Grip Tape Global Market Report 2026

Grip tape generally refers to a textured, adhesive-backed material designed to provide better traction and grip on surfaces. It is typically made from a durable, rough material resembling sandpaper, with a sticky backing that ensures it stays securely in place.

The types of grip tape are abrasive and non-abrasive. Abrasive grip tape is a slip-resistant adhesive coated with gritty substances such as aluminum oxide or silicon carbide to improve traction and prevent slipping. It is made from materials such as silicone, polyurethane (PU), rubber-based foam, sandpaper, fabric, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Available in various thicknesses, it can range from less than 0.5 mm to over 1.0 mm. Key end users include sports and recreation, healthcare, transportation, industrial manufacturing, and consumer goods.

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.

Tariffs are impacting the grip tape market by increasing costs of imported polymers, abrasive minerals, adhesive chemicals, and backing materials. Industrial and transportation sectors in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported raw materials, while Asia-Pacific faces pricing pressure on exports. These tariffs are increasing production costs and end-product pricing. However, they are also encouraging domestic raw material sourcing, localized manufacturing, and development of alternative sustainable grip materials.

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The grip tape market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $0.59 billion in 2025 to $0.63 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of workplace safety regulations, growth in industrial manufacturing activities, rising use of anti-slip materials, increasing adoption in sports applications, availability of advanced adhesive technologies.

The grip tape market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $0.84 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing focus on occupational safety compliance, rising demand for ergonomic surface solutions, expansion of transportation infrastructure, increasing use in consumer safety products, growing preference for eco-friendly grip materials. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for high-durability grip solutions, rising adoption of non-abrasive safety tapes, growing use in industrial safety applications, expansion of custom-cut grip tape formats, enhanced focus on long-lasting adhesive performance.

The increasing popularity of extreme sports is expected to drive the growth of the grip tape market. Extreme sports, such as skateboarding, snowboarding, and rock climbing, are high-adrenaline activities that involve risk, skill, and specialized equipment. These sports are gaining popularity as people seek adventure, offering a sense of excitement, freedom, and accomplishment. The thrill of risk-taking makes them appealing to enthusiasts. Grip tape plays a key role in boosting the popularity of these sports by providing better traction and control, allowing athletes to perform tricks and maneuvers safely and with more confidence. For example, a report published by Storage Cafe in July 2023 noted a rise in online interest in extreme sports in the U.S. by 8%, with skateboarding and mountain biking leading the way, with 550,000 and 450,000 searches, respectively. As a result, the growing demand for extreme sports is expected to fuel the growth of the grip tape market.

Major companies in the grip tape market are focusing on innovation, particularly with anti-slip tape, to improve safety and durability across industrial, commercial, and residential applications. Anti-slip tape is an adhesive strip with a textured surface that enhances traction on slippery surfaces, thereby reducing the risk of slips and falls. It also provides durability for both indoor and outdoor use. For example, in March 2023, Jessup Manufacturing Company, a U.S.-based producer of sports grip tapes and adhesive-coated films, launched ReCon, an innovative anti-slip tape. This product stands out as the first to incorporate Nike Grind's post-industrial recycled rubber from footwear manufacturing, offering enhanced slip resistance, durability, and sustainability while meeting key safety standards. ReCon is suitable for various industries, including commercial kitchens, healthcare, and schools.

In April 2025, USA Baseball Inc., a US-based national governing body for amateur baseball, entered into a partnership with VukGripz, LLC to supply equipment and training support to athletes. Through this collaboration, USA Baseball Inc. and VukGripz LLC seek to strengthen player development initiatives, boost athlete performance using high-quality training grips, and support baseball programs nationwide. VukGripz LLC is a US-based sports equipment manufacturer focused on performance-oriented baseball grip solutions.

Major companies operating in the grip tape market are 3M Company, Avery Dennison Corporation, Tesa SE, Brady Corporation, Intertape Polymer Group, Shurtape Technologies, Incom Inc, Wooster Products, Jessup Manufacturing Company, Heskins LLC, Sure Foot Industries Corporation, GripTek, GripGuard Pty Ltd, Gator Grip, Moonshine Mfg, MOB Grip, Non Skid Solutions, SlipDoctors, NoTrax, Safety Step

North America was the largest region in the grip tape market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the grip tape market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the grip tape market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The grip tape market consists of sales of adhesive-backed traction materials, and specialized anti-slip tapes. 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.

Grip Tape Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses grip tape market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Surface Type: Abrasive; Nonabrasive
• 2) By Material: Silicone; Polyurethane (PU); Rubber Based Foam; Sandpaper; Fabric; Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC)
• 3) By Thickness: Less Than 0.5 mm; 0.5 mm To 1.0 mm; Above 1.0 mm
• 4) By End User: Sports And Recreation; Healthcare; Transportation; Industrial Manufacturing; Consumer Goods
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Abrasive Grip Tape: Silicon Carbide; Aluminum Oxide; Mineral Coated
• 2) By Non-Abrasive Grip Tape: Rubberized; Vinyl-Based; Foam-Based; Textured Plastic
• Companies Mentioned: 3M Company; Avery Dennison Corporation; Tesa SE; Brady Corporation; Intertape Polymer Group; Shurtape Technologies; Incom Inc; Wooster Products; Jessup Manufacturing Company; Heskins LLC; Sure Foot Industries Corporation; GripTek; GripGuard Pty Ltd; Gator Grip; Moonshine Mfg; MOB Grip; Non Skid Solutions; SlipDoctors; NoTrax; Safety Step
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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