Kids Sports Equipment Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Type, By Sport, By Distribution Channel, By Region, By Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

The Global Kids Sports Equipment Market, valued at USD 12.39 Billion in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 6.81% to reach USD 18.40 Billion by 2030. The Global Kids Sports Equipment Market encompasses a broad array of products explicitly engineered for children's athletic pursuits, including items such as balls, bats, protective gear, and various accessories. This market's expansion is fundamentally supported by a heightened global awareness of childhood health and physical fitness among parents, fostering increased parental investment in sports activities.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 12.39 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 18.40 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	6.81%
Fastest Growing Segment	Gloves
Largest Market	North America

Key Market Drivers

A significant driver for the Global Kids Sports Equipment Market is the growing health and fitness awareness among parents and educators. This heightened understanding of the long-term benefits of physical activity and concerns regarding sedentary lifestyles directly influences parental decisions to enroll children in sports. Parents increasingly seek avenues for their children to remain active, investing in equipment that facilitates healthy development. For instance, according to the World Health Organization, in its June 2024 report on physical activity, 8% of adolescents do not meet the recommended levels of physical activity, underscoring the critical need for increased physical engagement.

Key Market Challenges

The rising financial burden of youth sports participation presents a substantial impediment to the Global Kids Sports Equipment Market. This economic pressure extends beyond mere registration fees, encompassing significant expenditures for specialized equipment, extensive training programs, and competitive event costs. As families confront these escalating expenses, many are compelled to make difficult choices, often limiting children's involvement in sports or opting for less expensive, potentially lower-quality gear. This directly restricts the addressable market for manufacturers and retailers of children's sporting goods.

Key Market Trends

Technological Integration in Children's Sports Equipment is transforming how young athletes train and engage with sports, moving beyond traditional functionalities to offer enhanced experiences and performance insights. This trend is characterized by the incorporation of smart sensors, data-tracking capabilities, and interactive features into equipment. For instance, such innovations can provide real-time feedback on performance, track activity levels, and offer personalized training recommendations. Investments in this area highlight its significance; according to a Youth Sports Business Report published in March 2025, youth sports investments were focusing on technology integration and differentiated experiences, particularly in team-based activities.

Key Market Players

Nike Inc.
JD Sports Fashion plc.
Adidas AG
PUMA SE
BPS Direct, L.L.C.
ProMAXima
Franklin Sports Inc.
Sportsmith
Kubler Sport GmbH
Epic Sports Inc.

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Kids Sports Equipment Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Kids Sports Equipment Market, By Type:

Gloves
Jockstraps
Helmets
Ball
Others

Kids Sports Equipment Market, By Sport:

Cycling
Football/Soccer
Tennis
Running
Others

Kids Sports Equipment Market, By Distribution Channel:

Exclusive Stores
Sports Equipment Stores
Online
Others

Kids Sports Equipment Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Kids Sports Equipment Market.

Available Customizations:

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Kids Sports Equipment Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Type (Gloves, Jockstraps, Helmets, Ball, Others)
- 5.2.2. By Sport (Cycling, Football/Soccer, Tennis, Running, Others)
- 5.2.3. By Distribution Channel (Exclusive Stores, Sports Equipment Stores, Online, Others)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Kids Sports Equipment Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Type
- 6.2.2. By Sport
- 6.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Kids Sports Equipment Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Sport
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 6.3.2. Canada Kids Sports Equipment Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Sport
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 6.3.3. Mexico Kids Sports Equipment Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Sport
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel

7. Europe Kids Sports Equipment Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Type
- 7.2.2. By Sport
- 7.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Kids Sports Equipment Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Sport
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.2. France Kids Sports Equipment Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Sport
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Kids Sports Equipment Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Sport
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.4. Italy Kids Sports Equipment Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Sport
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.5. Spain Kids Sports Equipment Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Sport
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Distribution Channel

8. Asia Pacific Kids Sports Equipment Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Type
- 8.2.2. By Sport
- 8.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Kids Sports Equipment Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Sport
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.2. India Kids Sports Equipment Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Sport
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.3. Japan Kids Sports Equipment Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Sport
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.4. South Korea Kids Sports Equipment Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Sport
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.5. Australia Kids Sports Equipment Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Sport
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Distribution Channel

9. Middle East & Africa Kids Sports Equipment Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Type
- 9.2.2. By Sport
- 9.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Kids Sports Equipment Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Sport
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 9.3.2. UAE Kids Sports Equipment Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Sport
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 9.3.3. South Africa Kids Sports Equipment Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Sport
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel

10. South America Kids Sports Equipment Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Type
- 10.2.2. By Sport
- 10.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Kids Sports Equipment Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Sport
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 10.3.2. Colombia Kids Sports Equipment Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Sport
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 10.3.3. Argentina Kids Sports Equipment Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Sport
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Kids Sports Equipment Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Nike Inc.
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. JD Sports Fashion plc.
15.3. Adidas AG
15.4. PUMA SE
15.5. BPS Direct, L.L.C.
15.6. ProMAXima
15.7. Franklin Sports Inc.
15.8. Sportsmith
15.9. Kubler Sport GmbH
15.10. Epic Sports Inc.