Softball Equipment Market Size and Forecasts (2021 - 2031), Global and Regional Share, Trends, and Growth Opportunity Analysis
Softball is an advanced form of baseball with a smaller ground size and a larger ball. Softball is widely followed in developed countries. Softball equipment includes bats, helmets, gloves, and others.
MARKET DYNAMICS
The globalization of world economies has led to the growth of many sports in foreign countries. The inclusion of softball in world events has led to an increase in its fan base which has resulted in the growth of the softball equipment market. The increasing popularity of the sport as well as being included in the Olympics is also driving the softball equipment market.
MARKET SCOPE
The "Global Softball Equipment Market Analysis to 2028" is a specialized and in-depth study of the consumer goods industry with a special focus on the global market trend analysis. The report aims to provide an overview of the softball equipment market with detailed market segmentation by type, distribution channel and geography. The global softball equipment market is expected to witness high growth during the forecast period. The report provides key statistics on the market status of the leading softball equipment market players and offers key trends and opportunities in the market.
MARKET SEGMENTATION
The global softball equipment market is segmented based on type and distribution channel. Based on type, the market is segmented into softball bats, helmets, gloves, equipment bags, and others. Based on distribution channels, the market is segmented into supermarkets and hypermarkets, specialty stores, online retail, and others.
REGIONAL FRAMEWORK
The report provides a detailed overview of the industry including both qualitative and quantitative information. It provides an overview and forecast of the global softball equipment market based on various segments. It also provides market size and forecast estimates from the year 2020 to 2028 with respect to five major regions, namely, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East and Africa (MEA) and South America. The softball equipment market by each region is later sub-segmented by respective countries and segments. The report covers the analysis and forecast of 18 countries globally along with the current trend and opportunities prevailing in the region.
The report analyzes factors affecting the softball equipment market from both demand and supply side and further evaluates market dynamics affecting the market during the forecast period i.e., drivers, restraints, opportunities, and future trend. The report also provides exhaustive PEST analysis for all five regions namely, North America, Europe, APAC, MEA, and South America after evaluating political, economic, social, and technological factors affecting the softball equipment market in these regions.
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The report provides a detailed overview of the industry including both qualitative and quantitative information. It provides an overview and forecast of the global softball equipment market based on various segments. It also provides market size and forecast estimates from the year 2020 to 2028 with respect to five major regions, namely, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East and Africa (MEA) and South America. The softball equipment market by each region is later sub-segmented by respective countries and segments. The report covers the analysis and forecast of 18 countries globally along with the current trend and opportunities prevailing in the region.
The report analyzes factors affecting the softball equipment market from both demand and supply side and further evaluates market dynamics affecting the market during the forecast period i.e., drivers, restraints, opportunities, and future trend. The report also provides exhaustive PEST analysis for all five regions namely, North America, Europe, APAC, MEA, and South America after evaluating political, economic, social, and technological factors affecting the softball equipment market in these regions.
MARKET PLAYERS
The reports cover key developments in the softball equipment market as organic and inorganic growth strategies. Various companies are focusing on organic growth strategies such as product launches, product approvals and others such as patents and events. Inorganic growth strategies activities witnessed in the market were acquisitions, and partnership & collaborations. These activities have paved way for the expansion of business and customer base of market players. The market payers from softball equipment market are anticipated to lucrative growth opportunities in the future with the rising demand for softball equipment in the global market. Below mentioned is the list of few companies engaged in the softball equipment market.
The report also includes the profiles of key companies along with their SWOT analysis and market strategies in the softball equipment market. In addition, the report focuses on leading industry players with information such as company profiles, components, and services offered, financial information of the last 3 years, the key development in the past five years.
- Adidas
- Amer Sports
- Mizuno
- New Balance
- Nike
- Phoenix Bats
- Rawlings Sporting Goods
- Schutt Sports
- Under Armour
- ZETT Corporation
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Report Coverage
Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
Segment Covered
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Regional Scope
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. SCOPE OF THE STUDY
1.2. THE INSIGHT PARTNERS RESEARCH REPORT GUIDANCE
1.3. MARKET SEGMENTATION
1.3.1 Softball Equipment Market - By Type
1.3.2 Softball Equipment Market - By Distribution Channel
1.3.3 Softball Equipment Market - By Region
1.3.3.1 By Country
2. KEY TAKEAWAYS
3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
4. SOFTBALL EQUIPMENT MARKET LANDSCAPE
4.1. OVERVIEW
4.2. PEST ANALYSIS
4.2.1 North America - Pest Analysis
4.2.2 Europe - Pest Analysis
4.2.3 Asia-Pacific - Pest Analysis
4.2.4 Middle East and Africa - Pest Analysis
4.2.5 South and Central America - Pest Analysis
4.3. EXPERT OPINIONS
5. SOFTBALL EQUIPMENT MARKET - KEY MARKET DYNAMICS
5.1. KEY MARKET DRIVERS
5.2. KEY MARKET RESTRAINTS
5.3. KEY MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
5.4. FUTURE TRENDS
5.5. IMPACT ANALYSIS OF DRIVERS AND RESTRAINTS
6. SOFTBALL EQUIPMENT MARKET - GLOBAL MARKET ANALYSIS
6.1. SOFTBALL EQUIPMENT - GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW
6.2. SOFTBALL EQUIPMENT - GLOBAL MARKET AND FORECAST TO 2028
6.3. MARKET POSITIONING
7. SOFTBALL EQUIPMENT MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - TYPE
7.1. OVERVIEW
7.2. TYPE MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
7.3. SOFTBALL BATS
7.3.1. Overview
7.3.2. Softball Bats Market Forecast and Analysis
7.4. HELMETS
7.4.1. Overview
7.4.2. Helmets Market Forecast and Analysis
7.5. GLOVES
7.5.1. Overview
7.5.2. Gloves Market Forecast and Analysis
7.6. EQUIPMENT BAGS
7.6.1. Overview
7.6.2. Equipment Bags Market Forecast and Analysis
7.7. OTHERS
7.7.1. Overview
7.7.2. Others Market Forecast and Analysis
8. SOFTBALL EQUIPMENT MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL
8.1. OVERVIEW
8.2. DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
8.3. SUPERMARKETS AND HYPERMARKETS
8.3.1. Overview
8.3.2. Supermarkets and Hypermarkets Market Forecast and Analysis
8.4. SPECIALTY STORES
8.4.1. Overview
8.4.2. Specialty Stores Market Forecast and Analysis
8.5. ONLINE RETAIL
8.5.1. Overview
8.5.2. Online Retail Market Forecast and Analysis
8.6. OTHERS
8.6.1. Overview
8.6.2. Others Market Forecast and Analysis
9. SOFTBALL EQUIPMENT MARKET REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS
9.1. NORTH AMERICA
9.1.1 North America Softball Equipment Market Overview
9.1.2 North America Softball Equipment Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.1.3 North America Softball Equipment Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
9.1.4 North America Softball Equipment Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Distribution Channel
9.1.5 North America Softball Equipment Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.1.5.1 United States Softball Equipment Market
9.1.5.1.1 United States Softball Equipment Market by Type
9.1.5.1.2 United States Softball Equipment Market by Distribution Channel
9.1.5.2 Canada Softball Equipment Market
9.1.5.2.1 Canada Softball Equipment Market by Type
9.1.5.2.2 Canada Softball Equipment Market by Distribution Channel
9.1.5.3 Mexico Softball Equipment Market
9.1.5.3.1 Mexico Softball Equipment Market by Type
9.1.5.3.2 Mexico Softball Equipment Market by Distribution Channel
9.2. EUROPE
9.2.1 Europe Softball Equipment Market Overview
9.2.2 Europe Softball Equipment Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.2.3 Europe Softball Equipment Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
9.2.4 Europe Softball Equipment Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Distribution Channel
9.2.5 Europe Softball Equipment Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.2.5.1 Germany Softball Equipment Market
9.2.5.1.1 Germany Softball Equipment Market by Type
9.2.5.1.2 Germany Softball Equipment Market by Distribution Channel
9.2.5.2 France Softball Equipment Market
9.2.5.2.1 France Softball Equipment Market by Type
9.2.5.2.2 France Softball Equipment Market by Distribution Channel
9.2.5.3 Italy Softball Equipment Market
9.2.5.3.1 Italy Softball Equipment Market by Type
9.2.5.3.2 Italy Softball Equipment Market by Distribution Channel
9.2.5.4 United Kingdom Softball Equipment Market
9.2.5.4.1 United Kingdom Softball Equipment Market by Type
9.2.5.4.2 United Kingdom Softball Equipment Market by Distribution Channel
9.2.5.5 Russia Softball Equipment Market
9.2.5.5.1 Russia Softball Equipment Market by Type
9.2.5.5.2 Russia Softball Equipment Market by Distribution Channel
9.2.5.6 Rest of Europe Softball Equipment Market
9.2.5.6.1 Rest of Europe Softball Equipment Market by Type
9.2.5.6.2 Rest of Europe Softball Equipment Market by Distribution Channel
9.3. ASIA-PACIFIC
9.3.1 Asia-Pacific Softball Equipment Market Overview
9.3.2 Asia-Pacific Softball Equipment Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.3.3 Asia-Pacific Softball Equipment Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
9.3.4 Asia-Pacific Softball Equipment Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Distribution Channel
9.3.5 Asia-Pacific Softball Equipment Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.3.5.1 Australia Softball Equipment Market
9.3.5.1.1 Australia Softball Equipment Market by Type
9.3.5.1.2 Australia Softball Equipment Market by Distribution Channel
9.3.5.2 China Softball Equipment Market
9.3.5.2.1 China Softball Equipment Market by Type
9.3.5.2.2 China Softball Equipment Market by Distribution Channel
9.3.5.3 India Softball Equipment Market
9.3.5.3.1 India Softball Equipment Market by Type
9.3.5.3.2 India Softball Equipment Market by Distribution Channel
9.3.5.4 Japan Softball Equipment Market
9.3.5.4.1 Japan Softball Equipment Market by Type
9.3.5.4.2 Japan Softball Equipment Market by Distribution Channel
9.3.5.5 South Korea Softball Equipment Market
9.3.5.5.1 South Korea Softball Equipment Market by Type
9.3.5.5.2 South Korea Softball Equipment Market by Distribution Channel
9.3.5.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific Softball Equipment Market
9.3.5.6.1 Rest of Asia-Pacific Softball Equipment Market by Type
9.3.5.6.2 Rest of Asia-Pacific Softball Equipment Market by Distribution Channel
9.4. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
9.4.1 Middle East and Africa Softball Equipment Market Overview
9.4.2 Middle East and Africa Softball Equipment Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.4.3 Middle East and Africa Softball Equipment Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
9.4.4 Middle East and Africa Softball Equipment Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Distribution Channel
9.4.5 Middle East and Africa Softball Equipment Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.4.5.1 South Africa Softball Equipment Market
9.4.5.1.1 South Africa Softball Equipment Market by Type
9.4.5.1.2 South Africa Softball Equipment Market by Distribution Channel
9.4.5.2 Saudi Arabia Softball Equipment Market
9.4.5.2.1 Saudi Arabia Softball Equipment Market by Type
9.4.5.2.2 Saudi Arabia Softball Equipment Market by Distribution Channel
9.4.5.3 U.A.E Softball Equipment Market
9.4.5.3.1 U.A.E Softball Equipment Market by Type
9.4.5.3.2 U.A.E Softball Equipment Market by Distribution Channel
9.4.5.4 Rest of Middle East and Africa Softball Equipment Market
9.4.5.4.1 Rest of Middle East and Africa Softball Equipment Market by Type
9.4.5.4.2 Rest of Middle East and Africa Softball Equipment Market by Distribution Channel
9.5. SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA
9.5.1 South and Central America Softball Equipment Market Overview
9.5.2 South and Central America Softball Equipment Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.5.3 South and Central America Softball Equipment Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
9.5.4 South and Central America Softball Equipment Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Distribution Channel
9.5.5 South and Central America Softball Equipment Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.5.5.1 Brazil Softball Equipment Market
9.5.5.1.1 Brazil Softball Equipment Market by Type
9.5.5.1.2 Brazil Softball Equipment Market by Distribution Channel
9.5.5.2 Argentina Softball Equipment Market
9.5.5.2.1 Argentina Softball Equipment Market by Type
9.5.5.2.2 Argentina Softball Equipment Market by Distribution Channel
9.5.5.3 Rest of South and Central America Softball Equipment Market
9.5.5.3.1 Rest of South and Central America Softball Equipment Market by Type
9.5.5.3.2 Rest of South and Central America Softball Equipment Market by Distribution Channel
10. INDUSTRY LANDSCAPE
10.1. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
10.2. AGREEMENTS, COLLABORATIONS AND JOIN VENTURES
10.3. NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES
10.4. EXPANSIONS AND OTHER STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS
11. SOFTBALL EQUIPMENT MARKET, KEY COMPANY PROFILES
11.1. ADIDAS
11.1.1. Key Facts
11.1.2. Business Description
11.1.3. Products and Services
11.1.4. Financial Overview
11.1.5. SWOT Analysis
11.1.6. Key Developments
11.2. AMER SPORTS
11.2.1. Key Facts
11.2.2. Business Description
11.2.3. Products and Services
11.2.4. Financial Overview
11.2.5. SWOT Analysis
11.2.6. Key Developments
11.3. MIZUNO
11.3.1. Key Facts
11.3.2. Business Description
11.3.3. Products and Services
11.3.4. Financial Overview
11.3.5. SWOT Analysis
11.3.6. Key Developments
11.4. NEW BALANCE
11.4.1. Key Facts
11.4.2. Business Description
11.4.3. Products and Services
11.4.4. Financial Overview
11.4.5. SWOT Analysis
11.4.6. Key Developments
11.5. NIKE
11.5.1. Key Facts
11.5.2. Business Description
11.5.3. Products and Services
11.5.4. Financial Overview
11.5.5. SWOT Analysis
11.5.6. Key Developments
11.6. PHOENIX BATS
11.6.1. Key Facts
11.6.2. Business Description
11.6.3. Products and Services
11.6.4. Financial Overview
11.6.5. SWOT Analysis
11.6.6. Key Developments
11.7. RAWLINGS SPORTING GOODS
11.7.1. Key Facts
11.7.2. Business Description
11.7.3. Products and Services
11.7.4. Financial Overview
11.7.5. SWOT Analysis
11.7.6. Key Developments
11.8. SCHUTT SPORTS
11.8.1. Key Facts
11.8.2. Business Description
11.8.3. Products and Services
11.8.4. Financial Overview
11.8.5. SWOT Analysis
11.8.6. Key Developments
11.9. UNDER ARMOUR
11.9.1. Key Facts
11.9.2. Business Description
11.9.3. Products and Services
11.9.4. Financial Overview
11.9.5. SWOT Analysis
11.9.6. Key Developments
11.10. ZETT CORPORATION
11.10.1. Key Facts
11.10.2. Business Description
11.10.3. Products and Services
11.10.4. Financial Overview
11.10.5. SWOT Analysis
11.10.6. Key Developments
12. APPENDIX
12.1. ABOUT THE INSIGHT PARTNERS
12.2. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
1.Adidas
2.Amer Sports
3.Mizuno
4.New Balance
5.Nike
6.Phoenix Bats
7.Rawlings Sporting Goods
8.Schutt Sports
9.Under Armour
10.ZETT Corporation
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- Data Collection and Secondary Research:
As a market research and consulting firm operating from a decade, we have published many reports and advised several clients across the globe. First step for any study will start with an assessment of currently available data and insights from existing reports. Further, historical and current market information is collected from Investor Presentations, Annual Reports, SEC Filings, etc., and other information related to company’s performance and market positioning are gathered from Paid Databases (Factiva, Hoovers, and Reuters) and various other publications available in public domain.
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- Industry participants: VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers and national sales managers
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Once we receive the confirmation from primary research sources or primary respondents, we finalize the base year market estimation and forecast the data as per the macroeconomic and microeconomic factors assessed during data collection.
- Data Analysis:
Once data is validated through both secondary as well as primary respondents, we finalize the market estimations by hypothesis formulation and factor analysis at regional and country level.
- 3.1 Macro-Economic Factor Analysis:
We analyse macroeconomic indicators such the gross domestic product (GDP), increase in the demand for goods and services across industries, technological advancement, regional economic growth, governmental policies, the influence of COVID-19, PEST analysis, and other aspects. This analysis aids in setting benchmarks for various nations/regions and approximating market splits. Additionally, the general trend of the aforementioned components aid in determining the market's development possibilities.
- 3.2 Country Level Data:
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The “Table of Contents” is formulated by listing and analyzing more than 25 - 30 companies operating in the market ecosystem across geographies. However, we profile only 10 companies as a standard practice in our syndicate reports. These 10 companies comprise leading, emerging, and regional players. Nonetheless, our analysis is not restricted to the 10 listed companies, we also analyze other companies present in the market to develop a holistic view and understand the prevailing trends. The “Company Profiles” section in the report covers key facts, business description, products & services, financial information, SWOT analysis, and key developments. The financial information presented is extracted from the annual reports and official documents of the publicly listed companies. Upon collecting the information for the sections of respective companies, we verify them via various primary sources and then compile the data in respective company profiles. The company level information helps us in deriving the base number as well as in forecasting the market size.
- 3.4 Developing Base Number:
Aggregation of sales statistics (2020-2022) and macro-economic factor, and other secondary and primary research insights are utilized to arrive at base number and related market shares for 2022. The data gaps are identified in this step and relevant market data is analyzed, collected from paid primary interviews or databases. On finalizing the base year market size, forecasts are developed on the basis of macro-economic, industry and market growth factors and company level analysis.
- Data Triangulation and Final Review:
The market findings and base year market size calculations are validated from supply as well as demand side. Demand side validations are based on macro-economic factor analysis and benchmarks for respective regions and countries. In case of supply side validations, revenues of major companies are estimated (in case not available) based on industry benchmark, approximate number of employees, product portfolio, and primary interviews revenues are gathered. Further revenue from target product/service segment is assessed to avoid overshooting of market statistics. In case of heavy deviations between supply and demand side values, all thes steps are repeated to achieve synchronization.
We follow an iterative model, wherein we share our research findings with Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) until consensus view of the market is not formulated – this model negates any drastic deviation in the opinions of experts. Only validated and universally acceptable research findings are quoted in our reports.
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