Racket sports equipment Market Expected to Reach $272.40 Million by 2031—Allied Market Research

According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Racket sports equipment Market," The Racket Sports Equipment Market Size was valued at $176.80 million in 2021, and is estimated to reach $272.40 million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 4.3% from 2022 to 2031. North America was the highest revenue contributor, is estimated to reach $82.0 million by 2031, with a CAGR of 2.8%.

Rise in expenditure on sports training and development among children, owing to increase in consciousness about the benefits of engaging in sports activity such as increased concentration and problem-solving ability has fuelled the demand for racket sports equipment. Moreover, changing paradigm of educational system supports the Racket Sports Equipment Market Growth. In addition, rise in sports education and sports training in academics has significantly increased the awareness towards sports and fitness. Thus, many of the school/educational institutes are providing training to the students, providing them with the opportunity to compete in various sports competitions. Furthermore, upsurge in state, national, and international level competitions conducted by various governments across the world is leading to increased participation and developing interest of the youth in sports activities. This in turn has resulted in increased demand for racket sports equipment, which significantly contributes to the overall growth of the market.

Rise in penetration of internet, smartphones, computers, and other electronic media & entertainment devices has significantly increased involvement of children and youth towards indoor activities. This has resulted in diminished health and deterioration of skills & abilities of this population, which in turn has declined the interest and rate of participation in sports and reduced sales of sports equipment and apparel. Thus, decline in interest of children and young population in sports, owing to mounting interest in media & entertainment devices restrains the market growth.

Various big brands are entering the untapped market where lack of availability of sports facilities and products is witnessed. These key players are setting up sports facilities, sports centers, and play grounds, and correspondingly promoting their products. Likewise, various organizations and NGOs are donating the sports equipment, building sports facilities, conducting free of cost sports competitions, and training the potential athletes free of cost. Moreover, developing interest of the young population in sports is anticipated to offer potential Racket Sports Equipment Market Opportunities in the near future. These factors altogether significantly contribute towards the growth of the market in untapped regions.

The racket sports equipment market is segmented on the basis of product type, end user, application, distribution channel and region. Based on product type, the market is categorized into rackets, balls, eyewares, racket bags and accessories. By end user, it is classified into men, women, and kids. In terms of application, it is divided into badminton, racquetball, squash and tennis. On the basis of distribution channel the market is classified into hypermarkets/supermarkets, specialty stores, e-commerce and others. Region-wise, it is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.

By product type, the balls segment was the highest contributor to the market, in 2021, and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 2.9% during the forecast period. However, the accessories segment is expected to witness higher growth rate during the forecast.

Depending on racket sports equipment market forecast by end user, the women segment led the market in 2021, and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period. However, the men segment dominated the global market.

On the basis of racket sports equipment market by application, the badminton segment exhibited the highest growth in 2021, and is estimated to register a CAGR of 3.6% during the forecast period. However, the squash segment is expected to witness a high growth rate of 28.4% during the forecast period.

On the basis of racket sports equipment market analysis by distribution channel, the specialty stores segment exhibited the highest growth in 2021, and is estimated to register a CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period. However, the e-commerce segment is expected to witness a high growth rate of 5.6% during the forecast period.

Region wise, North America was the highest contributor to the racket sports equipment market in 2021, and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 2.8 during the forecast period. LAMEA region is expected to witness high growth rate during the forecast period.

According to the Racket Sports Equipment Industry players, the major obstacle attributed to the pandemic was the disruption of the supply chain. Furthermore, all the Distribution Channel were nearly shut down in the first quarter of the pandemic. However, online channels such as amazon and flipkart were delivering the products. They key players included in the nalysis of racket sports equipment market are BABOLAT VS S.A., YONEX CO.,Ltd, HEAD SPORTS, Volkl Ski International, GmbH, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, amer sports corporation, PACIFIC Holding GmbH, Solinco Sports, Donnay, PowerAngle LLC., Karakal, Maus Feres, Authentic Brands Group, FILA Inc., Nike Inc., and Counter Strike Table tennis.

Key findings of the study

• On the basis of type, balls segment dominated the global market and has the Racket Sports Equipment Market Share of 2.9%.
• On the basis of end user men segment the global racket sports equipment market in the year 2021 and is likely to remain dominant during the forecast period.
• On the basis of Distribution Channel, e-commerce segment is expected to be the fastest growing segment during the forecast period.
• Region wise, LAMEA region is expected to be the fastest growing segment during the forecast period and North America dominated the global market with the market share of 34.7%.