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Cycling apparel consists of specialized clothing and gear designed to enhance comfort, performance, and safety for cyclists. This apparel helps maintain comfort, improve performance, protect against weather conditions and injuries, and offer convenience during rides.
The main product types in cycling apparel include jerseys, shorts, bib shorts, jackets, gloves, tights and pants, arm and leg warmers, base layers, and accessories. Cycling jerseys, for example, are designed with features such as moisture-wicking fabrics, ergonomic fits, and practical elements such as rear pockets. The materials used range from synthetic and natural fabrics to blended and smart textiles. Cycling apparel caters to various cycling types, including road cycling, mountain biking, commuting and urban cycling, touring and bike-packing, and track cycling. Distribution channels for this apparel include online retail, offline retail, specialty stores, multi-brand stores, and sports equipment chains. The end-users of cycling apparel range from professional cyclists to amateur enthusiasts.
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The cycling apparel market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.02 billion in 2024 to $5.35 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in commuting cyclists, increasing sales of cycles, increase in health-related concerns, increasing prioritizing clothing, and the growing popularity of cycling tournaments.
The cycling apparel market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.82 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasingly offering customization options, increasing urbanization, rising frequency of cyclists in small and medium-sized cities, and rising emphasis on sustainability and ethical production. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements for lightweight and breathable materials, technological innovations, advancements in fabric technology, focus on sustainability and eco-friendly materials, and focus on customization and personalization.
The growing popularity of cycling is expected to drive the expansion of the cycling apparel market. Cycling, which involves using bicycles for transportation, recreation, exercise, or sport, is gaining traction due to its health benefits, convenience for urban travel, cultural shifts, and investments in cycling infrastructure. Cycling apparel enhances the riding experience by improving performance, comfort, and safety. For example, in August 2023, RunRepeat, a Denmark-based company specializing in running shoes, reported that over 51 million people in the US cycle annually, with a total of 1 billion bicycles in use globally. This rising popularity of cycling is propelling growth in the cycling apparel market.
Leading companies in the cycling apparel market are focusing on developing sustainable products to reduce environmental impact, meet consumer demand for eco-friendly items, and contribute to a more sustainable future. Sustainable cycling apparel is designed to minimize environmental impact while offering performance, comfort, and durability. For instance, in April 2022, Trek Bicycle, a US-based manufacturer of bicycles and cycling equipment, introduced its first line of cycling apparel made from sustainably sourced materials. This new line includes cycling jerseys, shorts, and socks made with recycled materials, such as fabric fibers from recycled plastic bottles and pre-consumer textile waste. This commitment to sustainability aligns with current consumer preferences and industry trends in the cycling apparel market.
In March 2022, Carlyle Group Inc., a US-based private equity firm, acquired Dainese for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is part of Carlyle's strategy to expand its international presence, focusing on markets in the USA and China, and enhancing Dainese's direct-to-consumer reach. Dainese, an Italy-based company, manufactures cycling apparel.
Major companies operating in the cycling apparel market are Endura Products Inc., ASSOS of Switzerland GmbH, Capo Industries Ltd., Sugoi Performance Apparel, De Marchi, Craft Sportswear, Voler Inc., Santini Maglificio Sportivo S.R.L., Le Col Limited, Gore Wear, Pearl Izumi, Rapha, Castelli Cycling, Epic Sports Inc., Primal Wear Inc., 7mesh IndustriesInc., Velocio LLC, Isadora, Attaquer, Morvelo, Black Sheep Cycling, Freedom Cycle Co., La Passione, Hincapie Sportswear Inc.
North America was the largest region in the cycling apparel market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the cycling apparel market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the cycling apparel market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The cycling apparel market consists of sales of helmets, shoes, socks, arm warmers and eyewear. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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This report focuses on cycling apparel market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.