Between 2017 and 2019, the global market value of outdoor performance apparel increased and reached about **** billion U.S. dollars in 2019. This upward trend in the market value is estimated to continue and the forecast shows that the global market value of outdoor performance apparel will amount to approximately ** billion U.S. dollars by the year 2025.

Retail sales of sportswear and outdoor apparel account for a considerable portion of the overall global apparel market. In 2016, the global sportswear and outdoor apparel market generated an estimated ***** billion U.S. dollars in retail sales. The global apparel market was forecast to be worth a total of around *** trillion U.S. dollars by 2020. Athletic apparel market The global sportswear market is a lucrative market, which is forecast to grow further in the coming years. Not only is Nike one of the most prominent producers within this market worldwide, but the company was also ranked as the world's leading athletic apparel brand. Nike and adidas are, by some margin, the leading companies in the sportswear industry worldwide. Puma and Under Armour are two other big companies which operate within this market. Outdoor clothing market The global outdoor clothing market is also significant in size, valued at approximately **** billion U.S. dollars in 2018, and forecast to reach a value of **** billion U.S. dollars by 2026. VF Corp operates within this market, with the company’s The North Face brand one of the most recognizable outerwear brands around. In 2019, VF Corporation's outdoor segment had revenues amounting to *** billion U.S. dollars worldwide.

In 2024, the global revenue of the outdoor equipment market increased steadily from ***** billion U.S. dollars to over ** billion U.S. dollars. Meanwhile, this figure was set to continue rising at a stable rate and reach **** billion U.S. dollars by 2029.

This statistic shows the share of the outdoor apparel and outdoor clothing market value for the leading three countries in Europe in 2014. Germany had the highest value market share with ** percent.

This statistic shows the share of outdoor apparel market value in Europe, by product type in 2014. Outerwear tops are the most sought after, accounting for ** percent of sales value. This is followed by mid layer tops and outwear bottoms.

With a market value of nearly ***** billion euros in 2022, apparel was the largest category within European outdoor goods market. The second-largest sub-market, outdoor footwear, was valued at approximately *** billion euros that year. Other significant product types within the European market included climbing equipment, tents, and backpacks.

In 2024, the sales revenue of the outdoor business market in Japan was estimated to reach around ****** billion Japanese yen. The outdoor business market encompasses the outdoor apparel market, the outdoor facility market, and the outdoor articles rental market. The apparel market is the leading segment in the industry. Motivation for outdoor participation In Japan, the leading reason to become engaged with outdoor activities is the desire to *************************, followed by the need to have ************************************. Outdoor-related goods and activities may be in the process of turning into symbols of lifestyle, serving as a counterbalance to busy big-city life. Participating in leisure activities in nature seems to become a trend, and is particularly appealing to younger generations, as suggested by the age group distribution of camping participants. Outdoor innovations Outdoor is being reinvented in Japan, as people seek new lifestyles, and outdoor activities provide the platform to find solutions to the needs created by a higher health consciousness in society. The gradual orientation towards ******************************** are presumably key dynamic forces that propel outdoor-related developments. This orientation towards the outdoors is, for instance, evidenced by consumer behavior changes among camping-car users.

When it comes to the leading outdoor fashion brands, THE NORTH FACE leads the ranking based on brand awareness. The American brand is recognized by 82 percent of online consumers in the U.S., followed closely by fellow American manufacturer Columbia. Eddie Bauer comes in third in this list, followed by Patagonia that is recognized by around half of the online consumers in the United States. For this study, brand awareness was surveyed employing the concept of aided brand recognition, showing respondents both the brand's logo and the written brand name.Interested in more detailed results covering all brands of this ranking and many more? Explore GCS Brand Profiles. These statistics show results of the Brand KPI survey.

The average revenue per capita in the 'Outdoor Equipment' segment of the toys & hobby market in the United States was modeled to be ***** U.S. dollars in 2024. Following a continuous upward trend, the average revenue per capita has risen by **** U.S. dollars since 2018. Between 2024 and 2029, the average revenue per capita will rise by **** U.S. dollars, continuing its consistent upward trajectory.Further information about the methodology, more market segments, and metrics can be found on the dedicated Market Insights page on Outdoor Equipment.

The statistic depicts the production volume of sportswear and outdoor apparel n Vietnam from 2012 to 2021. In 2021, the sportswear and outdoor apparel market in Vietnam was estimated to produce approximately *** million pieces of apparel.

In 2024, ***** led the Chinese outdoor wear market, accounting for *** percent of the country's total sales of outdoor clothing, footwear, and accessories. ************** followed with a market share of *** percent.

In 2023, the sportswear market in South Korea amounted to about *** trillion South Korean won. This was another growth recorded during the last three years.

The revenue in the 'Sports Equipment' segment of the toys & hobby e-commerce market in the United Kingdom was modeled to be *********** U.S. dollars in 2024. Between 2017 and 2024, the revenue rose by *********** U.S. dollars, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The revenue will steadily rise by *********** U.S. dollars over the period from 2024 to 2029, reflecting a clear upward trend.Further information about the methodology, more market segments, and metrics can be found on the dedicated Market Insights page on Sports Equipment.

The number of German consumers who wanted to buy outdoor clothing for exercise or daily activities taking place outside has fluctuated in recent years, so far, amounting to roughly **** million in 2024. This was a decrease compared to the year before. Outdoor nation Outdoor clothing and equipment are popular in Germany for a variety of reasons, most of all their functionality and practical purposes. Germans enjoy being outside, be it to exercise or to pursue nature-based activities such as hiking or camping. In fact, the number of people owning equipment for tents, camping and outdoor activities has been increasing, with ***** million recorded in 2023. However, **** Germans do not feel the need to travel far to enjoy nature and prefer staying in Germany for their camping adventure. For those who prefer to visit other countries, Croatia and Italy are typically the most popular. Amazon leading online outdoor shop The most popular online store for buying sports and outdoor equipment in Germany is by far amazon.de, overtaking others such as Decathlon and zalando.de. Outdoor apparel and equipment industry revenue is expected to increase in the coming years, with experts predicting as much as *** billion euros generated in 2025.

The graph shows the market share of selected outdoor brands in China from 2010 to 2013. In 2011, the North Face had held a market share of *** percent in China's outdoor apparel market.

In the first quarter of 2025, ***** led the sales of outdoor clothing, footwear, and accessories on Alibaba's e-commerce platforms, JD.com, and Douyin in China, with a ** percent share. Kailas experienced rapid growth in the past two years and became the second-largest outdoor wear brand on the three major e-commerce platforms.

In 2022, Germany accounted for just over a fifth of the European outdoor goods market, making it the continent's leading country for such sporting goods. At approximately 16 percent, France made up the second-largest market in Europe.

Between 2017 and 2019, the global market value of outdoor running apparel increased and reached around *** billion U.S. dollars in 2019. This upward trend in the market value is estimated to continue and the forecast shows that the market value of outdoor running apparel will amount to approximately ** billion U.S. dollars by the year 2025.

This statistic shows the leading country markets for outerwear tops in the outdoor apparel sector in Europe in 2014. Germany represented the biggest market, accounting for ** percent of sales value.

This statistic shows the projected cooking, entertaining and recreation products market size worldwide in 2020 and 2024. According to the source, the market size for these products will reach 11.5 billion U.S. dollars in 2024.