Triathlon Clothing Market Report 2031 - Growth, Size, Share
The Triathlon Clothing Market size is projected to reach US$ 3.57 billion by 2031 from US$ 2.01 billion in 2023. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 7.4% from 2023 to 2031.
The preference for distinctive and personalized apparel that expresses the individuality of players is likely to remain key triathlon clothing market trends.
Triathlon Clothing Market Analysis
The growth of the triathlon clothing market is attributed to the rising triathlon events organized by triathlon governing bodies of various regions and an increasing number of people participating in triathlons and other sports like running, swimming, and cycling. The major drivers of the expansion of the triathlon clothing industry are increased commercialization and shifting lifestyle trends, particularly in developing economies. Growing obesity rates and more excellent public knowledge of the advantages of swimming and cycling will help the market undergo profitable expansion. Other major factors supporting the growth of the triathlon clothing market include the increasing number of triathletes and the rising focus of major manufacturers on technological advancements. Moreover, the intensifying type of lineup of triathlon clothing and the rising popularity of triathlon events and championships, and rising awareness about sports among millennials and women population also boost the market.
Triathlon Clothing Market Overview
A triathlon is an endurance multisport race consisting of cycling, swimming, and running over various distances. Triathlon clothing, including the swim, bike, and run, is designed to be worn throughout the race. The shorts or race suits have tri-specific chamois designed to provide comfort on the bike leg, but not soak up much water during the swimming or discomfort during the run. These clothes are available for men, women, and kids. Surged population participating in Triathlon and other sports boosts the market across the globe.
Strategic Insights
Triathlon Clothing Market Drivers and Opportunities
Upsurging Participation in Sports Activities Favor Market Growth
Many people engage in various sports and outdoor activities. According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), more than 76% of the population (i.e., 236.9 million people) in the US participated in at least one activity in 2022, a 9.2% increase in total participation rates from 2017 and a 1.9% increase from 2021. Also, according to Eurostat, in 2019, around 44 % of the European population practiced some physical activities at least once a week. Additionally, a diverse range of sports and outdoor pursuits has created a demand for sports clothing tailored to fulfill specific needs. For instance, triathlon clothing is designed for cycling, swimming, and other sports activities that fall under triathlon. These are major drivers of the global triathlon clothing market share.
Rising Government Initiatives – An Opportunity in Triathlon Clothing Market
The government initiatives in many countries across the globe for developing sports infrastructure creating huge opportunity to the triathlon clothing market. For instance, the State General Sports Administration of China, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the Chinese government, and nine departments jointly issued an action plan for development of sports industry infrastructure on a domestic level in June 2019. This plan is expected to play a primary role in rising awareness of consumers about domestic sports activities, thereby boosting the demand for sports apparel such as triathlon clothing in the country.
Triathlon Clothing Market Report Segmentation Analysis
Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the triathlon clothing market analysis are type, category, and distribution channel.
- Based on type, the market is divided into tri tops, tri shorts, and tri suits. Tri tops segment held a larger market share in 2023.
- By category, the market is segmented into men, women, and kids. The men segment held the largest share of the market in 2023.
- In terms of distribution channel, the market is categorized into supermarkets & hypermarkets, specialty stores, online retail, and others. The specialty stores segment dominated the market in 2023.
Triathlon Clothing Market Share Analysis by Geography
The geographic scope of the triathlon clothing market report is mainly divided into five regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South America/South & Central America.
North America has dominated the triathlon clothing market. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of health and fitness and changing consumers' lifestyles towards healthy living. For instance, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), more than 76% of all Americans, or 236.9 million people, participated in at least one sports activity during 2022. Hence, the expanding participation of North Americans in different sports categories further fuels the demand for triathlon clothing across the region.
Triathlon Clothing Market News and Recent Developments
The triathlon clothing market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. The following is a list of developments in the market for innovations, business expansion and strategies:
- in April 2022, Zone3 Ltd. introduced a breaststroke wetsuit. The product was designed in order to the many people looking for something they can front crawl, swim, and breaststroke with. It is anticipated to become essential sportswear for open-water swimmers. (Source: Zone3 Ltd, Press Release)
- In October 2022, Zoot Sports introduced Ultra P1, the revolutionary triathlon race suit. The company has developed this fast race suit. The product is manufactured for speed, comfort, and functionality. (Source: Zoot Sports, Newsletter)
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Triathlon Clothing Market Report Coverage and Deliverables
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