Sewing Machine Global Market Report 2026

A sewing machine is a device designed for stitching fabric and various materials together using thread. Its primary purpose is to enhance the precision and appearance of fabrics, with widespread applications in the production of garments, textiles, and other fabric-related items. Sewing machines are equipped to offer a variety of plain or patterned stitches, incorporating mechanisms for gripping, supporting, and conveying the fabric past the sewing needle to create the desired stitch pattern. The lockstitch, a two-thread stitch, is commonly utilized in most home sewing machines and many industrial machines.

The main types of sewing machines are employed as manual swing machines and electric sewing machines. The range of sewing machines includes mechanical, electronic, automated, embroidery, overlock, and other specialized types. Mechanical sewing machines can be manually operated with controls and are commonly used in households and small-scale companies. These machines are distributed through both online and offline channels. Sewing machines find applications in various sectors such as apparel, shoes, and bags, catering to end-users ranging from households to commercial and industrial entities.

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 have affected the sewing machine market by increasing the cost of imported components such as motors, electronic controllers, precision parts, and steel housings. These impacts are most pronounced in automated, electronic, and embroidery machine segments, particularly across asia-pacific and north america where global sourcing is common. Higher tariffs have raised manufacturing and retail prices, slowing replacement cycles in some markets. At the same time, tariffs have encouraged local assembly, regional manufacturing, and innovation in cost-efficient sewing machine models.

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The sewing machine market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.5 billion in 2025 to $5.84 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of global apparel manufacturing, expansion of home tailoring and diy sewing, increasing demand for ready-made garments, availability of affordable mechanical sewing machines, growth of textile and footwear industries.

The sewing machine market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.45 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to automation of garment production, rising demand for customized apparel, growth of fashion startups and small workshops, technological advancements in embroidery and quilting machines, increasing adoption of sewing machines in emerging economies. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of computerized and automated sewing machines, growing demand for multi-function and embroidery capabilities, expansion of portable and compact sewing machine designs, increasing focus on energy-efficient and durable machines, rising popularity of online sewing machine sales channels.

The rapid growth of the textile industry is supporting the expansion of the sewing machine market. Textiles refer to fabrics-woven or knitted-made from yarn, and sewing machines are essential tools used to stitch fabric and other flexible materials together with thread. For example, according to the 2024 National Textile Industry Workforce Needs Assessment from Advanced Functional Fabrics of America, a US-based organization, the U.S. textile industry supported more than 334,000 workers across over 17,000 facilities in 2023 and generated slightly more than $28 billion in GDP. This strong growth in the textile industry is contributing to increased demand for sewing machines.

The expansion of the e-commerce industry is also expected to drive growth in the sewing machine market. E-commerce refers to the buying and selling of goods and services or the transfer of money and data over an electronic network, primarily the Internet. The sewing machine industry has benefited significantly from e-commerce, which provides consumers with convenient access to a wide range of products, the ability to research and compare options, and an extensive online marketplace for making purchases. For instance, in August 2024, the United States Census Bureau, a US-based government agency, reported that e-commerce sales reached $282.3 billion, a 5.3% increase compared to the first quarter of 2023. Additionally, e-commerce accounted for 16% of total retail sales in the second quarter of 2024. Therefore, the growth of the e-commerce sector is fueling demand for sewing machines.

Major companies in the sewing machine market are increasingly focusing on launching Wi-Fi-connected sewing machines to strengthen their competitive position. These machines are equipped with wireless internet connectivity, allowing users to control their devices remotely and access digital patterns and resources. For example, in September 2023, Singer Corporation, a US-based consumer sewing machine manufacturer, introduced the SE9180. This sewing and embroidery machine features a large 7-inch color touchscreen for clear stitch visualization and easy navigation. It includes over 250 built-in stitches-ranging from basic to decorative and stretch stitches-and comes with 150 embroidery designs and 10 embroidery fonts, offering users extensive creative options. An automatic needle threader further enhances convenience by simplifying the threading process.

Major companies operating in the sewing machine market are Brother Industries, Janome, Singer Corporation, Bernina, Husqvarna Viking, Pfaff, Juki Corporation, Toyota Industries, Elna, Baby Lock, Bernette, Riccar, Consew, Necchi, Sailrite, Featherweight, Viking Sewing, Gritzner, Auroras Sewing, Sewtec, BERNINA of America, Reliable Corporation, Tjaldor, Sew Easy, Durkopp Adler, Veritas, Silvercrest, Coats Group

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

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

The sewing machine market consists of sales of sewing machines domestic sewing machines, manual sewing machines, treadle sewing machines, mechanical domestic sewing machines, embroidery machines, quilting machines, mini/portable sewing machines. 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.

Sewing Machine 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 sewing machine 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.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Mechanical; Electronic; Automated; Embroidery; Overlock; Others
• 2) By Distribution Channel: Online; Offline
• 3) By Application: Apparel; Shoes; Bags
• 4) By End-Users: Household; Commercial; Industrial
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Mechanical: Basic Mechanical Sewing Machines; Heavy-Duty Mechanical Sewing Machines; Portable Mechanical Sewing Machines
• 2) By Electronic: Electronic Sewing Machines with LCD Display; Computerized Sewing Machines; Electronic Sewing Machines with Built-in Stitches
• 3) By Automated: Fully Automated Sewing Machines; Industrial Automated Sewing Machines; Automated Quilting Machines
• 4) By Embroidery: Computerized Embroidery Machines; Multi-Needle Embroidery Machines; Single-Needle Embroidery Machines
• 5) By Overlock: Serger Machines; Coverstitch Machines; Combination Overlock and Coverstitch Machines
• 6) By Others: Walking Foot Sewing Machines; Quilting Machines; Leather Sewing Machines
• Companies Mentioned: Brother Industries; Janome; Singer Corporation; Bernina; Husqvarna Viking; Pfaff; Juki Corporation; Toyota Industries; Elna; Baby Lock; Bernette; Riccar; Consew; Necchi; Sailrite; Featherweight; Viking Sewing; Gritzner; Auroras Sewing; Sewtec; BERNINA of America; Reliable Corporation; Tjaldor; Sew Easy; Durkopp Adler; Veritas; Silvercrest; Coats Group
• 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,
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