Global Sports Protective Equipment Market is valued at approximately USD 9.18 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than 6.3% over the forecast period 2024-2032. The Sports Protective Equipment Market includes gear and accessories planned to defend athletes from injuries during sports and physical activities. The market encompasses a wide range of products, including helmets, pads, guards, gloves, goggles, and other safety equipment designed for various sports such as football, hockey, soccer, basketball, cycling, skiing, and so on. The trend such as increasing awareness of sports-related injuries, advancements in material technologies, regulations mandating the use of protective gear, and growing participation in sports activities globally. For instance, in November 2023, G8RTech, Inc. launched its G8RSkin Ice, for hockey players. It is built to substantially reduce the danger of injury to hockey players, particularly related to lacerations and concussions. Thus, these initiatives further drive demand for the Global Sports Protective Equipment Market.
Stringent safety regulations and standards are one of the important factors propelling the demand for the Global Sports Protective Equipment Market. The governing bodies and sports organizations prioritize the well-being of athletes and participants, they execute demanding guidelines to ensure the safety and integrity of sporting activities. These regulations include a wide spectrum of protective gear, including helmets, pads, guards, and other specialized equipment tailored to specific sports. Compliance with these standards is not only a legal necessity however, also a fundamental aspect of ethical concern for retailers and manufacturers. Companies invest in research and development to engineer products that meet or exceed these stringent requirements, incorporating advanced materials and innovative design features to enhance protection and performance. For instance, in November 2023, Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) launched two accessible guides to protective clothing and helmet regulations. However, high innovation cost and competition between supplier can stifle market growth between 2022 and 2032.
The key regions considered for The Global Sports Protective Equipment Market study includes Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Rest of the World. In 2023, North America was the largest regional market. North America has a strong culture of sports participation, with a wide range of popular sports such as American football, hockey, basketball, cycling, baseball, soccer, and so on. This high level of sports engagement drives demand for protective equipment among athletes of all ages and skill levels. Increased awareness of sports-related injuries, including concussions, joint injuries, and impact injuries, has led to a greater emphasis on the use of protective gear to mitigate risks during sports activities. For instance, in June 2022, Aleck partnered with SMITH to integrate Aleck Crash Sensor technology into a range of its cycling helmets. The market in Asia Pacific, on the other hand, is expected to develop at the fastest rate over the forecast period.
Major market player included in this report are:
- Under Armour, Inc.
- Amer Sports
- Adidas AG
- ASICS Corporation
- United Sports Brands
- BRG Sports
- XENITH, LLC
- PUMA SE
- Nike, Inc.
- Vista Outdoor Operations LLC
The detailed segments and sub-segment of the market are explained below:
By Product Type
- Helmets & Other Headgear
- Protective Eyewear
- Face protection & mouth guards
- Pads, guards, chest protectors, & gloves
By Area of Protection
- Head & face
- Trunk & thorax
- Upper extremity
- Lower extremity
By Distribution Channel
- Specialty Retail Stores
- Multi-Retail Stores
- Online Stores & Others
By Region:
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Spain
- Italy
- ROE
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- RoAPAC
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- RoMEA
Years considered for the study are as follows:
- Historical year - 2022
- Base year - 2023
- Forecast period - 2024 to 2032
Key Takeaways:
- Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2022 to 2032.
- Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
- Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with Country level analysis of major regions.
- Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
- Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
- Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
- Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Global Sports Protective Equipment Market Definition and Research Assumptions
- 1.1. Research Objective
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Research Assumptions
- 1.3.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
- 1.3.2. Limitations
- 1.3.3. Supply Side Analysis
- 1.3.3.1. Availability
- 1.3.3.2. Infrastructure
- 1.3.3.3. Regulatory Environment
- 1.3.3.4. Market Competition
- 1.3.3.5. Economic Viability (Consumer's Perspective)
- 1.3.4. Demand Side Analysis
- 1.3.4.1. Regulatory frameworks
- 1.3.4.2. Technological Advancements
- 1.3.4.3. Environmental Considerations
- 1.3.4.4. Consumer Awareness & Acceptance
- 1.4. Estimation Methodology
- 1.5. Years Considered for the Study
- 1.6. Currency Conversion Rates
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Global Sports Protective Equipment Market Size & Forecast (2022- 2032)
- 2.2. Regional Summary
- 2.3. Segmental Summary
- 2.3.1. By Product Type
- 2.3.2. By Area of Protection
- 2.3.3. By Distribution Channel
- 2.4. Key Trends
- 2.5. Recession Impact
- 2.6. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
Chapter 3. Global Sports Protective Equipment Market Dynamics
- 3.1. Market Drivers
- 3.2. Market Challenges
- 3.3. Market Opportunities
Chapter 4. Global Sports Protective Equipment Market Industry Analysis
- 4.1. Porter's 5 Force Model
- 4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
- 4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 4.1.6. Futuristic Approach to Porter's 5 Force Model
- 4.1.7. Porter's 5 Force Impact Analysis
- 4.2. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.2.1. Political
- 4.2.2. Economical
- 4.2.3. Social
- 4.2.4. Technological
- 4.2.5. Environmental
- 4.2.6. Legal
- 4.3. Top investment opportunity
- 4.4. Top winning strategies
- 4.5. Disruptive Trends
- 4.6. Industry Expert Perspective
- 4.7. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
Chapter 5. Global Sports Protective Equipment Market Size & Forecasts by Product Type 2022-2032
- 5.1. Helmets & Other Headgear
- 5.2. Protective Eyewear
- 5.3. Face protection & mouth guards
- 5.4. Pads guards, chest protectors, & gloves
Chapter 6. Global Sports Protective Equipment Market Size & Forecasts by Area of Protection 2022-2032
- 6.1. Head & face
- 6.2. Trunk & thorax
- 6.3. Upper extremity
- 6.4. Lower extremity
Chapter 7. Global Sports Protective Equipment Market Size & Forecasts by Distribution Channel 2022-2032
- 7.1. Specialty Retail Stores
- 7.2. Multi-Retail Stores
- 7.3. Online Stores & Others
Chapter 8. Global Sports Protective Equipment Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2022-2032
- 8.1. North America Sports Protective Equipment Market
- 8.1.1. U.S. Sports Protective Equipment Market
- 8.1.1.1. Product Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
- 8.1.1.2. Area of Protection breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
- 8.1.1.3. Distribution Channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
- 8.1.2. Canada Sports Protective Equipment Market
- 8.2. Europe Sports Protective Equipment Market
- 8.2.1. U.K. Sports Protective Equipment Market
- 8.2.2. Germany Sports Protective Equipment Market
- 8.2.3. France Sports Protective Equipment Market
- 8.2.4. Spain Sports Protective Equipment Market
- 8.2.5. Italy Sports Protective Equipment Market
- 8.2.6. Rest of Europe Sports Protective Equipment Market
- 8.3. Asia-Pacific Sports Protective Equipment Market
- 8.3.1. China Sports Protective Equipment Market
- 8.3.2. India Sports Protective Equipment Market
- 8.3.3. Japan Sports Protective Equipment Market
- 8.3.4. Australia Sports Protective Equipment Market
- 8.3.5. South Korea Sports Protective Equipment Market
- 8.3.6. Rest of Asia Pacific Sports Protective Equipment Market
- 8.4. Latin America Sports Protective Equipment Market
- 8.4.1. Brazil Sports Protective Equipment Market
- 8.4.2. Mexico Sports Protective Equipment Market
- 8.4.3. Rest of Latin America Sports Protective Equipment Market
- 8.5. Middle East & Africa Sports Protective Equipment Market
- 8.5.1. Saudi Arabia Sports Protective Equipment Market
- 8.5.2. South Africa Sports Protective Equipment Market
- 8.5.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa Sports Protective Equipment Market
Chapter 9. Competitive Intelligence
- 9.1. Key Company SWOT Analysis
- 9.2. Top Market Strategies
- 9.3. Company Profiles
- 9.3.1. Under Armour, Inc.
- 9.3.1.1. Key Information
- 9.3.1.2. Overview
- 9.3.1.3. Financial (Subject to Data Availability)
- 9.3.1.4. Product Summary
- 9.3.1.5. Market Strategies
- 9.3.2. Amer Sports
- 9.3.3. Adidas AG
- 9.3.4. ASICS Corporation
- 9.3.5. United Sports Brands
- 9.3.6. BRG Sports
- 9.3.7. XENITH, LLC.
- 9.3.8. PUMA SE
- 9.3.9. Nike, Inc.
- 9.3.10. Vista Outdoor Operations LLC
Chapter 10. Research Process
- 10.1. Research Process
- 10.1.1. Data Mining
- 10.1.2. Analysis
- 10.1.3. Market Estimation
- 10.1.4. Validation
- 10.1.5. Publishing
- 10.2. Research Attributes