Taekwondo Equipment Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Product Type (Clothing, Waistband), By Distribution Channel (Online, Offline), By Region & Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

The Global Taekwondo Equipment Market, valued at USD 117.71 Million in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 7.68% to reach USD 183.49 Million by 2030. The Global Taekwondo Equipment market encompasses specialized gear designed for the practice and competition of Taekwondo, a Korean martial art and combat sport characterized by its dynamic kicking and punching techniques. This equipment primarily includes protective items such as hogu and headgear, along with uniforms and various training aids. Market expansion is driven by increasing global participation in the sport, fueled by its inclusion in the Olympic Games, rising health and fitness consciousness, and the proliferation of Taekwondo academies worldwide.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 117.71 Million
Market Size 2030	USD 183.49 Million
CAGR 2025-2030	7.68%
Fastest Growing Segment	Online
Largest Market	Asia Pacific

Key Market Drivers

The global expansion of Taekwondo as both a sport and a self-defense discipline is a primary catalyst for market growth. Increasing worldwide participation, driven by the sport's accessibility and recognized benefits for well-being, directly stimulates demand for essential gear. This widespread adoption is well-illustrated by the sport's expanding institutional reach. According to World Taekwondo's Annual Report, in 2023, the organization's global membership reached 213 National Member Associations plus one refugee team, demonstrating significant global representation. This extensive network fosters grassroots development and organized events, ensuring a consistent influx of new participants requiring uniforms, protective equipment, and training aids.

Key Market Challenges

The prevalence of counterfeit products represents a significant impediment to the growth of the Global Taekwondo Equipment Market. These illicit goods directly undermine legitimate businesses by diverting sales and eroding brand value, as consumers may unknowingly purchase inferior alternatives. The circulation of counterfeit items also poses considerable safety risks to practitioners, given that these products often fail to meet stringent quality and safety standards for protective gear and training aids. Such failures can lead to injuries, diminishing consumer confidence in genuine equipment and discouraging participation.

Key Market Trends

The Global Taekwondo Equipment Market is significantly shaped by a growing commitment to environmental stewardship and a discernible demand for products that align with sustainable practices. This trend involves the adoption of eco-friendly materials, waste reduction in manufacturing processes, and sustainable packaging solutions. Manufacturers are increasingly integrating recycled components into their product lines, appealing to a consumer base that prioritizes ecological responsibility. For instance, Adidas, a prominent producer of combat sports equipment including Taekwondo gear, announced in March 2025 that it achieved a 99% rate of using recycled polyester where technically possible, reflecting a substantial shift away from virgin materials.

Key Market Players

Adidas AG
Century LLC
Everlast Worldwide Inc.
Hayabusa Fightwear Inc.
Twins Special Co. Ltd.
Combat Brands, LLC
Booster BV (King Pro Boxing)
Blitz Corp. Ltd.
RDX Inc.
Kwon Inc.

Report Scope:

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

Taekwondo Equipment Market, By Product Type:

Clothing
Waistband

Taekwondo Equipment Market, By Distribution Channel:

Online
Offline

Taekwondo 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 Taekwondo Equipment Market.

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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 Taekwondo Equipment Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Product Type (Clothing, Waistband)
- 5.2.2. By Distribution Channel (Online, Offline)
- 5.2.3. By Region
- 5.2.4. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Taekwondo Equipment Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Product Type
- 6.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 6.2.3. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Taekwondo 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 Product Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 6.3.2. Canada Taekwondo 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 Product Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 6.3.3. Mexico Taekwondo 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 Product Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Distribution Channel

7. Europe Taekwondo Equipment Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Product Type
- 7.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 7.2.3. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Taekwondo 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 Product Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.2. France Taekwondo 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 Product Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Taekwondo 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 Product Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.4. Italy Taekwondo 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 Product Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.5. Spain Taekwondo 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 Product Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Distribution Channel

8. Asia Pacific Taekwondo Equipment Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Product Type
- 8.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 8.2.3. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Taekwondo 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 Product Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.2. India Taekwondo 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 Product Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.3. Japan Taekwondo 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 Product Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.4. South Korea Taekwondo 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 Product Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.5. Australia Taekwondo 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 Product Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Distribution Channel

9. Middle East & Africa Taekwondo Equipment Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Product Type
- 9.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 9.2.3. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Taekwondo 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 Product Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 9.3.2. UAE Taekwondo 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 Product Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 9.3.3. South Africa Taekwondo 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 Product Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Distribution Channel

10. South America Taekwondo Equipment Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Product Type
- 10.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 10.2.3. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Taekwondo 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 Product Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 10.3.2. Colombia Taekwondo 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 Product Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 10.3.3. Argentina Taekwondo 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 Product Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. 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 Taekwondo 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. Adidas AG
- 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. Century LLC
15.3. Everlast Worldwide Inc.
15.4. Hayabusa Fightwear Inc.
15.5. Twins Special Co. Ltd.
15.6. Combat Brands, LLC
15.7. Booster BV (King Pro Boxing)
15.8. Blitz Corp. Ltd.
15.9. RDX Inc.
15.10. Kwon Inc.