About Ice Skating Equipment
Ice skating, the recreation and sport of sliding across an ice surface on blades fixed to the bottoms of shoes i.e. skates. The ice skating activity has given rise to two distinctive sports such as figure skating, which involves the performance of various jumps, spins, and dance movements and another is speed skating and short-track speed skating, together of which are forms of racing on ice skates. Ice hockey is the well-known team sport which involves skating. The ice skating boots are made from stiff leather to provide support to the ankle and foot.
Attributes | Details |
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Study Period | 2018-2028 |
Base Year | 2022 |
Unit | Value (USD Million) |
Global key players are focusing on strategic partnerships to improve their products and services. Additionally, companies are focusing on increasing their client base to strengthen market position and to enhance product & service offerings. Analyst at AMA Research estimates that United States Vendors will contribute the maximum growth to Global Ice Skating Equipment market throughout the forecasted period. Established and emerging Vendors should take a closer view at their existing organizations and reinvent traditional business and operating models to adapt to the future.
Decathlon S.A. (France), Bauer Hockey, Inc. (United States), Easton Hockey, Inc. (United States), Tournament Sports Marketing Inc. (Canada), Reebok-CCM Hockey, Inc. (Canada), Roces Srl (Italy), Graf Skates AG (Switzerland), MIZUNO Corporation (Japan), Tecnica Group S.p.A. (Italy) and Rollerblade (United States) are some of the key players that are part of study coverage. Additionally, the Vendors which are also part of the research coverage are Riedell (United States) and Risport (Italy).
Segmentation Overview
AMA Research has segmented the market of Global Ice Skating Equipment market by Type (Accessories, Apparel, Figure Skates, Hockey Skates, Racing Skates and Recreational Skates) and Region.
On the basis of geography, the market of Ice Skating Equipment has been segmented into South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Rest of Europe), MEA (Middle East, Africa), North America (United States, Canada, Mexico). If we see Market by Distribution Channel, the sub-segment i.e. Online will boost the Ice Skating Equipment market. Additionally, the rising demand from SMEs and various industry verticals gives enough cushion to market growth. If we see Market by End User, the sub-segment i.e. Individual will boost the Ice Skating Equipment market. Additionally, the rising demand from SMEs and various industry verticals gives enough cushion to market growth.
Influencing Trend:
Increasing Technological Developments of Skating Products and Increase in Eco-Friendly Skating Rinks
Market Growth Drivers:
Growing Number of Population Opting Ice Skating as a Sport of Thrill and Leisure and Rising Disposable Income in both Developed and Emerging Economies
Challenges:
Lack of Availability of Skating Rinks in Developing Countries
Restraints:
High Cost of Ice Skating Equipments
Opportunities:
Growing Ice Skating Sports
Market Leaders and their expansionary development strategies
In February 2020, CCM Hockey, a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of hockey equipment and related apparel, has announced the acquisition of Step Skating Blades Inc., the maker of STEP Steel high-quality skate blades.
November 2023, G8RTech, Inc. a specialized protective equipment company has launched of its initial product for hockey players, the groundbreaking G8RSkin Ice™. G8RSkin Ice is engineered to significantly decrease the risk of injury to hockey players, especially with regard to concussions and lacerations.
Key Target Audience
Manufacturers of Ice Skating Equipments, Suppliers of Ice Skating Equipments Materials, Wholesalers, Distributors and Retailers of Ice Skating Equipments, Sports Industry, Governmental Bodies and Research Firms
About Approach
To evaluate and validate the market size various sources including primary and secondary analysis is utilized. AMA Research follows regulatory standards such as NAICS/SIC/ICB/TRCB, to have a better understanding of the market. The market study is conducted on basis of more than 200 companies dealing in the market regional as well as global areas with the purpose to understand the companies positioning regarding the market value, volume, and their market share for regional as well as global.
Further to bring relevance specific to any niche market we set and apply a number of criteria like Geographic Footprints, Regional Segments of Revenue, Operational Centres, etc. The next step is to finalize a team (In-House + Data Agencies) who then starts collecting C & D level executives and profiles, Industry experts, Opinion leaders, etc., and work towards appointment generation.
The primary research is performed by taking the interviews of executives of various companies dealing in the market as well as using the survey reports, research institute, and latest research reports. Meanwhile, the analyst team keeps preparing a set of questionnaires, and after getting the appointee list; the target audience is then tapped and segregated with various mediums and channels that are feasible for making connections that including email communication, telephonic, skype, LinkedIn Group & InMail, Community Forums, Community Forums, open Survey, SurveyMonkey, etc.