Darts Market Scope
The global darts market is experiencing steady growth, driven by increasing participation in recreational and professional dart games. The sport has gained popularity worldwide, with a strong presence in Europe and North America, particularly in the UK, Germany, and the US. Technological advancements in dartboards, such as electronic and smart dartboards with score-tracking features, have expanded the consumer base, attracting casual players and competitive enthusiasts alike. The market is segmented by product type, including steel-tip and soft-tip darts, with steel-tip being preferred for professional tournaments. Leading brands like Winmau, Target, Harrows, Unicorn, and Red Dragon dominate the industry, focusing on innovation, customization, and premium materials to enhance player performance. The growing trend of indoor gaming, coupled with increasing sponsorships and televised dart tournaments, has further propelled market expansion. Additionally, online retail platforms and specialized dart stores have made products more accessible to global consumers. However, the market faces challenges such as high competition and limited awareness in certain regions. Despite this, the rising influence of social media, endorsements by professional players, and the integration of digital technology in dart equipment continue to drive market opportunities. The future of the darts market looks promising with evolving product innovations and an expanding player base.
Attributes | Details |
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Study Period | 2020-2032 |
Base Year | 2024 |
Unit | Value (USD Million) |
Key Companies Profiled | Bull's (Germany), Cosmo Darts (Japan), Hammer (United States), Target (United Kingdom), GLD Products (United States), Antwerp Darts (Belgium), Winmau (United Kingdom), Mission (United Kingdom), Perixx (Germany) and Ignat Games (Romania) |
CAGR | % |
The companies are exploring the market by adopting mergers & acquisitions, expansions, investments, new service launches and collaborations as their preferred strategies. The players are exploring new geographies through expansions and acquisitions to avail a competitive advantage through combined synergies. Research Analyst at AMA estimates that Global Players will contribute to the maximum growth of Global Darts market throughout the predicted period.
Bull's (Germany), Cosmo Darts (Japan), Hammer (United States), Target (United Kingdom), GLD Products (United States), Antwerp Darts (Belgium), Winmau (United Kingdom), Mission (United Kingdom), Perixx (Germany) and Ignat Games (Romania) are some of the key players that are part of study coverage. Additionally, the Players which are also part of the research are LStyle (Japan), Harrows (United Kingdom), Shot (New Zealand), Unicorn (United Kingdom) and Red Dragon (United Kingdom).
About Approach
The research aims to propose a patent-based approach in searching for potential technology partners as a supporting tool for enabling open innovation. The study also proposes a systematic searching process of technology partners as a preliminary step to select the emerging and key players that are involved in implementing market estimations. While patent analysis is employed to overcome the aforementioned data- and process-related limitations, as expenses occurred in that technology allows us to estimate the market size by evolving segments as target market from the total available market.
Segmentation Overview
The study have segmented the market of Global Darts market by Type , by Application (Competition, Casual and Recreational) and Region with country level break-up.
On the basis of geography, the market of Darts 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).
region held largest market share in the year 2024.
Market Leaders and their expansionary development strategies
In February 2025, Sky and the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) announced a five-year extension of their partnership, ensuring that Sky Sports remains the "home of darts" until 2030. This agreement underscores Sky's commitment to broadcasting major darts tournaments and supporting the sport's growth.
In January 2025, Mission Darts unveiled a new range of products, including eight sets of darts and enhancements to their rebranded Caliburn Evo series. This launch also introduced new accessories such as hole-punches and surrounds, aiming to cater to a broad spectrum of players.
Influencing Trend:
Customization & Personalization
Market Growth Drivers:
Growing Popularity of Darts as a Professional Sport and Rising Recreational Demand
Challenges:
Lack of Standardized Regulations
Restraints:
High Cost of Professional Equipment
Opportunities:
Technological Advancements Enhancing Darts Gameplay and Innovative Materials & Ergonomics
Key Target Audience
Darts Manufacturers, Potential Technology Investors, Regulatory & Government Bodies, Downstream Vendors, End Users and Other