Global Winter Sports Protection Market Size, Share and Trends Analysis Report, By Product Type (Ski Protection, Snowboards, Hockey Sticks, Footwear, Protective Gear, and Others), By Sport (Winter Hockey, Skiing, Snowboarding, and Bobsled), and By Distribution Channel (Online Stores and Offline Stores), Forecast Period (2022-2028)

The winter sports protection market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 2.5% during the forecast period (2022-2028). Winter sports are practiced in the snow or on the ice during the winter months. Winter sports such as winter hockey, skiing, snowboarding, and bobsledding are becoming increasingly popular among children and sports aficionados. These sports were formerly only performed in frigid places during the winter season, altoughartificial snow or ice has made them more versatile which is expected to support the market during the forecast period. Winter sports equipment such as gloves, skates, sticks, guard pads, and helmets have seen a significant increase in demand as a result of these athletic events. Consumers primarily want high-insulation sports winter clothing that is also comfortable.

The global winter sports protection market is segmented based on the product type, sport, and distribution channel. Based on the product type, the market is sub-segmented into ski protection, snowboards, hockey sticks, footwear, protective gear, and others. Based on the sport, the market is sub-segmented into winter hockey, skiing, snowboarding, and bobsled. Based on the distribution channel, the market is sub-segmented into online stores and offline stores.  Among these segments, the protective gears segment is expected to propel the growth of the market due to the increasing usage and demand for protective gears during winter sports globally. The protective gear enables appropriate safety measures, inevitably, and less sickness which is expected to accelerate the growth of the market during the forecast period.

The major market players in the global winter sports protection market are Amer Sports Corp., Rossignol Group, Fischer Sports Corp., Icelantics LLC, Clarus Corp., Völkl Sports GmbH, BAUER Hockey, among others. The market players are also contributing significantly to the growth of the market by the adoption of various strategies including mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, partnerships, collaborations, and new product launches, to stay competitive in the market. For instance, in October 2020, the Munich-based winter sports producer and marketer of premium winter sports equipment has been acquired by HEAD, the global sporting goods company. INDIGO plans to speed the development of trendsetting technologies in skis, helmets, and goggles as part of head. INDIGO will have access to a worldwide distribution network of over 80 countries as part of the head group. The US and Asia are two important new target markets. To expand brand recognition and reach new target groups, a big push will be made in social media and eCommerce.

Market Coverage

• The market number available for – 2021-2028
• Base year- 2021
• Forecast period- 2022-2028
• Segment Covered-
  • By Product Type
  • By Sport
  • By Distribution Channel
• Regions Covered-
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Rest of the World
• Competitive Landscape- Amer Sports Corp., Rossignol Group, Fischer Sports Corp., Icelantics LLC, Clarus Corp., Völkl Sports GmbH, Bauer Hockey, among others.

Key questions addressed by the report

• What is the market growth rate?
• Which segment and region dominate the market in the base year?
• Which segment and region will project the fastest growth in the market?
• How has COVID-19 impacted the market?
  • Deviation from the pre-COVID-19 forecast
  • Most affected region and segment
• Who is the leader in the market?
• How players are addressing challenges to sustain growth?
• Where is the investment opportunity?

Global Winter Sports Protection Market Report by Segment

By Product Type

• Ski Protection
• Snowboards
• Hockey Sticks
• Footwear
• Protective Gear
• Others

By Sport

• Winter Hockey
• Skiing
• Snowboarding
• Bobsled

By Distribution Channel

• Online Stores
• Offline Stores