Sports Mouthguard Market Strategies, Top Players, Growth Opportunities, Analysis and Forecast by 2031

The sports mouthguard market size is projected to reach US$ 6,690.71 million by 2031 from US$ 3,033.31 million in 2023. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 10.4% during 2023–2031. The popularity of customized athletic mouthguards is increasing due to athletes' recognition of the need to protect their teeth during sports activities. These custom mouthguards provide superior protection and better fit, reflecting a growing focus on injury prevention and personalized sports gear.

Sports Mouthguard Market Analysis

The global market is witnessing numerous sports-related oral injuries such as bleeding, swelling, bruising, tooth intrusion, and redness of dental tissues, coupled with high treatment expenses are the primary factors boosting the market growth during the forecast years. Oral sports injuries can cause severe pain, emotional and psychological effects, and financial burdens on the sportsperson. Furthermore, according to the Australian Dental Association, specific cases of dental trauma may result in a lifetime of therapy and high treatment costs. A sports mouthguard helps prevent oral injuries. Therefore, the increasing frequency of dental injuries during sports fuels the growth of the sports mouthguard market.

Sports Mouthguard Market Overview

The sports mouthguard market is growing significantly numerous sports-related oral injuries and high treatment expenses worldwide. The growth in technological advancements, which includes improving product durability, protection level, and flexibility, is another prime factor that is leading the growth of the sports mouthguard market at a global level. The rising disposable income, which enables families to invest in sports mouthguards, is also a major factor that positively impacts mouthguard sports growth.

Additionally, the North American sports mouthguard market has flourished abundantly due to the availability of advanced healthcare infrastructure and growing awareness about sports injuries from sports and dental associations in the US and Canada. Moreover, leading players in the sports mouthguard market have expanded their presence and manufacturing base in the United States athletic mouthguard market. Also, local players increasing production capacity for sports mouthpieces led to the growth sports mouthguard market.

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Sports Mouthguard Market Drivers and Opportunities

Technological Advancements in Mouthguards

The fitness and durability of mouthguards are anticipated to increase demand due to recent technological advancements. Many companies are developing innovative sports mouthguards to cater to the growing needs of athletes and sports enthusiasts. Athletes in contact and collision sports can enhance their performance and well-being with an innovative mouthguard. This modern device tracks vital body parameters such as heart rate and head impact, providing athletes with real-time data to optimize their performance and monitor their overall health. The advanced technology in these mouthguards allows for the simultaneous monitoring of both physiological and biomechanical data, giving athletes valuable insights into their physical condition and performance.

Rising Number of Sports Participation Across Globe

The popularity of organized and recreational sports has surged, leading to a higher demand for protective gear such as mouthguards. This need for sports mouthguards is expanding due to the increasing participation of individuals of all age groups in sports and physical activities. The growing prominence of national and international sports events, coupled with increasing consumer awareness about health and fitness, has resulted in a surge in participation in sports activities. Consequently, there has been a notable rise in the demand for mouthguards, contributing to an increased market demand for this essential sports accessory.

Sports Mouthguard Market Report Segmentation Analysis

Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the sports mouthguard market analysis are type, cause, disorder type, category, and end user.

• Based on product, the sports mouthguard market is segmented into stock mouthguard, boil and bite mouthguard, custom made mouthguard, smart mouthguards.
• By distribution channel, the market is divided into Offline and Online. The online segment held the largest share of the market in 2023.

Sports Mouthguard Market Share Analysis by Geography

The geographic scope of the sports mouthguard market report is mainly divided into five regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America.

Based on geography, the sports mouthguard market is segmented into five key regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South & Central America, and Middle East & Africa. In 2023, the North American region held the largest share of the global sports mouthguard market, and the Asia Pacific region is projected to indicate the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The US is the largest market for global sports mouthguards, followed by Canada and Mexico. The expansion of the region's market is expected to be aided by relatively high disposable income, widespread product availability, and the high presence of sports and dental associations that require mouthguards. Canada is estimated to grow at a steady rate amid the forecast period. In Canada, to reduce the risk of facial, head, and neck damage, the Canadian Dental Association strongly advises people in contact sports to wear adequate face and head protection. Sporting organizations are responsible for reducing the risk of injury in sports, particularly by developing sport-specific safety standards. Injury prevention is critical because people who suffer an oral or maxillofacial injury must deal with immediate and long-term treatment and rehabilitation issues and the possibility of significant long-term effects on their health and quality of life. Thus, the above factors will likely grow the mouth guards for the sports market amid the forecast period.

Asia Pacific region accounted for the fastest-growing region of the global sports mouthguard market owing to a large number of sports-related dental injuries and the high treatment costs of these injuries, the growing number of athletes and sports activities, increasing emphasis on the use of mouthguards by dental professionals, easy access to the products and accessibility of a wide range of products in India and China. In the Asia Pacific, China is the largest market for sports mouthguards. The market's high growth is primarily attributed to increased consumer spending on sports equipment and a rise in consumer awareness regarding the health benefits offered by physical activities and the growing sports industry in the country. The growing sports industry in China has brought great opportunities to sports organizations domestically and worldwide.

Sports Mouthguard Market Regional Insights

The regional trends and factors influencing the Sports Mouthguard Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Sports Mouthguard Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.

Sports Mouthguard Market Market Report Scope

Market Players Density: Understanding Its Impact on Business Dynamics

The Sports Mouthguard Market market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.

Market players density refers to the distribution of firms or companies operating within a particular market or industry. It indicates how many competitors (market players) are present in a given market space relative to its size or total market value.

Major Companies operating in the Sports Mouthguard Market are:

1. Nike Inc
2. Makura Sport
3. Shock Doctor Inc
4. AKERVALL TECHNOLOGIES INC
5. MOGO SPORT
6. Brain Pad Inc

Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.

Sports Mouthguard Market News and Recent Developments

The sports mouthguard market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. A few of the developments in the Sports Mouthguard market are listed below:

• WIGAN WARRIORS ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THAT OFFICIAL MOUTHGUARD PARTNER, SHOCK DOCTOR, HAVE RENEWED THEIR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CLUB FOR A FURTHER TWO-YEARS. The partnership extension will see Shock Doctor continue as the Club’s mouthguard partner until November 2024, seeing Shock Doctor enter their sixth year of partnership with the Club and used across Wigan Warriors First Team, Reserves, Academy and Women’s Teams. (Source: SHOCK DOCTOR, Newsletter, Mar 2023)
• Dental Hygiene Students Create Custom Mouthguards for the Georgia State Football Team. The Georgia State football team will kick off their season opener this Thursday with some extra protection thanks to students in the Dental Hygiene program at Georgia State’s Perimeter College. Amy Smith supervised 24 dental hygiene students who customized mouthguards for 38 players as part of her dental materials course this summer. (Source: Smith’s dental materials class, Newsletter, Oct 2023)

Sports Mouthguard Market Report Coverage and Deliverables

The “Sports Mouthguard Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031)” report provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas:

• Sports Mouthguard market size and forecast at global, regional, and country levels for all the key market segments covered under the scope
• Sports Mouthguard market trends as well as market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities
• Detailed PEST/Porter’s Five Forces and SWOT analysis
• Sports Mouthguard market analysis covering key market trends, global and regional framework, major players, regulations, and recent market developments
• Industry landscape and competition analysis covering market concentration, heat map analysis, prominent players, and recent developments for the Sports Mouthguard market
• Detailed company profiles