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Running Gear Market Research Report Information By Senor Type (Bio Impedance Technology Sensors, 3-Axis Accelerometer Sensors, Altitude Meter, Temperature Measurement Sensors and Angular Velocity Sensors), By Products (Smart Fitness Tracker & Gears, Latest Technologies & Software and Sports Footwear & Equipment) By Market Type (Departments Or Large Retail Organizations, Specialty Brand Stores and Online Platforms), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest Of The World) - Forecast Till 2032.


ID: MRFR/SEM/2960-CR | 94 Pages | Author: Shubham Munde| February 2020

Global Running Gear Market Overview:


Running Gear Market Size was valued at USD 23.4 billion in 2023. The running gear market industry is projected to grow from USD 25.2 billion in 2024 to USD 66.1 billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.20% during the forecast period (2024-2032). One of the primary market drivers boosting market expansion is the large rise in the proportion of customers who are health-conscious due to the growing understanding of the benefits of physical activity and fitness.


Running Gear Market Overview


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review


Running Gear Market Trends




  • Growing number of anti-sweatshop campaigns to propel the market growth




One of the main factors fueling the expansion of the running gear business is the rise in anti-sweatshop initiatives. Due to the prevalence of the Internet and the rising number of smartphone users, the growth of online stores is anticipated to accelerate during the projection period. Online shoppers are drawn to the convenience, affordable rates, steep discounts, COD alternatives, and quick delivery services, among other things. Additionally, this leads to an increase in sales via the web channel. Additionally, expanding internet usage in developing nations is a promising sign for rising online sales throughout the course of the predicted period. During the anticipated period, this will also aid in the growth of the worldwide running gear market. Thus, this factor is driving the market CAGR.


Another element promoting the expansion of the running gear business is the ability to customize and personalize running shoes and clothing. Customers can create bespoke running shoes by selecting their own designs, styles, and colors through the customization option. For instance, a shopper can simply modify and personalize Nike's running shoe, the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34 GPX Id Running Shoe. The corporate logo, shoe uppers, lining, midsole, top-line midsole, laces, and outsole are all aspects of the running shoe that can be personalized. Additionally, customers can add their preferred text and visuals to the running shoe to further personalize the product. During the anticipated time, this tendency might contribute to the market's pronounced rise. Vendors are stressing these techniques to attract a larger customer base.


However, digital and social media marketing is one of the significant developments in the running apparel market that is anticipated to have a positive impact on the sector over the anticipated timeframe. To thrive in this intensely competitive industry, manufacturers must create, advertise, and promote their sports equipment through interactions with consumers on social media channels. Market players engage consumers by using cutting-edge marketing strategies on social media and digital platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, and Twitter. Thus, it is anticipated that this aspect will accelerate running gear market revenue globally.


Running Gear Market Segment Insights:


Running Gear Sensor Type Insights


The Running Gear Market segmentation, based on sensor type is divided into Bio Impedance Technology Sensors, 3-Axis Accelerometer Sensors, Altitude Meter, Temperature Measurement Sensors and Angular Velocity Sensors. The angular velocity sensors segment dominated the running gear market revenue in 2021 and is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period, 2022-2030. To gauge how quickly a body rotates relative to an inertial frame of reference, angular velocity sensors are utilised. At the vehicle's vertical axis, they gauge the yaw rate, or z.


Running Gear Products Insights


The Running Gear Market segmentation has been segmented by products into Smart Fitness Tracker & Gears, Latest Technologies & Software and Sports Footwear & Equipment. The smart fitness tracker & gears segment dominated the market growth in 2021 and is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period, 2024-2032. It is a wrist-worn device that can track a variety of activities, including swimming laps, running distance, heart rate, and walking steps. Fitness bands communicate over Bluetooth with an app on a mobile device, which uploads the wearer's activity data and configures the gadget.


Running Gear Market Type Insights


The Running Gear Market data has been segmented by market type into Departments Or Large Retail Organizations, Specialty Brand Stores and Online Platforms. The online platforms segment dominated the market in 2021 and is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period, 2024-2032. The expansion of the Running Gear Market is primarily being driven by the rise in online running apparel sales. For a multitude of reasons, including affordable prices, convenience, substantial discounts, availability of cash on delivery (COD), and speedy shipping, consumers are drawn to online shopping.


Figure 2: Running Gear Market by Market Type, 2021 & 2030 (USD Billion)Running Gear Market by Market Type, 2021 & 2030


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Running Gear Regional Insights


By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. The Asia Pacific running gear market accounted for USD 8.7 billion in 2021 and is expected to exhibit a 43.90% CAGR during the study period due to the increased demand for healthy living products and participation in exercise activities among consumers. Although worldwide companies like Nike, Adidas, New Balance, and others dominate the Asia Pacific region, many local manufacturers have prospered because they provide consumers a less expensive option to the major names.


Further, the major countries studied in the market report are: The U.S., Canada, Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.


Figure 3: Running Gear Market SHARE BY REGION 2021 (%)Running Gear Market SHARE BY REGION 2021


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


North America running gear market accounts for the fastest growing market share. The market may be expanding as a result of the region's athletes' significant use of running gear products. To make it simpler for customers to complete purchases online, major firms in this region are investing in e-commerce. Further, the US running gear market held the largest market share, and the Canada running gear market was the fastest-growing market in the region.


Europe running gear market is expected to grow at a substantial CAGR from 2024 to 2032. One of the main factors driving the industry's growth is the growing knowledge of the advantages of physical health and exercise. Additionally, because of the rising levels of disposable money in this region, customers are becoming more eager to use cutting-edge technologies. Moreover, UK running gear market held the largest market share, and the Germany running gear market was the fastest-growing market in this region


Running Gear Key Market Players & Competitive Insights


Major market players are spending a lot on R&D to increase their product lines, which will help the running gear industry grow even more. Market participants are also taking various strategic initiatives to grow their worldwide footprint, including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, market developments and collaboration with other organizations. Competitors in the industry must offer cost-effective items to expand and survive in an increasingly competitive and rising market industry.


One of the primary business strategies manufacturers adopt in the global running gear industry to benefit clients and expand the sector is manufacturing locally to reduce operating costs. In recent years, running gear industry has provided medicine with some of the most significant benefits. The running gear market major player such as Apple Inc. (U.S.), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd. (South Korea), Suunto (Finland), Altra Running (U.S.), Adidas (Germany), Garmin International (U.S.), Seiko Epson Corporation (Japan), Stryd (U.S.), Xiaomi Inc. (China), Lumo Bodytech (U.S.), Fitbit (U.S.) and Sensoria Inc. (U.S.).


Fitbit is a consumer electronics and fitness company based in the United States. It manufactures wireless-enabled wearable technology, physical fitness monitors, and activity trackers such as smartwatches, pedometers, and monitors for heart rate, sleep quality, and stairs climbed, as well as related software. In March 2020, Fitbit Charge 4, its most advanced health and fitness tracker, was released, featuring built-in GPS, active zone minutes, Spotify, sleep tools, Fitbit pay, and other features.


Seiko Epson Corporation, also known simply as Epson, is a Japanese multinational electronics corporation that is one of the world's largest manufacturers of computer printers and information- and imaging-related equipment. Since its inception, the company has evolved as one of the former Seiko Group's manufacturing and research and development companies (formerly known as Seikosha), a name traditionally associated with the production of Seiko timepieces. Seiko Epson was a major company in the Seiko Group, but it is not a subsidiary or affiliate of the Seiko Group Corporation.


Key companies in the running gear market includes




  • Apple Inc. (U.S.)




  • Samsung Electronics Co Ltd. (South Korea)




  • Suunto (Finland)




  • Altra Running (U.S.)




  • Adidas (Germany)




  • Garmin International (U.S.)




  • Seiko Epson Corporation (Japan)




  • Stryd (U.S.)




  • Xiaomi Inc. (China)




  • Lumo Bodytech (U.S.)




  • Fitbit (U.S.)




  • Sensoria Inc. (U.S.)




Running Gear Industry Developments


June 2021: Garmin International Inc. has released the Forerunner 945 LTE, a premium GPS running and triathlon smartwatch with LTE connectivity. The watch was created to assist athletes in staying connected while on the go.


Running Gear Market Segmentation:


Running Gear Sensor Type Outlook




  • Bio Impedance Technology Sensors




  • 3-Axis Accelerometer Sensors




  • Altitude Meter




  • Temperature Measurement Sensors




  • Angular Velocity Sensors




Running Gear Products Outlook




  • Smart Fitness Tracker & Gears




  • Latest Technologies & Software




  • Sports Footwear & Equipment




Running Gear Market Type Outlook




  • Departments Or Large Retail Organizations




  • Specialty Brand Stores




  • Online Platforms




Running Gear Regional Outlook




  • North America




    • US




    • Canada






  • Europe




    • Germany




    • France




    • UK




    • Italy




    • Spain




    • Rest of Europe






  • Asia-Pacific




    • China




    • Japan




    • India




    • Australia




    • South Korea




    • Australia




    • Rest of Asia-Pacific






  • Rest of the World




    • Middle East




    • Africa




    • Latin America





Report Attribute/Metric Details
Market Size 2023 USD 23.4 Billion
Market Size 2024 USD 25.2 Billion
Market Size 2032 USD 66.1 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) 14.20% (2024-2032)
Base Year 2023
Forecast Period 2024-2032
Historical Data 2018 & 2022
Forecast Units Value (USD Billion)
Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Segments Covered Sensor Type, Products, Market Type, and Region
Geographies Covered North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World
Countries Covered The U.S, Canada, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil
Key Companies Profiled Apple Inc. (U.S.), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd. (South Korea), Suunto (Finland), Altra Running (U.S.), Adidas (Germany), Garmin International (U.S.)
Key Market Opportunities Growing influence of social media
Key Market Dynamics Rise of the running gear sector is being supported by an increase in anti-sweatshop campaigns Running gear business is growing as a result of the ability to customise and personalise running shoes and clothing


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The market size was expected to be USD 23.4 billion in 2023.

The market is expected to register a CAGR of 14.20% over the next ten years.

Asia Pacific held the largest market share in the market.

Apple Inc. (U.S.), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd. (South Korea), Suunto (Finland), Altra Running (U.S.), Adidas (Germany), Garmin International (U.S.) are the key players in the market.

The smart fitness tracker & gears category led the segment in the market.

The online platforms category had the largest market share in the market.

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