Rock Sport Protection Products Market

Rock Sport Protection Products Market Outlook (2023-2033)

The global rock sport protection products market is likely to reach a valuation of US$ 118 million in 2023 and is anticipated to progress at a CAGR of 2.7% to reach US$ 154 million by the end of 2033. Sales of the rock sport protection products market accounted for less than 1% share of the global sports accessories market at the end of 2023.

Attributes	Details
Anticipated Base Year Value (2022)	US$ 114.9 Million
Expected Market Value (2023)	US$ 118 Million
Projected Forecast Value (2033)	US$ 154 Million
Global Growth Rate (2023-2033)	2.7%
North America Market Share (2023)	24%
North America Market Value (2023)	US$ 24.6 Million
Europe Market Share (2023)	26.5%
Europe Market Value (2023)	US$ 30.5 Million
Prominent Players in The Global Market	Bauerfeind AG McDavid Inc Mueller Sports Medicine, Inc. Under Armour, Inc. NIKE, Inc. Shock Doctor Inc. Decathlon S.A. Amer Sports Corporation Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. Vista Outdoor Inc.

Sales Analysis of Rock Sport Protection Products (2018-2022) Vs. Market Outlook (2023-2033)

When it comes to recreational climbing, unfortunate injuries are most commonly due to loss of balance and falls. Therefore, protective helmets, gears, and other products are mandatory while climbing activities. Balance and safety are very important to balance the fun of rock climbing and also during its training. Rock sport protection sets and products, such as rock sports shoes, allow climbers to climb comfortably, safely, and easily.

The market for protective products in rock sports is primarily driven by the growing popularity of the climbing sport resulting in an increasing number of climbers. The climbers who wear protective products are less likely to get injured.

The global rock sport protection products market is well-established in various sports industries, but some protective gear that is currently in the launching phase of the market is more likely to gain popularity during the forecast period.

• Short Term (2023 to 2026): The increasing participation in rock climbing sports and activities will positively impact the rock sport protection products market growth.
• Medium Term (2026-2029): the United States is projected to witness comparatively high rock sport protection products demand due to the maximum number of participants in this sport present in the nation.
• Long Term (2029-2033): Considering the wide range of products that are available to provide maximum safety and reduce the risk of injury during the rock climbing activity will propel many participants of this sport to use protective products, which will thereby increase the demand for rock sport protection products.

From 2018 to 2022, the global rock sport protection products market registered a CAGR of 2.3%, according to Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider. It also reveals that the market will exhibit growth at 2.7% CAGR between 2023 and 2033.

What’s Driving High Demand for Rock Sport Protection Products across Regions?

“Rising concerns for athlete’s safety to enhance the sales of rock sport protection products”

Rock sport protection products are used to protect athletes from accidents in adventure sports such as rock climbing and hiking. Such protection products provide protection against sudden external impacts and drops.

These types of protective products are mandated by various sports federations in consideration of the safety aspects of adventure sports and to avoid injury or harm to athletes.

It is not surprising that safety equipment and goods are in great demand as these activities are becoming increasingly popular. These factors have forced the rock sport protection products market to grow terrifically.

“Inclusion of rock climbing as a fun activity to elevate the market growth”

The main reasons for this are the increasing popularity of adventure sports and tourism among consumers and the growth of sports culture among the general population.

Leisure and adventure tourism are becoming more popular due to changes in lifestyles. An increasing number of health-conscious travellers and sports enthusiasts are opting for vacation packages that include outdoor physical activity and adventure sports such as rock climbing and hiking.

Artificial rock climbing is now made available in different adventure clubs or malls. The promotion of such sports through tourism activities or in malls will boost the market for protective products for rock sports.

What Do Rock Sport Protection Products Manufacturers Need to Watch Out for?

“Low quality products may hamper the growth of the market”

The protective goods should only be made from high-quality materials. Typically, consumers choose to purchase unbranded goods over more expensive ones. The majority of the materials used to create these affordable goods are substandard.

Low-quality materials increase the risk of failure of the product. Such incidents increase the number of accidents that may lead to severe injuries or even fatal deaths. Studies have estimated the prevalence of climbing-related injuries ranges from 10% to 81%, regardless of cause.

Rock climbing is always considered a dangerous sport. The risks associated with it cannot be completely eliminated but reduced to a greater extent by using good quality protection products during the rock climbing sport.

Comparative View of Rock Sport Protection Products Market

Rock Sport Protection Products Market :

Attributes	Rock Sport Protection Products Market
Growth Factor	Growing consumer interest in adventure travel and sports combined with an increasing mega sports lifestyle, thereby ramping up the sales of rock sport protective products.
Opportunity	Increase in awareness about the health advantages associated with the sport is expected to provide opportunities for the growth of the rock sports protective product market.

Sports Protective Equipment Market :

Attributes	Sports Protective Equipment Market
Growth Factor	Sales of sports protective gear are being boosted by a growing consciousness of a healthy lifestyle.
Opportunity	Increase in awareness about the use of various sports equipment and rise in number of injuries among various age groups while playing are augmenting the demand for sports protective equipment.

Sports and Leisure Equipment Retailing Market :

Attributes	Sports and Leisure Equipment Retailing Market
Growth Factor	An increase in the number of obese people, an increase in the prevalence of various chronic diseases linked to lifestyle choices, and a rise in consumer preference for and importance of fitness, particularly among millennials is anticipated to propel the market growth.
Opportunity	The increasing number of sporting activities and tournaments at the international and national levels is expected to increase the importance of sports and fitness among the population and drive revenue growth in the market.

Country-wise Insights

Why United States Account for Substantial Demand in Rock Sport Protection Products Market?

Enhanced government efforts for sports and outdoor activities to push market growth

The U.S. will account for a valuation of US$ 24.6 million in 2023 and grow with an impressive CAGR of 3.4% from the year 2023 to 2033. Additionally, the United States is the second-largest market for sports protective gear in terms of value because of the hosting of numerous sporting events and the construction of infrastructure to draw an increasing number of people to engage in sports.

Plentiful important athletic events over the past few years have fueled the market's expansion in recent years. Owing to enhanced government efforts for sports and outdoor activities, as well as increased consumer expenditure on sports protective gear, the United States rock sport protection products market is anticipated to expand rapidly over the forecast period. The United States has many participants in climbing sports. There were 9.89 million participants in climbing in 2019 and 10.28 million participants in 2020.

The U.S. has certain dedicated rocks for climbing activity purposes. Some of the major and most attractive places for rock climbing in 2023 are Red Rock, Red River Gorge, Indian Creek, Shawangunks (The Gunks), and some others.

Owing to the rising popularity of sports in the United States has created a plethora of opportunities for the manufacturers of rock sport protection products.

Why is France Rock Sport Protection Products Market Expected to Be Highly Lucrative?

Popularity of national and international competitions to bolster demand

Considering the geography of France, it certainly has some of the best climbing areas in the world. Hence, the sport of rock climbing is in high demand in this country. There are numerous options for rock climbing and mountaineering in the French Pyrenees. Pene Haute, Sinsat, and Superpene are among the sport climbing crags.

The country is witnessing enormous growth in the popularity of national and international competitions, which attracts a lot of athletes each year and drives up demand for businesses that supply related goods and services, such as sports protective products.

In 2019, France recorded 110,449 licenses and other titles for participation in mountain climbing and sports activities. The organization of various sports events, such as the European Championships Munich 2023, will provide opportunities for athletes to participate in the sport at international levels. All these opportunities offered to the participants in rock sports activities will automatically increase the penetration of protection products used for these types of sports.

Category-wise Insights

Which Product Type is expected to become the Leading Contributor during the Forecast Period?

Helmets being highly preferred by customer

The most frequent injuries in rock climbing are head injuries. However, the truth is that rock climbing is a tremendously risky activity that can cause catastrophic head injuries. Hence, the utilization of helmets during rock climbing activity is very necessary.

Using special shoes designed for rock climbing provides greater stability, traction, and balance on golf courses. The penetration of new climbing shoe models in the market has increased the demand for such kinds of shoes.

The necessity of using helmets and proper climbing shoes during such risky sports is likely to augment the sales of helmets and shoes by a CAGR of 2.8% and 2.7%, respectively.

Which Sales Channel Segment Will Provide Sales Growth in Rock Sport Protection Products Market?

Online segment will continue to dominate the global market during the forecast period

By allowing retailers to provide all of their services and products on a single platform, e-commerce platforms increase convenience for customers. The usage of e-commerce platforms and technology is likely to likely increase in the next years as a result of this factor.

Retailers have experienced a surge in consumer preference to purchase online due to the high degree of convenience and cost-effectiveness of online platforms. Retailers have thus begun utilizing e-commerce platforms to facilitate client browsing for their goods and services as well as to make it simpler for them to connect with customers who are located far away.

The most lucrative sales channel for rock sports protection product suppliers is anticipated to be online sales. Businesses are focusing on online sales at the moment since customers prefer online retailers like Walmart, Amazon, Flipkart, Alibaba, E-bay, and others.

By the end of 2023, the global market for online sales, which presently holds a 17.8% market share, is expected to produce US$ 20.5 million.

Start–up for Rock Sports Protection Product Market

The new market entrants are developing products that incorporate eco-friendly materials that will prove to be more reliable, versatile, and improved insulation against the elements. Some of the start-ups operating in the rock sports protection product market are as follows-

• Rocksport Outdoors is India’s leading adventure gear store where one can find a big range of top quality Rock Climbing, Trekking, Hiking, Bouldering, Sport Climbing, Mountaineering and Backpacking equipment from the best brands. Also, provide the best outdoor gear, climbing structures and rope courses to all adventure lovers at unbeatable prices.
• Tutwo - Online private label brand for adventure gear & an online travel agent marketplace that offers various adventure & travel products to travel enthusiasts. Sells its products through its own stores & online channels. Travel packages include adventure sports like rock climbing, rafting, hilly terrain cycling expeditions, offbeat trekking & more. Users can book travel products through the mobile app.

Competitive Landscape

Manufacturers can modify items by using lighter materials for use as protection gear during rock sports. The comfort of the sportsperson or player is also crucial because they must wear these items until the activities are completed. Offering affordable and lightweight, protective gear that is pleasant for the player is a crucial sales strategy for makers of rock sport protection gear.

Numerous manufacturers and players have been involved in the production of rock sport protection products to provide maximum protection to the players while they are climbing the rock or playing the sport as a result of the increased risk of injury. The popularity of rock sport protection products will also be primarily driven by collaboration, brand partnerships, and sponsorships.

Some of the important market players operating in the field of rock sport protection products market are Bauerfeind AG, McDavid Inc, Mueller Sports Medicine, Inc., Under Armour, Inc., NIKE, Inc., Shock Doctor Inc., Decathlon S.A., Amer Sports Corporation, Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. and Vista Outdoor Inc.

Recent Developments :

• In September 2023, a collaboration between DoorDash and DICK'S Sporting Goods was announced in order to provide on-demand delivery from more than 700 locations in 47 states.
• In July 2023, an enhanced, exclusive, non-binding Memorandum of Understanding between HITIQ and Shock Doctor was signed. A self-fit, moldable mouthguard incorporating HITIQ impact sensor technology will be developed as a consequence of this partnership. The professional and amateur sports markets will also benefit from this new product range.
• In June 2023, Mego Afek and Mueller Sports Medicine joined forces to provide athletes and consumers with therapy for better circulation and recuperation. The Mueller® Recovery Care® line's newest product is called REVIVE™. It is a rechargeable, portable pneumatic compression device that gently massages muscular tissues to encourage lymphatic absorption and get rid of inflammatory waste products after strenuous exercise, long periods of standing or sitting, and swelling.

Segmentation of Rock Sport Protection Products Industry Research

• By Product Type :

  • Helmet
  • Climbing Shoes
  • Belay Gloves
  • Nuts
  • Hexes
  • Camming Devices
  • Tricams

• By Sales Channel :

  • Independent Sports Outlet
  • Franchised Sports Outlet
  • Modern Trade Channels
  • Direct to Customer Channel
  • Online Sales

• By Buyer Type :

  • Individual
  • Institutional

• By Region :

  • North Americas
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • East Asia
  • South Asia & Oceania
  • Middle East & Africa