Industry Insights
The global sportswear market size was estimated at USD 239.78 billion in 2018. Sports apparel are clothes worn during strenuous physical activities such as during workout sessions or while playing sports. They are designed in a way that provides comfort and agility while performing physical movements. Sports apparel are made using breathable material that allows sweat to evaporate faster, helping the person wearing it remain fresh for longer. Polyester, microfiber, calico, and spandex are some of the most commonly used fabrics in the production of these clothing. Initially, the sports apparel was mostly worn by athletes but, with time, it became quite common with regular gym-goers and other non-athletes.
Rising awareness regarding the rising awareness of health and wellness, prevalence of Athleisure trend in developing nations coupled with increasing number gyms, jogging tracks, fitness clubs. Amidst the Sales Channel, online segment is expected to witness the fastest growth rate on the heels of rising internet penetration and number of smartphone users across the globe. Increasing awareness about lading a healthy lifestyle and about the health benefits of fitness activities, such as swimming, yoga, running, and aerobics, are expected to drive the market. Increasing popularity of sports events, such as Soccer World Cup, Olympic Games, and Cricket World Cup, is also boosting the growth of this market.
The global Sportswear market is segmented on the basis of Distribution Channel, Type, and End User. The global Sportswear market is segmented based on Distribution as Online and Retail. Based on Type the global Sportswear market is segregated as Shoes, Clothes, and Others. Based on End User the global Sportswear market is segmented as Men, Women, and Kids.
The regional outlook on the global Sportswear market covers regions, such as North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World. The Sportswear market for each region is further bifurcated for major countries including the U.S., Canada, Germany, the U.K., France, Italy, China, India, Japan, Brazil, South Africa, and others.
Competitive Landscape.
The global Sportswear market is highly competitive in nature with major players including Nike, Inc., Adidas AG, LI-NING Company Ltd, Umbro Ltd., Puma SE, Inc., Fila, Inc., Lululemon Athletica Inc., Under Armour, Columbia Sportswear Company, Anta Sports Products Ltd., Inc., and others. The report covers competitive analysis on the key market share holders. The companies are focused on several expansion and growth strategies to enhance their footprint in the Sportswear market. Market players are also involved in value chain integration gain competitive advantage.
Report Scope:
The Sportswear market report scope covers the in-depth business analysis considering major market dynamics, forecast parameters, and price trends for the industry growth. The report forecasts market sizing at global, regional and country levels, providing comprehensive outlook of industry trends in each market segments and sub-segments from 2017 to 2024. The market segmentations include,
Sportswear Market, By Distribution Channel
• Online
• Retail
Sportswear Market, By Type
• Shoes
• Clothes
• Others
Sportswear Market, By End User
• Men
• Women
• Kids
Sportswear Market, By Region
• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Rest of the World
The report scope also includes competitive landscape covering the competitive analysis, strategy analysis and company profiles of the major market players. The companies profiled in the report include Nike, Inc., Adidas AG, LI-NING Company Ltd, Umbro Ltd., Puma SE, Inc., Fila, Inc., Lululemon Athletica Inc., Under Armour, Columbia Sportswear Company, Anta Sports Products Ltd., Inc., and others. Company profiles cover company overview, product landscape, financial overview, and strategy analysis.
Report Highlights
• Global Sportswear market sizes from 2017 to 2024
• Market growth projections through 2024 and the resultant market forecast for 2024
• Impact of the market dynamics including market drivers, restraints and opportunities in the market size
• Key industry trends, product trends, and application trends
• Major driving/ leading segmentations, regions and countries in the global Sportswear market
• Competitive analysis with comprehensive company profiles of the leading industry players
• In-depth analysis on growth and expansion strategies adopted by market players and their resulting effect on market growth and competition
Report Customizations
The customization research services cover the additional custom report features such as additional regional and country level analysis as per the client requirements.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
1.1 Key Insights
1.2 Report Overview
1.3 Markets Covered
1.4 Stakeholders
2. Research Methodology
2.1 Research Scope
2.2 Market Research Process
2.3 Research Data Analysis
2.4.1 Secondary Research
2.4.2 Primary Research
2.4.3 Models for Estimation
2.5 Market Size Estimation
2.5.1 Bottom-Up Approach - Segmental Market Analysis
2.5.2 Top-Down Approach - Parent Market Analysis
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.2.1 Drivers
4.2.2 Restraints
4.2.3 Opportunities
4.2.4 Challenges
4.2 Porter's Five Force Analysis
5. Sportswear Market, By Distribution Channel
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Online
5.2.1 Market Overview
5.2.2 Market Size and Forecast
5.3 Retail
5.3.1 Market Overview
5.3.2 Market Size and Forecast
8. Sportswear Market, By Type
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Shoes
6.2.1 Market Overview
6.2.2 Market Size and Forecast
6.3 Clothes
6.3.1 Market Overview
6.3.2 Market Size and Forecast
6.4 Others
6.4.1 Market Overview
6.4.2 Market Size and Forecast
7. Sportswear Market, By End-User
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Men
7.2.1 Market Overview
7.2.2 Market Size and Forecast
7.3 Women
7.3.1 Market Overview
7.3.2 Market Size and Forecast
7.4 Kids
7.4.1 Market Overview
7.4.2 Market Size and Forecast
8. Sportswear Market, By Geography
8.1 Introduction
8.2 North America
8.2.1 North America Sportswear, By Distribution
8.2.2 North America Sportswear, By Type
8.2.3 North America Sportswear, By End User
8.3 Europe
8.3.1 Europe Sportswear, By Distribution
8.3.2 Europe Sportswear, By Type
8.3.3 Europe Sportswear, By End User
8.4 Asia-Pacific
8.4.1 Asia-Pacific Sportswear, By Distribution
8.4.2 Asia-Pacific Sportswear, By Type
8.4.3 Asia-Pacific Sportswear, By End User
8.5 Rest of the World
8.5.1 Rest of the World Sportswear, By Distribution
8.5.2 Rest of the World Sportswear, By Type
8.5.3 Rest of the World Sportswear, By End User
9. Competitive Insights
9.1 Key Insights
9.2 Company Market Share Analysis
9.3 Strategic Outlook
9.3.1 Mergers & Acquisitions
9.3.2 New Product Development
9.3.3 Portfolio/Production Capacity Expansions
9.3.4 Joint Ventures, Collaborations, Partnerships & Agreements
9.3.5 Others
10. Company Profiles
10.1 Nike, Inc.
10.1.1 Company Overview
10.1.2 Product/Service Landscape
10.1.3 Financial Overview
10.1.4 Recent Developments
10.2 Adidas AG
10.2.1 Company Overview
10.2.2 Product/Service Landscape
10.2.3 Financial Overview
10.2.4 Recent Developments
10.3 LI-NING Company Ltd
10.3.1 Company Overview
10.3.2 Product/Service Landscape
10.3.3 Financial Overview
10.3.4 Recent Developments
10.4 Umbro Ltd.
10.4.1 Company Overview
10.4.2 Product/Service Landscape
10.4.3 Financial Overview
10.4.4 Recent Developments
10.5 Puma SE, Inc.
10.5.1 Company Overview
10.5.2 Product/Service Landscape
10.5.3 Financial Overview
10.5.4 Recent Developments
10.6 Fila, Inc.
10.6.1 Company Overview
10.6.2 Product/Service Landscape
10.6.3 Financial Overview
10.6.4 Recent Developments
10.7 Lululemon Athletica Inc.
10.7.1 Company Overview
10.7.2 Product/Service Landscape
10.7.3 Financial Overview
10.7.4 Recent Developments
10.8 Under Armour
10.8.1 Company Overview
10.8.2 Product/Service Landscape
10.8.3 Financial Overview
10.8.4 Recent Developments
10.9 Columbia Sportswear Company
10.9.1 Company Overview
10.9.2 Product/Service Landscape
10.9.3 Financial Overview
10.9.4 Recent Developments
10.10 Anta Sports Products Ltd., Inc.
10.10.1 Company Overview
10.10.2 Product/Service Landscape
10.10.3 Financial Overview
10.10.4 Recent Developments
SDMR employs a three way data triangulation approach to arrive at market estimates. We use primary research, secondary research and data triangulation by top down and bottom up approach
Secondary Research:
Our research methodology involves in-depth desk research using various secondary sources. Data is gathered from association/government publications/databases, company websites, press releases, annual reports/presentations/sec filings, technical papers, journals, research papers, magazines, conferences, tradeshows, and blogs.
Key Data Points through secondary research-
Macro-economic data points
Import Export data
Identification of major market trends across various applications
Primary understanding of the industry for both the regions
Competitors analysis for the production capacities, key production sites, competitive landscape
Key customers
Production Capacity
Pricing Scenario
Cost Margin Analysis
Key Data Points through primary research-
Major factors driving the market and its end application markets
Comparative analysis and customer analysis
Regional presence
Collaborations or tie-ups
Annual Production, and sales
Profit Margins
Average Selling Price
Data Triangulation:
Data triangulation is done using top down and bottom approaches. However, to develop accurate market sizing estimations, both the methodologies are used to accurately arrive at the market size. Insert Image
