Sports protective equipment are used during sporting activities in order to prevent injuries to athletes. Several safety standards are laid down by the government, and public health and national organisations to identify the risks and the protective equipment required for specific sports. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, there are more than ninety percent of sports-related injuries that can be prevented with the use of protective eyewear.
The Sports protective equipment report provides analysis for the period from 2016 to 2023, where 2018 to 2023 is the forecast period with 2017 as the base year. Sports Protective Equipment Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.3% and is expected to reach a market size of US$8,438.4 by 2023. This report on sports protective equipment covers an in-depth analysis of the market including statistical and subjective data points, along with the key market drivers and opportunities & restraints that have positive or negative effects on the overall global market. An exclusive coverage is provided for market drivers and challenges & opportunities for a country-level market in the respective regional segments. The report comprises a competitive analysis of the key players functioning in the market and covers in-depth data related to the competitive landscape of the market and the recent strategies & products that will assist or affect the market in the coming years.
The global sports protective equipment has been segmented on the basis of different product types and distribution channels. On the basis of different product types, the market is segmented into helmets, protective eyewear, pads, guards, chest protectors, gloves, and mouth guards, among others. On the basis of different area of protection, the market is segmented into head protection & face protection, eye & ear protection, chest & upper extremities protection, and lower extremities protection. Further, on the basis of different distribution channel, the market is segmented into online channel and offline channel. The offline channel has been further bifurcated into hypermarkets and independent retail stores, among others.
Head & face protection dominated the market in 2018 and (is) expected to display (a) similar trend in the coming years
Head protection is considered to be crucial in the sports such as amateur boxing, baseball, cycling, among others. Helmets are designed specifically and tested according to the sports. Face protection includes face guards and chin straps, which are crucial for sports like Kayaking and cycling. Fractured facial bones are common among boxers, cricketers, and hockey players, where players can be either hit by racquet, balls, or stress fractures in boxing from repetitive blunt force. The teeth, lips, mouth, jaws, gums, tongue, and cheek are vulnerable to blows that can result to (in) fractures, tears, and even concussions depending on the impact. Face protection is a crucial requirement for several sports such as hockey, boxing, squash, and rugby, where trauma and collisions are very high.
Online segment is expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period
Penetration of internet services and inclination towards convenience among consumers over the years are the major factors resulting in a significant growth rate for the online channel. Several companies such as Nike and Adidas focus on enhancing the online platforms in order to gain more customer attention. In addition to this, companies such as Adidas launched its shopping app in 2018. In recent years, consumers are more inclined towards making their purchases from apps as compared to websites, according to the recent feedbacks gained from professionals. The presence of different options for brands, discount offers are the major factors to trigger the online channel during the forecast period.
However, the offline channel dominated the market in 2018 and is expected to display a similar trend in the coming years. Preference towards purchasing products physically coupled along with the product manual is a major factor resulting in the dominance of the offline channel in recent years.
By Product Type:
By Area of Protection
By Distribution Channel
Europe and North America region dominated the market in 2018 and expected to display similar trend in the coming years
In terms of different regions, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa & Latin America. North America and Europe dominated the market in 2018 and are expected to display a similar trend in the coming years. Among the countries in North America, the U.S accounted for the majority of market share in 2018. Rising participation of young population in sports over the years is a major factor resulting in the rise in demand for sports protective equipment. In addition to this, the region also witnessed significant participation in sports such as lacrosse and ice hockey.
The Asia-Pacific region is expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period. China and Japan are the major countries that are generating opportunities in the sports protective equipment market. Rising purchasing power and inclination towards participation in different sporting activities are the major factors to trigger the overall market growth of sports protective equipment.
The major players operating in the global sports protective equipment market are Nike Inc., Adidas AG, Under Armour Inc., Puma SE, Amer Sports Oyj, ASICS, Vista Outdoor Inc., Gray Nicolls, BRG Sports, Shock Doctor, and Xenith, among others. These players have stepped up new product innovations and new product launches, in order to gain more attention from the customers. Moreover, the market growth is attributed to strategic mergers & acquisitions, geographical expansion, and joint ventures & partnerships, in order to ensure long-term sustenance in the market. Companies such as Gray Nicolls launched cricket gear in 2019 that included Gray Nicolls Shockwave Cricket Batting Gloves & Gray Nicolls Shockwave Cricket batting Pads, and Gray Nicolls Shockwave Cricket bat.
Another Company Xenith LLC announced the launch of Xenith Shadow in 2018, which is the game’s most advanced football helmet. The product offers athletes proper protection and comfort. The product is rigorously engineered and tested for athletes. The Xenith Shadow is an evolution of the Company’s new patented helmet technology.
Key Questions Answered in the Report:
• What is the market value and volume of the overall sports protective equipment market and segments?
• What are the different segments and sub-segments in the market?
• What are the key drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges in the market and how are they expected to impact the market?
• What are the attractive segments and geographies to invest in?
• What is the market value and volume at the regional and country level?
• Who are the key market players and their key competitors?
• What are the different strategies that are adopted by the key players in the market?
• How does a particular company rank against its competitors with respect to revenue, profit comparison, operational efficiency, cost competitiveness, and market capitalization?
• How financially strong are the key players in the market (on the basis of revenue and profit margin, market capitalization, expenditure analysis, and investment analysis)?
• What are the recent trends in the market? (M&A, partnerships, new product developments, expansions)
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Table of Content
Chapter 1 Preface
1.1 Report Description
1.1.1 Purpose of the Report
1.1.2 Target Audience
1.1.3 USP and Key Offerings
1.2 Research Scope
1.3 Research Methodology
1.3.1 Phase I – Secondary Research
1.3.2 Phase II – Primary Research
1.3.3 Phase III – Expert Panel Review
1.3.4 Approach Adopted
1.3.4.1 Top-Down Approach
1.3.4.2 Bottom-Up Approach
1.3.5 Assumptions
1.4 Market Segmentation Scope
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
2.1 Market Summary
2.1.1 Global Sports Protective Equipment Market, 2016-2023, (Units) (US$ Mn)
2.1 Market Snapshot: Global Sports Protective Equipment Market
2.2 Market Dynamics
2.3 Global Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Segment, 2018
2.3.1 Global Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Product Type, 2018, (Units) (US$ Mn)
2.3.2 Global Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Area of Protection, 2018, (Units) (US$ Mn)
2.3.3 Global Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Distribution Channel, 2018 (Units) (US$ Mn)
2.3.4 Global Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Region, 2018 (Units) (US$ Mn)
2.4 Premium Insights
2.4.1 Sports Protective Equipment Market In Developed Vs. Developing Economies, 2018 vs 2023
2.4.2 Global Sports Protective Equipment Market: Regional Life Cycle Analysis
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
3.1 Market Overview
3.2 Market Drivers
3.2.1 Increasing Sports Participation among both Male and Female Population
3.2.2 Rise in Consumer Spending on Sports Protective Equipment and increase in consumer awareness towards health, fitness and wellbeing
3.3 Market Restraints
3.3.1 Threat of Counterfeit Products is a Major Factor Restraining the Market
3.4 Market Opportunities
3.4.1 Growth in Online Retail is a Major Factor Generating Opportunity to the Market during the Forecast Period
3.5 Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.5.1 Analyst’s Views
3.6 Industry SWOT Analysis
Chapter 4 Global Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Product Type
4.1 Market Overview, by Product Type
4.1.1 Global Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Product Type, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
4.1.2 Incremental Opportunity, by Product Type, From 2018-2023
4.2 Helmets
4.2.1 Global Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Helmets, 2016-2023, (Units) (US$ Mn)
4.3 Protective Eyewear
4.3.1 Global Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Protective Eyewear, 2016-2023, (Units) (US$ Mn)
4.4 Pads
4.4.1 Global Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Pads, 2016-2023, (Units) (US$ Mn)
4.5 Guards
4.5.1 Global Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Guards, 2016-2023, (Units) (US$ Mn)
4.6 Chest Protectors
4.6.1 Global Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Chest Protectors, 2016-2023, (Units) (US$ Mn)
4.7 Gloves
4.7.1 Global Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Gloves, 2016-2023, (Units) (US$ Mn)
4.8 Mouth Guards
4.8.1 Global Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Mouth Guards, 2016-2023, (Units) (US$ Mn)
4.9 Others
4.9.1 Global Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Others, 2016-2023, (Units) (US$ Mn)
Chapter 5 Global Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Area of Protection
5.1 Market Overview, by Area of Protection
5.1.1 Global Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Area of Protection, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
5.1.2 Incremental Opportunity, by Area of Protection, From 2018-2023
5.2 Head Protection & Face Protection
5.2.1 Global Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Head & Face Protection, 2016-2023, (Units) (US$ Mn)
5.3 Eye & Ear Protection
5.3.1 Global Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Eye & Ear Protection, 2016-2023, (Units) (US$ Mn)
5.4 Chest & Upper Extremities Protection
5.4.1 Global Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Chest & Upper Extremities Protection, 2016-2023, (Units) (US$ Mn)
5.5 Lower Extremities Protection
5.5.1 Global Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Lower Extremities Protection, 2016-2023, (Units) (US$ Mn)
Chapter 6 Global Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Distribution Channel
6.1 Market Overview, by Distribution Channel
6.1.1 Global Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Distribution Channel, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
6.1.2 Incremental Opportunity, by Distribution Channel, From 2018-2023
6.2 Online Channel
6.2.1 Global Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Online Channel, 2016-2023, (Units) (US$ Mn)
6.3 Offline Channel
6.3.1 Hypermarkets
6.3.1.1 Global Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Hypermarkets, 2016-2023, (Units) (US$ Mn)
6.3.2 Independent Retail Stores
6.3.2.1 Global Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Independent Retail Stores, 2016-2023, (Units) (US$ Mn)
6.3.3 Others
6.3.3.1 Global Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Others, 2016-2023, (Units) (US$ Mn)
Chapter 7 Global Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Region
7.1 Market Overview, by Region
7.1.1 Global Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Region, 2016-2023, (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.2 Attractive Investment Opportunity, by Region, 2018
7.3 North America Sports Protective Equipment Market
7.3.1 North America Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Product Type, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.3.2 North America Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Area of Protection, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.3.3 North America Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Distribution Channel, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.3.3.1 North America Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Offline Distribution Channel, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.3.4 United States Country Profile
7.3.4.1 United States Sports Protective Equipment Market, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.3.5 Canada Country Profile
7.3.5.1 Canada Sports Protective Equipment Market, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.3.6 Mexico Country Profile
7.3.6.1 Mexico Sports Protective Equipment Market, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.4 Europe Sports Protective Equipment Market
7.4.1 Europe Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Product Type, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.4.2 Europe Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Area of Protection, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.4.3 Europe Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Distribution Channel, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.4.3.1 Europe Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Offline Distribution Channel, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.4.4 United Kingdom Country Profile
7.4.4.1 United Kingdom Sports Protective Equipment Market, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.4.5 Germany Country Profile
7.4.5.1 Germany Sports Protective Equipment Market, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.4.6 France Country Profile
7.4.6.1 France Sports Protective Equipment Market, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.4.7 Italy Country Profile
7.4.7.1 Italy Sports Protective Equipment Market, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.4.8 Spain Country Profile
7.4.8.1 Spain Sports Protective Equipment Market, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.4.9 Rest of Europe
7.4.9.1 Rest of Europe Sports Protective Equipment Market, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.5 Asia Pacific Sports Protective Equipment Market
7.5.1 Asia Pacific Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Product Type, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.5.2 Asia Pacific Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Area of Protection, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.5.3 Asia Pacific Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Distribution Channel, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.5.3.1 Asia Pacific Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Offline Distribution Channel, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.5.4 China Country Profile
7.5.4.1 China Sports Protective Equipment Market, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.5.5 Japan Country Profile
7.5.5.1 Japan Sports Protective Equipment Market, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.5.6 India Country Profile
7.5.6.1 India Sports Protective Equipment Market, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.5.7 Indonesia Country Profile
7.5.7.1 Indonesia Sports Protective Equipment Market, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.5.8 Thailand Country Profile
7.5.8.1 Thailand Sports Protective Equipment Market, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.5.9 Rest of Asia Pacific
7.5.9.1 Rest of Asia Pacific Sports Protective Equipment Market, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.6 Latin America Sports Protective Equipment Market
7.6.1 Latin America Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Product Type, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.6.2 Latin America Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Area of Protection, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.6.3 Latin America Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Distribution Channel, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.6.3.1 Latin America Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Offline Distribution Channel, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.6.4 Brazil Country Profile
7.6.4.1 Brazil Sports Protective Equipment Market, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.6.5 Argentina Country Profile
7.6.5.1 Argentina Sports Protective Equipment Market, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.6.6 Rest of Latin America
7.6.6.1 Rest of Latin America Sports Protective Equipment Market, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.7 Middle East & Africa Sports Protective Equipment Market
7.7.1 Middle East & Africa Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Product Type, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.7.2 Middle East & Africa Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Area of Protection, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.7.3 Middle East & Africa Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Distribution Channel, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.7.3.1 Middle East & Africa Sports Protective Equipment Market, by Offline Distribution Channel, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.7.4 Southern Africa
7.7.4.1 Southern Africa Sports Protective Equipment Market, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.7.5 Northern Africa
7.7.5.1 Northern Africa Sports Protective Equipment Market, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.7.6 GCC
7.7.6.1 GCC Sports Protective Equipment Market, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
7.7.7 Rest of Middle East & Africa
7.7.7.1 Rest of Middle East & Africa Sports Protective Equipment Market, 2016-2023 (Units) (US$ Mn)
Chapter 8 Competitive Intelligence
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Players Evaluated During the Study
8.3 Market Players Present in Market Life Cycle
8.4 Top 5 Players Comparison
8.5 Market Positioning of Key Players, 2018
8.6 Market Players Mapping
8.6.1 By Product Type
8.6.2 By Area of Protection
8.6.3 By Distribution Channel
8.6.4 By Region
8.7 Strategies Adopted by Key Market Players
8.8 Recent Developments in the Market
8.8.1 Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership, New Product Developments
8.9 Operational Efficiency Comparison by Key Players
Chapter 9 Company Profiles
9.1 Nike Inc.
9.1.1 Overview
9.1.2 Key Stakeholders/Person
9.1.3 Products Portfolio
9.1.4 Financial Overview
9.1.5 News/Recent Developments
9.2 Adidas AG
9.2.1 Overview
9.2.2 Key Stakeholders/Person
9.2.3 Products Portfolio
9.2.4 Financial Overview
9.2.5 News/Recent Developments
9.3 Puma SE
9.3.1 Overview
9.3.2 Key Stakeholders/Person
9.3.3 Products Portfolio
9.3.4 Financial Overview
9.3.5 News/Recent Developments
9.4 Amer Sports Oyj
9.4.1 Overview
9.4.2 Key Stakeholders/Person
9.4.3 Products Portfolio
9.4.4 Financial Overview
9.4.5 News/Recent Developments
9.5 ASICS
9.5.1 Overview
9.5.2 Key Stakeholders/Person
9.5.3 Products Portfolio
9.5.4 Financial Overview
9.5.5 News/Recent Developments
9.6 Vista Outdoor Inc.
9.6.1 Overview
9.6.2 Key Stakeholders/Person
9.6.3 Products Portfolio
9.6.4 Financial Overview
9.6.5 News/Recent Developments
9.7 Gray Nicolls
9.7.1 Overview
9.7.2 Key Stakeholders/Person
9.7.3 Products Portfolio
9.7.4 Financial Overview
9.7.5 News/Recent Developments
9.8 BRG Sports
9.8.1 Overview
9.8.2 Key Stakeholders/Person
9.8.3 Products Portfolio
9.8.4 Financial Overview
9.8.5 News/Recent Developments
9.9 Shock Doctor
9.9.1 Overview
9.9.2 Key Stakeholders/Person
9.9.3 Products Portfolio
9.9.4 Financial Overview
9.9.5 News/Recent Developments
9.10 Xenith LLC
9.10.1 Overview
9.10.2 Key Stakeholders/Person
9.10.3 Products Portfolio
9.10.4 Financial Overview
9.10.5 News/Recent Developments
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