The Sports Protective Gear Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The market for sports protective gear has experienced significant growth in the past. The market size is projected to increase from $4.22 billion in 2024 to $4.54 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%.
The market size for sports protective gear is predicted to reach $6.27 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Sports Protective Gear Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the sports protective gear market are:
• Increased participation in youth sports
• Emergence of sustainable and eco-friendly protective gear designs
• Expansion of action sports culture
• Rise of specialized protective gear and helmet design innovations
The sports protective gear market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Combine Sports Gear, Single Sports Protector
2) By Area Of Protection: Head And Face, Trunk And Thorax, Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity
3) By Distribution Channel: Exclusive Stores, Multi-retail Stores, E-commerce Portals
4) By Application: Professionals, Hobbyist
The key trends in the sports protective gear market are:
• Technological advancements in material design are shaping the sports protective gear market.
• The trend of customization and personalization is rapidly emerging.
• The integration of smart technologies in protective gear is another significant trend.
• Collaborations with athletes for product design and endorsement is a growing trend.
Major companies in the sports protective gear market are:
• Adidas AG
• Amer Sports Oyj
• Bauer Hockey LLC
• BRG Sports Inc.
• Dunlop Sports Group Americas Inc.
• Mizuno Corporation
• Nike Inc.
• Puma SE
• Under Armour Inc.
• Vista Outdoor Inc.
• Yonex Co. Ltd.
• Rawlings Sporting Goods Company Inc.
• Riddell Sports Group Inc.
• Schutt Sports Group
• Bell Sports Inc.
• Giro Sport Design Inc.
• K2 Sports LLC
• Tecnica Group S.p.A.
• Zoggs International Ltd.
• DeMarini Sports Inc.
• Black Diamond Equipment Ltd.
• Head Sport GmbH
• Helly Hansen AS
• O'Neills Irish International Sports Company ltd.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the sports protective gear market in 2024