How Has The Motorcycle Helmet Market Size Evolved In Recent Years?
The motorcycle helmet market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
•The market size for motorcycle helmets has experienced substantial growth in the past few years. The estimated value in 2024 is $2.57 billion and it is expected to increase to $2.74 billion in 2025, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.6%.
Factors such as a surge in motorcycle ownership, heightened awareness about rider safety, the popularity of motorsports and racing events, the international presence of motorcycle brands, and government initiatives focusing on rider safety have contributed to this historical growth.
What Is The Projected Growth Of The Motorcycle Helmet Market?
The motorcycle helmet market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the coming years, the motorcycle helmet market is projected to experience notable expansion. The market is estimated to reach $3.54 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%.
The predicted upturn during the forecast period can be credited to the growing preference for electric motorcycles, emphasis on lightweight and convenient designs, worldwide popularity of adventure rides, rigid safety regulations, and consumer education efforts. Key trends expected during the forecast period encompass strategic alliances, incorporation of high-tech materials, creative advancements in helmet design, smart helmet technology, as well as customization and personalization.
What Are The Key Drivers Fueling Growth In The Motorcycle Helmet Market?
The motorcycle helmet market is likely to see a surge due to the increasing demand for two-wheeler vehicles. These vehicles, which consist of motorized elements attached to two wheels, include scooters, motorcycles, and mopeds. Motorcycle helmets are pivotal in lowering the risk of severe brain injury or death, by absorbing impact energy more effectively than the human head in falls or crashes. For example, in February 2023, data from MotorCycles Data, a UK-based company tracking the sales data of motorcycle brands, revealed that the sales figure for Honda Motor Co. Ltd., a Japanese automobile and two-wheeler manufacturer, stood at 17.6 million. This represented a growth of 4.9% from the previous year and accounted for a global market share of 29.4%. As a result, the increasing popularity of two-wheeler vehicles is fueling the expansion of the motorcycle helmet market.
What Are The Principal Market Segments In The Global Motorcycle Helmet Industry?
The motorcycle helmet market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product Type: Full-Face, Modular, Open-Face, Half-Helmets, Off-Road, Dual-Sports, Other Product Types
2) By Distribution Channel: Offline, Online
3) By End-User: Rider, Passenger
Subsegments:
1) By Full-Face: Standard Full-Face Helmets, Lightweight Full-Face Helmets
2) By Modular: Flip-Up Modular Helmets, Hybrid Modular Helmets
3) By Open-Face: 3/4 Open-Face Helmets, Jet Open-Face Helmets
4) By Half-Helmets: Novelty Half-Helmets, DOT-Approved Half-Helmets
5) By Off-Road: Motocross Helmets, Dirt Bike Helmets
6) By Dual-Sports: Adventure Helmets, Dual-Sport Touring Helmets
7) By Other Product Types: Racing Helmets, Custom Or Specialty Helmets
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Which Emerging Market Trends Are Altering The Motorcycle Helmet Sector?
A primary trend gaining traction in the motorcycle helmet market is product innovation. To maintain market dominance, major companies are constantly improving their products and integrating new features. For instance, Caberg S.p.A., a motorcycle helmet manufacturing company based in Italy, released the Caberg Riviera V4 X in May 2023. This new model, a jet-style motorcycle helmet, comes with ECE 22.06 certification, which is the most recent and stringent standard for motorcycle safety equipment. Not only is the Caberg Riviera V4 X compliant with this standard, but it is also compatible with the Caberg Pro Speak Evo intercom system installation. The design of the helmet's visor and other components is meant to mitigate the impact of wind resistance at high speeds.
Who Are the Key Players in the Motorcycle Helmet Market?
Major companies operating in the motorcycle helmet market include:
• Harley-Davidson Inc.
• Schuberth GmbH
• Dainese SpA
• Shoei Co. Ltd
• Alpinestars SpA
• Nolan Helmets SpA
• GIVI
• Studds Accessories Limited
• Steelbird Hi-Tech India Ltd.
• Icon Motorsports
• Caberg SpA
• AGV Helmets
• Shark Helmets
• HJC Helmets
• Nolan Helmets S.p.A.
• Vega Auto Accessories Pvt. Ltd.
• LS2 Helmets
• Manufacturas Tomás SA
• Arai Helmet Limited
• ScorpionEXO
• Bell Helmets
• The Enfield Cycle Company
• KBC Helmets
• Balaji Industries
• NEXX Helmets
• JI Justness Industrial Co. Ltd.
• Onward Helmet Co. Ltd.
• Anbu Safety Industry Co. Limited
What are the Regional Insights into the Motorcycle Helmet Market?
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the motorcycle helmet market in 2024. Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the motorcycle helmet market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
