Market Trends of Europe Ski Gear & Equipment Industry
Rising Penetration of Winter Sports to Fuel Demand for Ski Gears & Equipment
- Europe has a lot of winter sports activities and hosts many competitive events in snowboarding, skiing, luge, bobsledding, ice skating, etc. Recreational skiing and other winter sports are enjoyed by many Europeans, along with other visitors. Skiing is by far the most anticipated sport within the winter sports industry, followed by snowboarding in the region. Popular destinations in Europe, such as Chamonix, St Moritz, Val Thorens, and Kitzbuhel, among others, have been facilitating winter sports across the region.
- Furthermore, active government support for sports tourism positively impacts the European market. For instance, various governing bodies and sports associations, such as the German Skiing Association, actively support the participants by sponsoring high-quality equipment and garments to enhance their performance during competitions. Thus, strong penetration of winter sports across the region and favorable government support are expected to propel the market's growth during the forecast period.
Rising Participation Rate across Europe fueling Market Demand
- Sport participation and physical activity promotion have intensified over recent years. According to the Eurostat data for 2021, participating in any cultural or sports activity is quite popular among the European population. Self-motivation, satisfaction, and adopting a healthy lifestyle are some of the factors propelling sports participation, further fueling the demand for the ski gear & equipment market across Europe.
- Additionally, the market is witnessing an increase in the number of women participating in various sports, including snow sports such as skiing. Though the participation rate of women in skiing is less in comparison with that of men, the rising trend towards being physically active and government support is playing a role in enhancing their participation.
- For instance, the Council of the European Union (CEU) advocates encouraging the planning and promotion of physical activity in Europe through various collaborative projects. Thus, the growing adoption of ski gear & equipment in different countries of Europe indicates a boost to the market's growth over the coming years.