Curling Sports Equipment & Accessories Market (2022 - 2032)

Global Curling Sports Equipment & Accessories Market Outlook

The global curling sports equipment & accessories market is projected to expand steadily at a CAGR 2.4% value, during the forecast period 2023 to 2033. In the year 2023, the market size is projected to expand and gain a global market valuation of US$ 567.3Million.

Considering this steady growth along with the booming demand in the global market, the curling sports equipment & accessories market is expected to reach US$ 719.2Million by 2033.

2018 to 2022 Global Curling Sports Equipment & Accessories Market Outlook in Comparison to 2023 to 2033 Growth Forecast

Curling is called as shuffleboard, chess on ice or hybrid of bowling, is a form of ice sport where players play on ice sheets sliding the curling stones on it. It involves the usage of multiple equipment’s & accessories by the players to play the game.

The emergence of curling sports as a bar game has been transformed into drinking sports and its adoption in rooftop curling clubs as a new recreational activity is likely to provide a gain of 98 BPS to the curling sports equipment & accessories market during the forecast years of 2023 to 2033.

Furthermore, the market is anticipated to show several growth opportunities in the forecast period due to some factors such as an increment in per capita disposable income, increasing population density, rise in personal healthcare consciousness, and technology-driven advancements.

Fact.MR projects the curling sports equipment & accessories market is expected to witness exhibiting growth at 2.4% CAGR during 2023 and 2033 in comparison to a CAGR of 1.3% with which it grew from 2018 and 2022.

Prominent Growth Drivers Influencing Curling Sports Equipment & Accessories Market

Introduction of Innovative Curling Equipment Augment the Market Growth

The curling broom handle enhances sweeping power of curlers. Manufacturers are dealing with two-part handles and are designing sliders with updated technology to sole flatness and escalate heel stability on ice sheets. Additionally, boomerang shaped heads, circular heads, rectangular heads, and flat synthetic heads are being introduced.

The use of appropriate shoes or footwear is considered to be one of the chief effective strategy to prevent injuries in sports. Therefore, key players in the curling sports equipment & accessories market are introducing numerous innovative curling shoes in order to stay ahead of their competitors and attract consumers towards them.

They are producing shoes using advanced technologies. For instance, shoes made using RDS technology produces a linear sliding and unwavering path even after slider wear out slightly. This is expected to create additional revenue generation for the manufacturers and enhance their sales by 2.2X during the forecast years of 2023 to 2033.

Moreover, owing to the rise in curling coaching, curling as a sport is gaining popularity. The rise in adoption of sports activities is facilitating the sales of curling equipment & accessories by 2/5th of current levels in coming years.

Increasing recreational activities to Offer Opportunities for market growth

The rise in middle class population for an increase in voluntarism activities as part of the recreational sector is likely to create opportunities for the manufacturers in the curling sports equipment & accessories market in coming years. Moreover, curling is forming another hyped trend wherein baby boomers are participating in recreational activities which is estimated to support market demand by 1/6th of current levels in coming forecast years of 2023 to 2033.

In addition to this, escalating number of sports competitions in Paralympics and Olympics is likely to boost the market demand of curling sports equipment & accessories market by 1.2X over the assessment period of 2023 to 2033.

What Could Possibly Hinder Curling Sports Equipment & Accessories Market Demand?

Shortage of Granite May Hamper the Market Growth

The fluctuations in the prices of raw materials used in the production of curling sports equipment & accessories, the manufacturing of counterfeit products is a market restraining factor.

Counterfeiting is very common in countries like India and China. In addition to this, the high initial costs of and investments in curling sports equipment & accessories market may act as a market deterrent factor

However, the sales of curling sports equipment & accessories market are likely to be hampered owing to the shortage of granite globally. This is estimated to hamper the growth of the market by 0.65X during the forecast years of 2023 to 2033.

Comparative View of Curling Sports Equipment & Accessories Markets

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Region-wise Insights

Which region accounts for more enhanced demand for Curling Sports Equipment & Accessories Market?

Rise in participation of consumers in recreational activities to push market demand

North America curling sports equipment & accessories market accounts for the largest market share of 25.7%. The region is projected to register a CAGR of 2.6% during the forecast years.

The growth is attributed to the factors such as rise in participation of consumers in recreational activities along with the presence of established players in the region along with the entry of new players in the market to offer their products.

For instance, the presence of 185 curling clubs and approximately 23,500 curlers in the United States. Also., USA Curling strengthen, and advocate for the Olympic and Paralympic sport of Curling in the United States by prioritizing accessibility and programmatic development from grassroots to podium. USA Curling is a member of the World Curling Federation and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee.

What can be expected from the U.K Market for Curling Sports Equipment & Accessories?

Rise in curling coaching to propel market growth

The second leading region is Europe by holding 24.6% of the overall market share, it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.4% over the assessment period.

Curling is gaining in popularity, owing to a rise in curling coaching, especially in European countries. An increase in sports activities adopted by cold countries is also facilitating the sales of curling equipment in these countries.

Europe is expected to grow at a considerable pace during the forecast period due to the rise in government initiatives for outdoor activities and sports; and high spending by people on sports protective equipment in these region.

A rise in the number of sports competitions in the Olympics and Paralympics is increasing awareness about this game. Also increasing middle-class population is expected to offer attractive opportunities to the curling equipment market.

What is the market scenario in East Asia and South Asia & Oceania Curling Sports Equipment & Accessories Market?

Inclination of youth towards the recreational sports augmenting the sales

The Asia Pacific region comprising of South Asia & Oceania and East Asia curling sports equipment & accessories market holds 19.6% and 21.7% of the overall curling sports equipment & accessories market, and holds 40.8% market share together. The East Asia and South Asia & Oceania curling sports equipment & accessories market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.1% and 3.3% during the forecast period of 2023 to 2033.

The higher growth in both the regions is attributed to the fact that the youth population is more in these regions and is likely to rise in coming years. Moreover, the youth is getting attracted towards the recreational sports at a greater pace than ever before, which is likely to support market growth in coming years

Category-wise Insights

Which product type holds dominant market share and is likely to show higher growth in Curling Sports Equipment & Accessories Market over the assessment period?

The Shoes Segment Will Continue to Dominate the Global Market During the Forecast Period

The curling sports equipment & accessories under product type is segmented into shoes, broom, stone, slider, sports apparel, others etc. Amongst them, the shoes segment leads the market by holding 27.7% of the overall market share and is projected to register a CAGR of 3.1% during the forecast period. The growth is attributed to the shoes being the most lucrative amongst product type as they play an imperative role in enhancing the game of the players. Moreover, numerous innovative curling shoes using advanced technologies are being introduced by the manufacturers in the market.

The next leading segment under product type are apparels and broom, which holds 21.3% and 19.6% of the overall curling sports equipment & accessories market share. Both the segments are projected to register CAGR of 2.8% and 2.4% during the forecast years of 2023 to 2033.

Which end-user segment is estimated to support market growth in the Curling Sports Equipment & Accessories Market during the forecast period?

Individual Player Segment Generates the High Revenue

Under the end-user segment, the curling sports equipment & accessories market is segmented into individual, institutional and promotional buyers. The leading segment is the individual buyers which holds 35.7% of the overall market share and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.2% during the forecast years of 2023 to 2033. The growth is attributed to the fact that individuals make a greater purchase of curling sports & equipment’s to fulfill their recreational needs.

The next leading segment under the end-user segment are institutional buyers and promotional buyers which holds 34.4% and 29.9% of the overall market share and are projected to register a CAGR of 2.9% and 2.7% over the assessment period.

Start–up for Curling Sports Equipment & Accessories 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 curling sports equipment & accessories market are as follows-

• Dacota Curling supplier- Dakota Curling Supplies sells player equipment and supplies for curling clubs.
• British Curling Supplies - supplies quality curling equipment to a wide range of curling enthusiasts, from beginners through to elite level athletes.
• The bloomsup curling supplies introduced new 900 Series curling shoes with the combined benefits of the BalancePlus Deluxe and 700 Series curling shoes in an all-new lightweight, flexible and durable design.

Competitive Landscape: Top Companies in Curling Sports Equipment & Accessories Market

The global curling sports equipment & accessories market is highly fragmented and competitive owing to the existence of many domestic and regional players. Various marketing strategies are adopted by key players such as mergers and acquisitions, expansions, collaborations and partnerships.

Also, new product development as a strategic approach is adopted by the leading companies to upscale their market presence among consumers. These strategies have resulted in the manufacturing of curling sports equipment & accessories.

Fact.MR has provided detailed information about price points of key manufacturers in curling sports equipment & accessories market positioned across regions, sales growth, production capacity, and speculative technological expansion in the recently published report.

For instance:

• Goldline Curling in 2021 launched three broom designs under the United We Curl broom series. The United We Curls is an initiative designing special curling brooms in order to promote diversity in curling, to fight systemic racism and promoting inclusion in curling sport
• Tournament Sports was acquired by Sports Maska Inc. in 2021. This acquisition will help in the commitment to innovation and technology and will help in the expansion of product portfolio offering to the consumers
• Olson's HEXA Gripper is revolutionary design helps to increase air transfer, thereby reducing ice melt and on-ice gripper marks. Also, it is made out of a high quality Thermal Rubber, which is far superior in grip and durability to any other Gripper currently on the market.

Global Curling Sports Equipment & Accessories Market by Category

• By Product Type

  • Broom
  • Shoes
  • Slider
  • Stone
  • Apparels
  • Others

• By End-User

  • Individual Buyers
  • Institutional Buyers
  • Promotional Buyers

• By Sales Channel

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

• By Region

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • East Asia
  • South Asia & Oceania
  • MEA