Market Definition:
The Soccer Head Protection Market size was valued at USD 101.45 million in 2021 and is predicted to reach USD 137.40 million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 3.7% from 2022 to 2030.
Soccer headgear is worn by association soccer players in order to protect the players from head injuries. The headgear is intended to absorb the impact of hits to the head by external physical forces in order to reduce the chance of a concussion. It comprises a hard plastic shell with thick padding on the inside, a face mask made of one or more plastic-coated metal bars, and a chinstrap to offer protection to the head. Soccer head protection is largely used by football players of all ages and skill levels to provide protection against direct impact injuries. The clinical and biomechanical effects of the headgear in reducing the impact of head blows have shown measurable benefits.
Market Dynamics and Trends
The rapid surge in consumers’ disposable income in developing countries such as China, India, and Argentina provides valuable opportunities for sports lovers to afford sports gear. This is accelerating the growth of the soccer head protection market. Also, the rising accessibility of multiple fashion trends in headgear such as headscarves and wimples is anticipated to promote market growth.
Moreover, the proliferating improvements in soccer field infrastructure as well as the increasing adoption of headbands for playing sports have developed consumers’ interest in soccer, which is fueling the soccer head protection market.
The high cost of the headgear along with the availability of low-quality and counterfeit products is expected to hamper the growth of the soccer head protection market during the forecast period. On the other hand, new product launches such as Medvision’s and Storelli’s Exoshield head guard for adults along with ongoing innovations in soccer headgear modification are expected to create ample opportunities in the soccer head protection market in the near future.
Market Segmentations and Scope of the Study
The soccer head protection market is segmented based on type, distribution channel, and geography. On the basis of type, the market is divided into helmet, headband, and others. Based on distribution channel, the market is classified into specialty retail stores, multi-retail stores, online stores, and others. The geographic breakdown and analysis of each of the aforesaid segments include regions comprising North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW.
Geographical Analysis
North America held the lion’s share of the global soccer head protection market in 2021 and is expected to continue dominating the market during the forecast period. This is attributed to factors such as youth participation and interest in soccer in this region. For instance, according to the Authority Soccer, there are approximately 3 million youth soccer players in the country. Out of these, 52% are boys and 48% are girls. Also, increasing awareness among football players regarding the benefits of sports headgear along with technological development equipped with sensor devices such as wearable tech is further likely to fuel the growth of the soccer head protection market in upcoming years.
Asia-Pacific is expected to exhibit rapid and considerable growth in the market during the forecast period, due to increasing government investment in the sports sector in this region. For instance, in June 2022, the Chinese government pledged to set up more sports venues in Shanghai along with the construction of 110 community football fields and 15 sports parks. Moreover, the rising media influences that encourage players in sports along with the endorsement of soccer headgear products are expected to fuel the market in this region.
Competitive Landscape
The soccer head protection market comprises various market players such as Full 90, Gamebreaker Inc., Storelli, LIGHT Helmets, Mizuno CorporationXenith, Under Armour, Inc., BetterBraces, Unequal Technologies Company, Adidas AG, Nike, among others. These manufacturers are actively indulging in R&D initiatives, product & technology innovations, and industrial collaborations to enhance their products and increase their sales growth and geographical reach.
For instance, in June 2021, LIGHT Helmets partnered with Drew Brees to help protect athletes at all levels and educate parents, coaches, and players about the urgent need for head protection in flag football. Also, in November 2020, Xenith launched a headgear for non-tackle football that includes flag football, touch football, passing leagues, and other non-contact forms of soccer sport.
KEY BENEFITS
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The soccer head protection market report provides aquantitative analysis of the current market and estimations through 2022-2030 that assists in identifying the prevailing market opportunities to capitalize on.
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The study comprises a deep dive analysis of the soccer head protection market trend including the current and future trends for depicting the prevalent investment pockets in the market.
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The information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities and their impact on the soccer head protection market is provided in the report.
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The competitive analysis of the market players along with their market share in the soccer head protection market
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The SWOT analysis and Porter’s Five Forces model areelaborated in the study.
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Value chain analysis in the market study provides a clear picture of the stakeholders’ roles.
KEY MARKET SEGMENTS
By Type
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Helmet
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Headband
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Others
By Distribution Channel
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Specialty Retail Stores
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Multi-Retail Stores
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Online Stores
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Others
By Geography
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North America
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U.S.
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Canada
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Mexico
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Europe
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UK
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Germany
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France
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Spain
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Italy
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Netherlands
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Denmark
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Finland
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Norway
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Sweden
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Russia
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Rest of Europe
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Asia-Pacific
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China
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Japan
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India
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South Korea
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Australia
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Indonesia
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Singapore
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Taiwan
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Thailand
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Rest of Asia-Pacific
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Rest of World
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Latin America
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Middle East
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Africa
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