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Global hiking gear and equipment market was valued at US$67.633 billion in 2019. Increasing demand for sporting activities among the younger population, particularly millennials, is significantly driving the demand for hiking gear and equipment. Rising disposable incomes is also supporting this demand for recreational and sporting activities. There has been a rising inclination towards fitness regime and healthy lifestyle among people which is making outdoor sports events more attractive.
The growing prevalence of obesity and other related chronic diseases is encouraging people to opt for short recreational activities and hiking trips in order to stay fit. As a result, the demand for hiking gear and equipment is witnessing a tremendous rise worldwide. The growing impact of social media trends is also contributing to the market growth of hiking gear and equipment. Even market players are using social media platforms to trigger their sales, thus positively impacting the market growth of hiking gear and equipment.
Increasing consumer attraction towards different outdoor sports and adventure is further spurring the demand for different hiking gear and equipment. Another major driver of the global hiking gear and equipment market is the booming travel and tourism industry. An increasing number of people are traveling more to hiking and trek places owing to the rising trend of adventure tourism. Furthermore, governments in those countries are also taking several initiatives and policies in order to boost the number of international tourists.
For example, in June 2018, the Indian Tourism Ministry launched the guidelines on adventure tourism in the country. The guidelines, formulated in collaboration with the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI), ensure the safety of the people will making India a well-equipped destination for international tourists. In September 2019, the Canadian government announced the funding of more than $11 million, through the Canadian Experiences Fund (CEF), to support 65 tourism projects across Western Canada.
Market players are also diversifying their product portfolio in order to match up with the continuously changing demands of consumers. Moreover, vendors of hiking gear and equipment are also engaged in various growth strategies such as investments, expansion of production facilities, and partnerships so as to increase their customer base which will continue to bolster the global market growth of hiking gear and equipment during the forecast period.
However, the recent pandemic outbreak caused by the novel COVID-19 has severely impacted the hiking gear and equipment market in 2020. With the temporary ban on travel, there has been a drastic decline in the number of adventure tourists in different regions. However, governments of various countries are stepping up forward to support the travel and tourism industry. For example, France has recently announced a $19.4 billion rescue plan to help its tourism industry through the coronavirus crisis that has shuttered restaurants and hotels in one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the world. As such, the negative impact of coronavirus will be felt only for the short term.
Companies Mentioned
- Marmot Mountain LLC
- Mountain Hardwear
- AMG-Group
- THE NORTH FACE, A VF COMPANY
- Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd
- Kelty
- Big Agnes, Inc.
- Sierra Designs
- JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC.
- Hilleberg the Tentmaker, Inc.
- Amer Sports
- NEMO Equipment, Inc.
Recent Developments:
- January 2018: Camping World Holdings, Inc. announced plans to purchase the leading Midwest specialty retailer of outdoor gear and apparel, Erehwon Mountain Outfitter.
- January 2019: Callway Golf Company completed the acquisition of Jack Wolfskin, an international premium outdoor apparel, footwear, and equipment brand, for approximately $476 million.
- March 2020: MEC opened its highly anticipated new Vancouver 33,000 square-foot flagship store located in Olympic Village at 111 East 2nd Avenue.
- January 2020: Arc'teryx, the Canadian brand of outdoor apparel, launched its first 2,104 square feet lifestyle-focused store in Burnaby, B.C.
- May 2020: A leading online outdoor retailer, Moosejaw, collaborated with Walmart and introduced two inclusivity-focused gear and clothing lines- Lithic and Allforth- offering high-performance and quality hiking gear and equipment at affordable prices.
Key Topics Covered:
1. Introduction
2. Research Methodology
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Dynamics
4.1. Market Drivers
4.2. Market Restraints
4.3. Porters Five Forces Analysis
4.4. Industry Value Chain Analysis
5. Global Hiking Gear and Equipment Market Analysis, By Product Type
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Clothing
5.3. Footwear
5.4. Equipment
5.5. Accessories
6. Global Hiking Gear and Equipment Market Analysis, By End User
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Men
6.3. Women
6.4. Kids
7. Global Hiking Gear and Equipment Market Analysis, By Sales Channel
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Online
7.3. Offline
8. Global Hiking Gear and Equipment Market Analysis, By Geography
8.1. Introduction
8.2. North America
8.3. South America
8.4. Europe
8.5. Middle East and Africa
8.6. Asia Pacific
9. Competitive Environment and Analysis
9.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis
9.2. Emerging Players and Market Lucrativeness
9.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations
9.4. Vendor Competitiveness Matrix
10. Company Profiles
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