Product Code: SR112025A5654
The global sports protective equipment market size was valued at USD 8.64 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 12.80 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.24% from 2025-2033. North America currently dominates the sports protective equipment market share by holding over 38.8% in 2024. The market in the region is driven by the expansion of professional and amateur sports leagues, increasing investments in sports infrastructure, surging focus on youth sports development, and strong consumer spending on advanced safety equipment.
Sports protective equipment is used to protect participants from severe injuries and fatalities during practice or match. It is made using different materials, including foam to absorb fluids; gel to absorb shock and protect bony areas; felt for offering support; thermoplastics for splints and custom pads; and silicone elastomer for hands and wrist injuries. It is widely available in various forms, which finds application depending on the sport and the body area that needs to be protected. For instance, helmets are used to protect the head in boxing, cycling, cricket, ice hockey, and whitewater sports, while pads are used to shield the neck, chest, and upper extremities in football and baseball.
Sports Protective Equipment Market Trends:
The risk of injury is generally higher in contact, collision, and adventure sports. As a result, governments and health organizations of numerous countries are implementing safety standards to promote the utilization of protective equipment while playing sports. In addition, the increasing participation of children in professional sports is contributing to market growth. Moreover, schools and colleges worldwide are encouraging student participation in sports events and tournaments. This, in confluence with the growing concerns among parents about the physical health of their children, is influencing the demand for sports protective equipment positively. Besides this, the increasing prevalence of obesity and chronic diseases and the focus of individuals on maintaining their overall health are fueling the market growth. The emerging trend of outdoor sports, coupled with the thriving travel and tourism industry, is also driving the market. Furthermore, several initiatives are being undertaken to increase awareness about the benefits of physical activities and sports, which is projected to create a positive market outlook.
Key Market Segmentation:
Breakup by Product Type:
- Pads, Guards, Chest Protectors and Gloves
- Helmets and Other Headgear
- Protective Eyewear
- Face Protection and Mouth Guards
Breakup by Area of Protection:
- Head and Face
- Trunk and Thorax
- Upper Extremity
- Lower Extremity
Breakup by Distribution Channel:
- Specialty Retail Stores
- Multi-Retail Stores
- Online Stores
- Others
Breakup by Region:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Others
- Middle East and Africa
Competitive Landscape:
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being Adidas AG, Alpinestars, Amer Sports Oyj, ASICS Corporation, Franklin Sports Inc., Mizuno Corporation, Nike Inc., Puma SE, Under Armour Inc., Vista Outdoor Inc. and Warrior Sports Inc. (New Balance).
Key Questions Answered in This Report
- 1.How big is the sports protective equipment market?
- 2.What is the future outlook of the sports protective equipment market?
- 3.What are the key factors driving the sports protective equipment market?
- 4.Which region accounts for the largest sports protective equipment market share?
- 5.Which are the leading companies in the global sports protective equipment market?
Table of Contents
1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
- 2.1 Objectives of the Study
- 2.2 Stakeholders
- 2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
- 2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
- 2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
- 4.1 Overview
- 4.2 Key Industry Trends
5 Global Sports Protective Equipment Market
- 5.1 Market Overview
- 5.2 Market Performance
- 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
- 5.4 Market Forecast
6 Market Breakup by Product Type
- 6.1 Pads, Guards, Chest Protectors and Gloves
- 6.1.1 Market Trends
- 6.1.2 Market Forecast
- 6.2 Helmets and Other Headgear
- 6.2.1 Market Trends
- 6.2.2 Market Forecast
- 6.3 Protective Eyewear
- 6.3.1 Market Trends
- 6.3.2 Market Forecast
- 6.4 Face Protection and Mouth Guards
- 6.4.1 Market Trends
- 6.4.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Area of Protection
- 7.1 Head and Face
- 7.1.1 Market Trends
- 7.1.2 Market Forecast
- 7.2 Trunk and Thorax
- 7.2.1 Market Trends
- 7.2.2 Market Forecast
- 7.3 Upper Extremity
- 7.3.1 Market Trends
- 7.3.2 Market Forecast
- 7.4 Lower Extremity
- 7.4.1 Market Trends
- 7.4.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Distribution Channel
- 8.1 Specialty Retail Stores
- 8.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.1.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2 Multi-Retail Stores
- 8.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3 Online Stores
- 8.3.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.2 Market Forecast
- 8.4 Others
- 8.4.1 Market Trends
- 8.4.2 Market Forecast
9 Market Breakup by Region
- 9.1 North America
- 9.1.1 United States
- 9.1.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.1.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.1.2 Canada
- 9.1.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.1.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2 Asia-Pacific
- 9.2.1 China
- 9.2.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.2 Japan
- 9.2.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.3 India
- 9.2.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.4 South Korea
- 9.2.4.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.4.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.5 Australia
- 9.2.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.5.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.6 Indonesia
- 9.2.6.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.6.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.7 Others
- 9.2.7.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.7.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3 Europe
- 9.3.1 Germany
- 9.3.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.2 France
- 9.3.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.3 United Kingdom
- 9.3.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.4 Italy
- 9.3.4.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.4.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.5 Spain
- 9.3.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.5.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.6 Russia
- 9.3.6.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.6.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.7 Others
- 9.3.7.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.7.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4 Latin America
- 9.4.1 Brazil
- 9.4.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4.2 Mexico
- 9.4.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4.3 Others
- 9.4.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.5 Middle East and Africa
- 9.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
- 9.5.3 Market Forecast
10 SWOT Analysis
- 10.1 Overview
- 10.2 Strengths
- 10.3 Weaknesses
- 10.4 Opportunities
- 10.5 Threats
11 Value Chain Analysis
12 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 12.1 Overview
- 12.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 12.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 12.4 Degree of Competition
- 12.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.6 Threat of Substitutes
13 Price Analysis
14 Competitive Landscape
- 14.1 Market Structure
- 14.2 Key Players
- 14.3 Profiles of Key Players
- 14.3.1 Adidas AG
- 14.3.1.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.1.3 Financials
- 14.3.2 Alpinestars
- 14.3.2.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.3 Amer Sports Oyj
- 14.3.3.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.3.3 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.4 ASICS Corporation
- 14.3.4.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.4.3 Financials
- 14.3.5 Franklin Sports Inc.
- 14.3.5.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.6 Mizuno Corporation
- 14.3.6.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.6.3 Financials
- 14.3.6.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.7 Nike Inc.
- 14.3.7.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.7.3 Financials
- 14.3.7.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.8 Puma SE
- 14.3.8.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.8.3 Financials
- 14.3.8.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.9 Under Armour Inc.
- 14.3.9.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.9.3 Financials
- 14.3.10 Vista Outdoor Inc.
- 14.3.10.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.10.3 Financials
- 14.3.10.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.11 Warrior Sports Inc. (New Balance)
- 14.3.11.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.11.2 Product Portfolio