Sports Apparel Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

Sports-inspired clothing is gaining attraction and popularity in the U.S. Both athletic apparel and footwear experienced a 6% increase in sales in 2013. Since 2010, sportswear has experienced a growth of 4% or higher every year.

Many companies are getting involved with the “athleisure” style, offering consumers comfortable, sports-inspired apparel, at lower costs that high-performance athletic wear. This look is extremely popular for both American and Canadian teens and college students.

Reports on other sports apparel in this category include: dance and balletwear, swimsuits, performance gear, and outdoor apparel.

MarketResearch.com’s collection of market research studies on sports apparel in the consumer goods and retailing industry will help you stay competitive and grow in this healthy market. We offer a full array of studies on subjects ranging from sport and fitness clothing to athletic footwear. Also available is a full library of country-specific studies for sportswear.

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Sports Apparel Industry Research & Market Reports

  • Sportswear in Taiwan

    ... and heightened economic uncertainty have led most consumers to rein in discretionary spending. Nonetheless, demand has remained fairly resilient on the whole thanks to increasing participation in sports and fitness activities among the population. Recently ... Read More

  • Global Full Face Motorcycle Crash Helmet Market Growth 2023-2029

    ... demand in downstream market, the Full Face Motorcycle Crash Helmet is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ million by 2029 with a CAGR of % during review period. The research report highlights the growth ... Read More

  • Global Triathlon Clothing Market - 2023-2030

    ... period 2023-2030. The triathlon clothing market is driven by increased participation in triathlon sports and the growing demand for high-performance apparel. Athletes seek specialized clothing designed for swim, bike and run phases, offering comfort, aerodynamics ... Read More

  • Global Motorcycle Apparel Market Size study & Forecast, by Product (Pants, Jackets, Basic layers, Shoes, Gloves, Helmets, Protector), by End User (Clothing for Off-road Motorcyclist, Clothing for Highwaymen), by Distribution Channel (Online, Offline) and Regional Analysis, 2023-2030

    ... Analysis, 2023-2030 Global Motorcycle Apparel Market is valued at approximately USD 85.5 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to grow with a CAGR of more than 4.20% over the forecast period 2023-2030. Motorcycle apparel is ... Read More

  • Performance apparel markets: business update, December 2023

    ... strategy; events; investments; joint ventures, cooperation, licensing and distribution; and legislation. Brands, companies and other organisations featured in this report include: Avery Dennison, BASF Venture Capital (BVC), DePoly, Gentex Corporation, the International Textile Manufacturers Federation ... Read More

  • Fast track: alternative sustainable materials for performance apparel highlighted at Performance Days

    ... of the edition of Performance Days for the autumn/winter 2025/26 season. Such innovations continue to be introduced to the performance apparel market and, significantly, many can be adopted without the need for manufacturers to make ... Read More

  • Stretch fibres: expanding horizons beyond elastane

    ... applications such as athleisure apparel, compression garments, hosiery, shapewear, sportswear, underwear and workwear. Aside from clothing, stretch fibres are also key components in the manufacture of medical textiles, including bandages and diapers. The most commonly ... Read More

  • Profile of Sheico Group: a leader in global markets for knitted performance materials and sportswear

    ... accessories and its customers include the so-called "big three" companies in the surfing industry--namely Billabong, Rip Curl and Quicksilver. It also produces a variety of component materials and finished products for land sports apparel, including ... Read More

  • Performance apparel markets: product developments and innovations, December 2023

    ... it includes news from the following innovative brands and other organisations: adidas, Asahi Kasei, Ascend Performance Materials (Ascend), Devan Chemicals, HeiQ, Mammut, Microban International (Microban), National University of Singapore (NUS), Polartec, RadiciGroup, and Rheon Labs. Read More

  • Sportswear in Turkey

    ... as well as in terms of profitability and growth potential. One of the key examples of collaboration in sportswear in Turkey in 2023 was the Vans x IRENEISGOOD collection. IRENEISGOOD, which sees its mission to ... Read More

  • Apparel and Footwear in Norway

    ... prices. The notably lower growth in 2023 follows two years of growth, which saw sales surpass pre-pandemic levels, and a correction is therefore not unexpected. A notable and prolonged period of discounting during the summer ... Read More

  • Apparel and Footwear in Spain

    ... key factor behind this trend. With many households exposed to rising interest rates, given the high concentration of variable-rate mortgages, Spaniards saw a decline in their real disposable incomes. While the rate of inflation showed ... Read More

  • Sportswear in Spain

    ... to the difficult economic situation, with the elevated rate of inflation and high interest rates leading a significant number of Spaniards to reduce their discretionary spending. However, local consumers are becoming increasingly interested in sport ... Read More

  • Sportswear in Portugal

    ... a rising number of Portuguese consumers practising a sporting activity on a more regular basis, often running, cycling or hiking. Portugal benefits from good weather conditions, favouring outdoor activity, while many consumers appreciate that these ... Read More

  • Sportswear in Israel

    ... and insecure consumers limited their investments in the category. The slowdown was prompted by a challenging economic environment, characterised by a repeated increase in interest rates between April 2022 and June 2023, and high inflation ... Read More

  • Sportswear in Hungary

    ... the country have been major factors contributing to this trend. The profile of football is improving in Hungary at a time when two Hungarian football players have established high profiles in the prestigious English Premier ... Read More

  • Sportswear in Sweden

    ... an even larger interest in their health than before. Additionally, social distancing restrictions boosted outdoor-oriented apparel and footwear. With the return to normal following the pandemic, sports-inspired apparel and footwear received an upswing, with social ... Read More

  • Sportswear in Norway

    ... with which they undertook activities such as hiking, running, and skiing. As a result, sportswear performed well years in 2020 and 2021. Growth in 2022 was more in line with other apparel categories. In 2023, ... Read More

  • Sportswear in Poland

    ... in value terms. Notably, performance apparel emerged as the fastest-growing category, propelled by a resurgence in gym attendance and sports activities following the lifting of all COVID-19-related restrictions. Moreover, the burgeoning trend of health-conscious... Euromonitor ... Read More

  • Sportswear in Greece

    ... trading down to cheaper brands of sportswear, and in turn, category players have increased discounting activities in order to clear stock accumulated during the pandemic. As a result, current value growth in 2023 is significantly ... Read More

  • Sportswear in Morocco

    ... promotion emphasised athletic perseverance and brand association, leveraging the athlete's influence. Euromonitor International's Sportswear in Morocco report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides ... Read More

  • Sportswear in Argentina

    ... to mitigate the challenges posed by these government policies by licensing local companies to manufacture their products. For example, since 2021 KM Tex has been producing sports apparel and sports footwear under licence for brands ... Read More

  • Sportswear in Austria

    ... in the wake of lockdowns. They continued to purchase these items as the COVID-19 situation eased and lifted amid a health-driven sports and exercise boom. Thus, by the end of the review period, consumers had ... Read More

  • Sportswear in the Netherlands

    ... sports activities and the prevalent preference for casualwear in the Netherlands. Footwear, particularly in demand for its comfort, is experiencing a notable surge as more individuals opt for comfort-driven choices over formal products in their ... Read More

  • Apparel and Footwear in the Netherlands

    ... leading to a more prudent approach to spending among Dutch consumers. The overall value growth in these sectors continues to be influenced by steep inflation rates in the Netherlands, accompanied by rising energy costs and ... Read More

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