equipment market. Growth DriverGrowing consumer awareness about health and fitness
With the advancement of the urbanization process across the globe, the continuous growth of residents’ income levels and the constant improvement of residents’ fitness awareness will provide sufficient consumption momentum for the future growth of the global sports equipment market. Under the guidance and support of government initiatives, the consumer market for sports equipment is expected to expand further, benefiting from rising income levels and continuous cultivation of a fitness atmosphere.Increasing participation in sports activities
Participation in sport is helpful in health-enhancing levels of leisure-time physical activity. Increasing participation in sports activity promotes health, prevents the onset of disease, improves individuals’ self-confidence and the number of social connections, and improves the well-being of local workforces and their productivity through less absenteeism. It reduces local traffic congestion, especially when walking or cycling, replaces car trips, and generates economic benefits for sports businesses.COVID-19 Impacts Insights
Recently, the outbreak of COVID-19 has vigorously affected the economy of the world. The accessories industry related to sports is disrupted by the unprecedented supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak worldwide. However, the sports equipment industry is expected to recover over the forecast timeframe, given the growing popularity of online/e-commerce sales.Sports Type Segmental Analysis
Based on the sports type, the global sports equipment market is classified into racing sports, ball sports, water sports, fitness, running, and others. The fitness segment is expected to have the highest revenue share for sports equipment during the forecast period. The key factors are growing awareness about health and well-being among consumers and the surge in obesity rates, mainly in urban populations. Racing sports will witness steady growth during the forecast period due to the rise in consumer awareness about the prevention of cardiovascular illnesses, gallbladder diseases, breathing issues, etc. Product Segmental Analysis Based on the product, the global sports equipment market is segregated into ball over net games, ball games, fitness/strength equipment, athletic training equipment, protective equipment, footwear, and others. The ball games segment held a higher market share in 2021 and is expected to dominate the global sports equipment market by 2030. This is due to the global popularity of sporting occasions such as cricket, basketball, and football which are popularly watched all over the world. The fitness/strength equipment will grow at a momentous CAGR in the forecast period on account of the growing health concerns coupled with the increasing disposable incomes of consumers. Distribution Channel Segmental Analysis Based on the distribution channel, the global sports equipment market is segmented into online retail, specialty & sports shops, and department & discount stores. The specialty & sports shops segment anticipated significant growth over the analysis timeframe. These stores have a distinct portfolio of products with the availability of required support and information to consumers. Online retail is poised to record the fastest growth during the forecast period with the swelling usage of mobile phones and other electronics by people to browse for and shop online. Region Segmental Analysis Based on geography, the global sports equipment market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and the Middle East & Africa. North America dominated the sports equipment market in 2021. It is due to the growing health awareness among people, the rising problem of obesity, and the swelling of consumer spending on sports goods. The Asia Pacific will capture a prominent share of the sports equipment market by 2030. Due to the increasing disposable income, consumer spending in the region, and the rise in sales of ball and fitness equipment. Competitor Analysis Companies such as Callaway Golf Co., Amer Sports, Puma SE. Adidas AG, Nike, Inc., Mizuno Corporation, YONEX Co. Ltd., Sumitomo Rubber Industries Limited, Sports Direct International PLC, Under Armour, Decathlon SA, Gap Inc., VF Corporation and New Balance Inc. are the key players in the global sports equipment market.Key Stakeholders
- Market research and consulting firms
- Industry associations
- Global sports equipment manufacturing firm
- Research organizations and consulting companies
- Organizations, associations, and alliances related to sports equipment
- Regulatory bodies
- Suppliers
- Retailers
- In March 2021, DICK’S Sporting Goods, the biggest U.S.-based, omni-channel sporting goods retailer, declared the opening of VRST, a men’s athletic apparel brand built for the current active man who lives life on the go.
- In June 2021, JD Sports Group recently obtained Deporvillage, an online-only retailer of outdoor sporting equipment. Under this purchase, the company will acquire 80% of stake, while 0% will be retained by Deporvillage founders Xavier Pladellorens and Ángel Corcuera.
- Market modeling starts with identifying a target market where historical data exists. A Market can include prediction problems, economic factors, analyzing customer behavior, and identifying new patterns from past events, which helps our client to have deep dive into the market.
- Product analysis involves steps such as examining product features, costs, availability, quality, and other aspects. Product analysis is conducted to understand potential buyers and measure competition in the market.
- Market Trend and Economic Factors Analysis helps in assessing potential changes to an economy’s inflation rate, taxes, interest rates, exchange rates, trading regulations, and excise duties that can or have a major effect on the target market.
- Market Segmental Analysis defines in-depth scenario of the target market by the process of grouping consumers into naturally existing created segments of consumers who share similar product preferences or characteristics
- The geographical mapping approach helps our clients to understand national or international markets because different consumers in different regions have different needs wants, and cultural characteristics that can be specifically targeted.
Market Modelling
By Sports Type- Racing Sports
- Ball Sports
- Water Sports
- Fitness
- Running
- Others
- Ball Over Net Games
- Ball Games
- Fitness/Strength Equipment
- Athletic Training Equipment
- Protective Equipment
- Footwear
- Others
- Online Retail
- Specialty & Sports Shops
- Department & Discount Stores
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- South America
- Middle East & Africa
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Report Content
- Research Strategic Development
1.1. Market Modelling
1.2. Product Analysis
1.3. Market Trend and Economic Factors Analysis
1.4. Market Segmental Analysis
1.5. Geographical Mapping
1.6. Country Wise Segregation
- Research Methodology
2.1. Identification of Target Market
2.2. Data Acquisition
2.3. Refining of Data/ Data Transformations
2.4. Data Validation through Primary Techniques
2.5. Exploratory Data Analysis
2.6. Graphical Techniques/Analysis
2.7. Quantitative Techniques/Analysis
2.8. Visual Result/Presentation
- Executive Summary
- Market Insights
4.1. Supply Chain Analysis
4.2. Economic Factor Analysis
4.2.1. Drivers
4.2.2. Trends
4.2.3. Opportunities
4.2.4. Challenges
4.3. Technological Landscape
4.4. Competitors & Product Analysis
4.5. Regulatory Framework
4.6. Company market share analysis, 2022
4.7. Porter’s Five forces analysis
4.8. Price point analysis
4.9. New Investment Analysis
4.10. PESTEL Analysis
- Global Sports Equipment Market, 2017-2030
5.1. Market size & Forecast, 2017-2030
5.1.1. Demand
5.1.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
5.2. Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2030
5.2.1. By Sports Type
5.2.1.1. Racing Sports
5.2.1.2. Ball Sports
5.2.1.3. Water Sports
5.2.1.4. Fitness
5.2.1.5. Running
5.2.1.6. Others
5.2.2. By Product
5.2.2.1. Ball Over Net Games
5.2.2.2. Ball Games
5.2.2.3. Fitness/Strength Equipment
5.2.2.4. Athletic Training Equipment
5.2.2.5. Protective Equipment
5.2.2.6. Footwear
5.2.2.7. Others
5.2.3. By Distribution Channel
5.2.3.1. Online Retail
5.2.3.2. Specialty & Sports Shops
5.2.3.3. Department & Discount Stores
5.2.4. By Region
5.2.4.1. North America
5.2.4.2. Europe
5.2.4.3. Asia Pacific
5.2.4.4. The Middle East & Africa
5.2.4.5. South America
- North America Sports Equipment Market, 2017-2030
6.1. North America Sports Equipment Market size & Forecast, 2017-2030
6.1.1. Demand
6.1.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
6.2. North America Sports Equipment Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2030
6.2.1. By Sports Type
6.2.1.1. Racing Sports
6.2.1.2. Ball Sports
6.2.1.3. Water Sports
6.2.1.4. Fitness
6.2.1.5. Running
6.2.1.6. Others
6.2.2. By Product
6.2.2.1. Ball Over Net Games
6.2.2.2. Ball Games
6.2.2.3. Fitness/Strength Equipment
6.2.2.4. Athletic Training Equipment
6.2.2.5. Protective Equipment
6.2.2.6. Footwear
6.2.2.7. Others
6.2.3. By Distribution Channel
6.2.3.1. Online Retail
6.2.3.2. Specialty & Sports Shops
6.2.3.3. Department & Discount Stores
6.2.4. By Country
6.2.4.1. US
6.2.4.2. Canada
6.2.4.3. Mexico
6.2.5. Price-Point Analysis, By Sensor
6.2.6. Manufacturer & Distribution List (Top 5)
6.2.7. Company Market Share (Top 3-5)
6.2.8. Economic Impact Study on North America Sports Equipment Market
- Europe Sports Equipment Market, 2017-2030
7.1. Europe Sports Equipment Market size & Forecast, 2017-2030
7.1.1. Demand
7.1.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
7.2. Europe Sports Equipment Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2030
7.2.1. By Sports Type
7.2.1.1. Racing Sports
7.2.1.2. Ball Sports
7.2.1.3. Water Sports
7.2.1.4. Fitness
7.2.1.5. Running
7.2.1.6. Others
7.2.2. By Product
7.2.2.1. Ball Over Net Games
7.2.2.2. Ball Games
7.2.2.3. Fitness/Strength Equipment
7.2.2.4. Athletic Training Equipment
7.2.2.5. Protective Equipment
7.2.2.6. Footwear
7.2.2.7. Others
7.2.3. By Distribution Channel
7.2.3.1. Online Retail
7.2.3.2. Specialty & Sports Shops
7.2.3.3. Department & Discount Stores
7.2.4. By Country
7.2.4.1. Germany
7.2.4.2. UK
7.2.4.3. France
7.2.4.4. Italy
7.2.4.5. Rest of Europe
7.2.5. Price-Point Analysis, By Sensor
7.2.6. Manufacturer & Distribution List (Top 5)
7.2.7. Company Market Share (Top 3-5)
7.2.8. Economic Impact Study on Europe Sports Equipment Market
- Asia Pacific Sports Equipment Market, 2017-2030
8.1. Asia Pacific Sports Equipment Market size & Forecast, 2017-2030
8.1.1. Demand
8.1.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
8.2. Asia Pacific Sports Equipment Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2030
8.2.1. By Sports Type
8.2.1.1. Racing Sports
8.2.1.2. Ball Sports
8.2.1.3. Water Sports
8.2.1.4. Fitness
8.2.1.5. Running
8.2.1.6. Others
8.2.2. By Product
8.2.2.1. Ball Over Net Games
8.2.2.2. Ball Games
8.2.2.3. Fitness/Strength Equipment
8.2.2.4. Athletic Training Equipment
8.2.2.5. Protective Equipment
8.2.2.6. Footwear
8.2.2.7. Others
8.2.3. By Distribution Channel
8.2.3.1. Online Retail
8.2.3.2. Specialty & Sports Shops
8.2.3.3. Department & Discount Stores
8.2.4. By Country
8.2.4.1. China
8.2.4.2. India
8.2.4.3. Japan
8.2.4.4. Australia
8.2.4.5. Rest of Asia pacific
8.2.5. Price-Point Analysis, By Sensor
8.2.6. Manufacturer & Distribution List (Top 5)
8.2.7. Company Market Share (Top 3-5)
8.2.8. Economic Impact Study on Asia-Pacific Sports Equipment Market
- The Middle East & Africa Sports Equipment Market, 2017-2030
9.1. The Middle East & Africa Sports Equipment Market size & Forecast, 2017-2030
9.1.1. Demand
9.1.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
9.2. The Middle East & Africa Sports Equipment Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2030
9.2.1. By Sports Type
9.2.1.1. Racing Sports
9.2.1.2. Ball Sports
9.2.1.3. Water Sports
9.2.1.4. Fitness
9.2.1.5. Running
9.2.1.6. Others
9.2.2. By Product
9.2.2.1. Ball Over Net Games
9.2.2.2. Ball Games
9.2.2.3. Fitness/Strength Equipment
9.2.2.4. Athletic Training Equipment
9.2.2.5. Protective Equipment
9.2.2.6. Footwear
9.2.2.7. Others
9.2.3. By Distribution Channel
9.2.3.1. Online Retail
9.2.3.2. Specialty & Sports Shops
9.2.3.3. Department & Discount Stores
9.2.4. By Country
9.2.4.1. Saudi Arabia
9.2.4.2. UAE
9.2.4.3. South Africa
9.2.4.4. Rest of The Middle East & Africa
9.2.5. Price-Point Analysis, By Sensor
9.2.6. Manufacturer & Distribution List (Top 5)
9.2.7. Company Market Share (Top 3-5)
9.2.8. Economic Impact Study on The Middle East & Africa Sports Equipment Market
- South America Sports Equipment Market, 2017-2030
10.1. South America Sports Equipment Market size & Forecast, 2017-2030
10.1.1. Demand
10.1.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
10.2. South America Sports Equipment Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2030
10.2.1. By Sports Type
10.2.1.1. Racing Sports
10.2.1.2. Ball Sports
10.2.1.3. Water Sports
10.2.1.4. Fitness
10.2.1.5. Running
10.2.1.6. Others
10.2.2. By Product
10.2.2.1. Ball Over Net Games
10.2.2.2. Ball Games
10.2.2.3. Fitness/Strength Equipment
10.2.2.4. Athletic Training Equipment
10.2.2.5. Protective Equipment
10.2.2.6. Footwear
10.2.2.7. Others
10.2.3. By Distribution Channel
10.2.3.1. Online Retail
10.2.3.2. Specialty & Sports Shops
10.2.3.3. Department & Discount Stores
10.2.4. By Country
10.2.4.1. Brazil
10.2.4.2. Argentina
10.2.4.3. Rest of South America
10.2.5. Price-Point Analysis, By Sensor
10.2.6. Manufacturer & Distribution List (Top 5)
10.2.7. Company Market Share (Top 3-5)
10.2.8. Economic Impact Study on South America Sports Equipment Market
- Competitor Analysis
11.1. Company Description
11.2. Financial Analysis
11.3. Key Products
11.4. Key Management Personnel
11.5. Contact Address
11.6. SWOT Analysis
11.7. Company profile
11.7.1. Callaway Golf Co.
11.7.2. Amer Sports
11.7.3. Puma SE
11.7.4. Adidas AG
11.7.5. Nike, Inc.
11.7.6. Mizuno Corporation
11.7.7. YONEX Co. Ltd.
11.7.8. Sumitomo Rubber Industries Limited
11.7.9. Sports Direct International PLC
11.7.10. Under Armour
11.7.11. Decathlon SA
11.7.12. Gap Inc.
11.7.13. VF Corporation
11.7.14. New Balance Inc.
11.7.15. Other Prominent Players
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
The global sports equipment market was valued at USD 348.6 billion in 2022, and it is estimated to reach USD 579.2 billion by 2030 It is likely to grow at a CAGR of over 6.5% during the forecast period 2022-2030.
The rise in expenditure on sports training and development among children owing to the upsurge in consciousness related to the benefits of engaging in sports activities, such as increased concentration and problem-solving ability, is strengthening the market growth.
Companies such as Callaway Golf Co., Amer Sports, and Puma SE. Adidas AG, Nike, Inc., Mizuno Corporation, YONEX Co. Ltd., Sumitomo Rubber Industries Limited, Sports Direct International PLC, Under Armour, Decathlon SA, Gap Inc., VF Corporation, and New Balance Inc. are the key players in the global sports equipment market.
The fitness segment is expected to have the highest revenue share for sports equipment during the forecast period.
