Ice Hockey Gear Market

Ice Hockey Gear Market: Introduction

• Ice hockey gear are sports equipment, apparel, and safety equipment used while playing ice hockey. Basic protection gear used in ice hockey includes helmets and gloves. Hockey goalies need a whole different set of equipment to keep themselves safe. Professional hockey goalies always wear leg pads, arm pads, chest protector, blocker glove, and catcher glove in addition to a helmet. The helmet is the most important equipment used to prevent serious head injuries.

Key Drivers of the Global Ice Hockey Gear Market

• Rising participation in ice hockey across the globe is the key driver of the ice hockey gear market. According to a recent report published by SFIA (Sports & Fitness Industry Association), there are around 1,105,000 ice hockey participants in the U.S. The increasing interest in outdoor activities attracts more people, especially the younger population toward snow sports such as ice hockey. Further, the improving lifestyle of consumers, rising disposable income, and the physical benefits of outdoor recreational activities increases participation in ice hockey across the globe.
• Newer players from developing nations are working harder than ever to participate in international level competitions of ice hockey and several are anticipating scholarships available to colleges in the U.S. to play professional tournaments. Furthermore, millennial individuals prefer ice hockey as a recreational sport in countries such as Canada, The Czech Republic, Finland, Switzerland, and Germany among others.

Covid-19 Impact on the Global Ice Hockey Gear Market

• Demand for ice hockey gear declined significantly as the number of Coronavirus cases increased in different countries. Consumers preferred to stay at home due to lockdowns and social distancing mandates. Moreover, governments imposed restrictions that resulted in the shutdown of winter sports destinations.

Asia Pacific Market to Expand at Highest CAGR during the Forecast Period

• The regional segmentation of the market includes North America (NA), Europe (EU), Asia Pacific (APAC), Middle East & Africa (MEA), and South America (SA)
• The research report provides country-level analysis for each regional segment. The North America market country-level analysis and forecast includes the U.S., Canada, and Rest of North America. The country-level analysis and forecast for the Europe market includes historical and forecast analysis for the ice hockey gear industry in the U.K., Germany, France, and Rest of Europe. Country-level analysis and forecast for the Asia Pacific market includes major countries in the region such as India, China, Japan, and Rest of Asia Pacific. Middle East & Africa country-level analysis and forecast for the ice hockey gear market includes GCC countries, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa. The South America ice hockey gear market is categorized into Brazil, and Rest of South America.
• Overall growth in winter sports in recent years is anticipated to offer lucrative opportunities in the Asia Pacific ice hockey gear market. Rise in urban population coupled with improved lifestyles is likely to boost the demand for ice hockey gear during the forecast period. Changing demographics, rise in disposable income, and evolving consumer preferences for recreational sports is estimated to boost the growth of the market in major countries such as India, Japan, and China.

Key Players Operating in the Global Market

Companies operating in the ice hockey gear market are focusing on developing innovative and superior quality products with the help of advanced technologies to fulfil the needs of consumers and increase sales across untapped markets.

Some of the major companies identified in the global ice hockey gear market are:

• Dunlop Sport
• ZYEX
• Tecnifibre
• Head Sport GmbH
• Prince Global Sports, LLC
• DSC
• Wilson Sporting Goods
• Black Knight, Inc.
• Karakal Worldwide Ltd,
• Harrow Sports

Global Ice Hockey Gear Market: Research Scope

Global Ice Hockey Gear Market, by Product

• Apparel
  • Jersey
  • Pants
  • Others (Socks, etc.)
• Hockey Equipment
  • Hockey Skates
  • Hockey Sticks
  • Puck
• Protective Equipment
  • Gloves
  • Helmets
  • Mouth Guard
  • Neck Guard
  • Shoulder & Arm Pads
  • Elbow Pads
  • Others (Shin Pads, etc.)

Global Ice Hockey Gear Market, by End-user

• Professional Players
• Recreational Players

Global Ice Hockey Gear Market, by Distribution Channel

• Online
  • E-commerce Websites
  • Company Owned Websites
• Offline
  • Specialty Stores
  • Hypermarkets and Supermarkets
  • Others (Departmental Stores, etc.)

Global Ice Hockey Gear Market, by Region

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Rest of North America
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • U.K.
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Rest of South America

The report on the global ice hockey gear market is a compilation of first-hand information, qualitative and quantitative assessment by industry analysts, and inputs from industry experts and industry participants across the value chain. The report provides in-depth analysis of parent market trends, macroeconomic indicators, and governing factors, along with market attractiveness as per segments. The report also maps the qualitative impact of various factors on market segments and regions.