A Look into Ice Hockey Equipment Industry……Deep Analysis…..
The global ice hockey equipment market size is
expected to reach USD 1.1 billion by
2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc., expanding at
a CAGR of 3.2% over the forecast
period. The market is expected to witness significant growth due to increase in
participation rate, which is attributed to rise in availability of synthetic
ice rinks.
The clothing,
footwear, & accessories industry is anticipated to witness checkered growth
throughout 2020, as a result of the unprecedented supply chain disruptions
caused by the COVID-19 outbreak worldwide. The expected decline in the global
sales of clothing, footwear, & accessories is attributable to massive
supply chain disruptions across significant export markets, including China and
India. However, the industry is likely to recover over the forecast timeframe,
given the rising popularity of online/e-commerce sales. From a manufacturing
standpoint, the sustainable or ethical fashion trend is expected to favor
market growth throughout the forecast timeframe. Luxury apparel is another
lucrative space for prospective manufacturers to target, given the mushrooming
number of affluent and fashion-conscious consumers across the globe. Our team
is diligently working towards accounting these factors in our report with the
aim of providing you with the up-to-date, actionable market information and
projections.
Protective wear occupied the largest market share in 2018
owing to the nature of the sport. Serious injuries such as head concussions,
shoulder separation, and ankle sprains are common in this sport. According to
an article published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, 39.8% of the
injuries were related to head and face. As a result, CCM, one of the key
manufacturers of ice hockey equipment, launched the Resistance Helmet, which is
considered to be one of the most innovative ice hockey helmets in Canada.
Similar product launches to improve the safety are anticipated to contribute to
the growth of the market during the forecast period.
Offline sales accounted for the largest market share in
2018. Players prefer to check the quality and specifications of the equipment
before completing the purchase. Leveraging this preference, Pure Hockey, one of
the largest hockey retailers in U.S. acquired Bauer Hockey’s “Own the Moment”
retail stores. With this acquisition, Pure Hockey now operates in 53 locations
across U.S.
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Such sports specialty stores are anticipated to generate
offline sales during the forecast period. Growth of the e-commerce industry is
expected to drive online sales with a CAGR of 4.2%. Customer reviews, secure
payment transactions, doorstep delivery, and suitable return policies are some
of the features driving online sales.
Further
key findings from the study suggest:
·
By product type, the sticks segment is
expected to ascend at a CAGR of 3.4% owing to the short shelf life of ice
hockey sticks and frequency of play
·
The global ice hockey equipment market is
highly concentrated with a few players such as Bauer, CCM, Easton, and
Sher-Wood
·
In 2017, Adidas sold its CCM hockey
business segment to Birch Hill Equity Partners due to decrease in market share
of CCM.
North America held the largest market share in 2018 as ice
hockey is the national sport in Canada. The sport is also very popular in U.S.,
which accounted for the second largest share in the global ice hockey equipment
market. Moreover, presence of key players of the industry is concentrated in
this region, which is anticipated to drive sales during the forecast period.
Rest of the world is anticipated to witness the fastest
growth in this market. Major attributes contributing to the growth are
increasing popularity of ice hockey owing to various initiatives taken by the
International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). In 2019, 12 Asian countries are
being represented in the IIHF World Championship program. The CIS region is
also anticipated to witness substantial growth on account of increasing
participation in countries like Russia and Belarus.
In April 2013, Bauer launched BAUER OD1N product line that
included innovative hockey skate, a fully personalized protective body suit,
and an ultra-lightweight, customized goal pad constructed with unique
materials, which were not previously used in the construction. This product
line was aimed at expanding the product portfolio and improving the company’s
performance in the market.
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Release of this report:
Grand View Research has segmented the global ice hockey equipment market
on the basis of product type, distribution channel:
Ice Hockey
Equipment Product Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million,
2015 - 2025)
·
Protective Wear
·
Sticks
·
Skates
·
Other
Ice Hockey
Equipment Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD
Million, 2015 - 2025)
·
Online
·
Offline
National Hockey League
is one of the major professional sports leagues in countries such as U.S. and
Canada. In term of revenue, NHL ranks fifth among professional sports leagues
in the world. Many similar major championships have been started to promote the
sport. For instance, junior level championships and age-specific championships
are organized to encourage the youth to play ice hockey. In the 2018 IIHF
championships, almost 70% of the registered Canadian players were under the age
of 20. This is expected to increase the number of players in the sport, thereby
propelling ice hockey equipment market growth in the next few years.
Increasing
participation of women in ice hockey championships is an additional factor
positively influencing the growth of the market. According to the IIHF, the
number of registered female players across the globe increased from 153,665 to
205,674 from 2007 to 2018. Women participation is increasing in major countries
like Canada and U.S. According to the survey published on the IIHF website, out
of 637,000 registered players, 88,500 were female players. This increase in
participation rate is anticipated to fuel market growth during the forecast
period.
About Grand View Research
Grand View Research, Inc. is a U.S.
based market research and consulting company, registered in the State of
California and headquartered in San Francisco. The company provides syndicated
research reports, customized research reports, and consulting services. To help
clients make informed business decisions, we offer market intelligence studies
ensuring relevant and fact-based research across a range of industries, from technology
to chemicals, materials and healthcare.
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