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Archery gear refers to the complete set of specialized equipment used in the sport of archery, including the bow, arrows, quiver, arm guard, sight, and other accessories. These components function together to ensure balance, control, and protection, enabling the archer to perform efficiently. Archery gear plays a crucial role in maintaining precision, safety, and consistency in both competitive and recreational activities.
The primary product types of archery gear are bows, arrows, quivers, armguards, and targets. A bow is a handheld device consisting of a flexible arc and a string that stores and releases energy to launch an arrow toward a target. The price ranges include entry-level gear and affordable accessories. These are manufactured using various materials such as wood, fiberglass, carbon fiber, aluminum, and composite. These are distributed through various channels such as online stores, specialty archery shops, sporting goods stores, outdoor retailers, and hypermarkets and are used in various applications such as hunting, target shooting, competitive sports, and recreational activities.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The sudden escalation of U.S. tariffs and the consequent trade frictions in spring 2025 are severely impacting the recreation sector, particularly in the supply of imported sports equipment, outdoor gear, and leisure products. Manufacturers and retailers are facing higher costs for items such as bicycles, camping gear, fitness machines, and gaming consoles, much of which are sourced from overseas with limited domestic alternatives. Small businesses operating in the recreational retail space are especially affected, with some reducing inventory or increasing prices to offset margin pressure. Event organizers and recreational facilities are also facing cost hikes for imported equipment and infrastructure materials. In response, the industry is exploring alternative sourcing from tariff-free regions, increasing reliance on local suppliers, and urging policymakers to consider exemptions for non-essential but widely used recreational products.
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The archery gear market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.53 billion in 2024 to $1.63 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the increasing popularity of recreational archery, rising participation in national and international archery events, growing demand for outdoor sports activities, surge in hunting and adventure tourism, expansion of archery training programs in schools and clubs, and rising availability of affordable archery equipment.
The archery gear market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.07 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to the rising adoption of archery as a fitness and stress-relief activity, growing interest in archery-themed entertainment and tourism, increasing government support for the promotion of traditional sports, expansion of professional archery leagues and tournaments, surge in youth engagement through sports academies, and growing influence of social media and celebrity endorsements in promoting archery. Key trends in the forecast period include technological advancements in precision bow and arrow materials, innovations in lightweight and durable composite designs, developments in customizable and ergonomic archery gear, research and development in eco-friendly and sustainable materials, advancements in smart archery training and performance monitoring tools, and innovations in noise reduction and vibration control mechanisms.
The growing popularity of archery is anticipated to drive the expansion of the archery gear market in the coming years. Archery refers to the sport or skill of shooting arrows with a bow at a target, practiced for recreation, competition, and hunting. The increasing popularity of archery is attributed to the rising participation in recreational sports, as more individuals engage in outdoor and skill-based activities that promote focus, coordination, and mental well-being. Archery gear enhances the overall experience by offering precision, stability, comfort, and safety essential for consistent performance, helping archers refine their technique, improve accuracy, and build confidence in various training and competition settings. For instance, in September 2025, according to World Archery, a Switzerland-based international governing body for the sport of archery, the number of registered archers across national federations reached approximately 514,000 in 2024. Therefore, the rising popularity of archery is fueling the growth of the archery gear market.
Key companies operating in the archery gear market are emphasizing technological advancements such as synchronized cam technology to improve accuracy, stability, and tuning flexibility. Synchronized cams are a dual-cam mechanism in which both cams rotate in perfect harmony, ensuring balanced limb movement and consistent energy transfer for smoother draw cycles and tighter arrow groups. For instance, in October 2023, Bear Archery, a US-based manufacturer of archery equipment, introduced Persist, a compound bow designed around the company's advanced equalized kinetic orientation (EKO) dual cam system based on synchronized cam technology. The bow delivers a refined draw feel, speeds of up to 340 feet per second (fps), and features vibration-dampening components along with an integrated mounting system for sight or rest accessories, enhancing tuning ease, shot consistency, and overall shooting confidence.
In February 2023, Heritage Outdoors Group, a US-based holding company focused on acquiring and managing leading outdoor recreation brands, acquired PSE Archery for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Heritage Outdoors Group gains access to PSE Archery's strong product portfolio of compound and recurve bows, advanced engineering capabilities, and established dealer network, strengthening its presence in the archery gear segment while expanding its overall brand portfolio and customer reach within the outdoor sports equipment industry. PSE Archery is a US-based manufacturer specializing in high-performance bows and archery accessories.
Major players in the archery gear market are Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation, Easton Technical Products Inc., Escalade Incorporated, Mathews Archery Inc., FeraDyne Outdoors LLC, Grace Engineering Corp., TenPoint Crossbow Technologies Inc., The Bohning Company Ltd., Arizona Archery Enterprises Inc., Axion Archery LLC, G5 Outdoors LLC, Bearpaw Products GmbH, APA Innovations Inc., Samick Sports Co. Ltd., Tomorrows Resources Unlimited Inc., Black Eagle Arrows LLC, Black Widow Bows Inc., Sanlida Archery Co. Ltd., Pure Archery Group LLC, Carbon Tech Arrows Inc.
North America was the largest region in the archery gear market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in archery gear report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the archery gear market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The archery gear market consists of sales of stabilizers, sights, and finger tabs. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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