Europe Climbing Products Market Size By Type (Apparel, Shoes, and Hardware), By Application (Men, Women, and Kids), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Europe Climbing Products Market Size And Forecast

Europe Climbing Products Market size was valued at USD 432.36 Million in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 844.56 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9.39% from 2023 to 2030.

Globalization, increasing industrialization, availability of jobs, improvements in the standard of living amongst the European population, and adoption of advanced technology is driving the growth of the European market. The overall demand for the climbing sport has been seen to be driven by the rising participation in indoor climbing by the German population. The Europe Climbing Products Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Europe Climbing Products Market Definition

Climbing is a sport or activity that involves ascending rock faces using ropes and other equipment. The goal is to reach the top of a rock face or building, which is known as the summit. During rock climbing, a variety of equipment is utilized, including equipment that is usually used to protect a climber from the effects of a fall. The rising popularity of climbing among the general public is likely to drive substantial demand for climbing products during the forecast period. Climbing is a popular activity among teenagers and young people as they consider it as an activity to improve one’s health and fitness, such as strengthening muscles, improving flexibility, reducing stress, preventing chronic diseases, and developing mental strength. Regions or countries with a growing trend of young population, as well as countries where the majority of the population is currently young are likely to offer significant opportunities for manufacturers of climbing products. This is estimated to help manufacturers consolidate their market share and revenue during the forecast period. Climbing specialized products are specially designed for rock climbers to perform their best while climbing rocks.

Climbing apparel is clothing, footwear, headwear, and other items that are suitable for climbing, including Gloves, Coats, Pants, Jackets, Shirts, Hoodies, Footwear, etc. This apparel is usually selected to suit predicted weather conditions, taking into account UPF rating (Ultraviolet Protection Factor), weight, and water and wind resistance. Some of the most important features of these types of clothes include – High-quality fabrics and materials that provide stretchability, comfort, and durability – Stitching methods that ensure the clothes remain intact even in tough conditions. Typical climbing shoes have a close fit, little if any padding, and a smooth, sticky rubber sole with an extended rubber rand. Unsuited to walking and hiking, climbing shoes are typically donned at the base of a climb. Today’s climbing shoes have been designed to give maximum ankle support, and to be durable but light in weight. Furthermore, Climbing Hardware Products include Harnesses, Helmets, Belay Devices and Descenders, Ropes, Carabiners and Quickdraws, Ice Axes, Crampons, Ascenders, Pulleys, Lanyards, Kits, Anchors, Crashpads, Packs, and Accessories. Climbing Specialized Products are worn by trekkers and climbers while rock climbing and mountaineering. It is a rapidly expanding sector of the outdoor apparel industry due to the rise in popularity of recreational activities and increased awareness about the usage of apparel in climbing.

Europe Climbing Products Market Overview

Climbing is a complete aerobics exercise that offers lots of health benefits to the exerciser. Climbing needs lots of strength as the exerciser uses all the body muscles during climbing or bouldering. It makes the heart pump more to burn more calories from the body. A climber or exerciser with an average weight might burn around 600 calories per hour during climbing exercise. Climbing exercise produces a steadier and sustained heart rate as it is an interval-based exercise that produces more short anaerobic bursts of power over other cardio exercises. Exercisers use the lower body to push the body up with the glute’s quads, hamstrings, and calves. On the other hand, the back, chest, shoulders, and arms work together to pull the body in an upward direction. Climbing helps the exercisers to increase their core strength, flexibility, and improve coordination.

Import or custom tariff or duty is a tax levied by the governments on the value including freight and insurance of imported products. Different countries around the world apply different tariffs on different types of products. Some countries such as developed countries have very high duties and taxes, and others such as developing and underdeveloped economies relatively apply low duties and taxes. European Union provides free trade amongst 28 member countries of the EU, but it levies common tariffs from imported products from non-EU countries and the countries outside Europe. According to the Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) Report, April 2020, the European Union levies a common tariff on imported apparel ranging from 6.3%–12%; on the other hand, the tariff on imported footwear ranging from 3%–17%.

Europe is one of the significant regions that drive the growth of the various economies across the region. Globalization, increasing industrialization, availability of jobs, improvements in the standard of living amongst the European population, adoption of advanced technology is driving the growth of the European market. Thus, the European population has no or minimum time for leisure, fitness, and other exercises due to freelancing jobs, overtime, poor work-life balance, and the rest of the others. Thus, the demand for indoor climbing is growing amongst the European population. The European population is taking an active part in indoor climbing across the region. According to the International Fachmesse fürSportartikel und Sport mode (ISPO) Munich, 2019, approximately 500,000 people had practiced indoor climbing at indoor climbing gyms and walls in Germany. The overall demand for the climbing sport has been seen to be driven by the rising participation in indoor climbing by the German population. Thus, the development and construction of indoor climbing gyms and walls are rising across the country. Germany alone has approximately 500 indoor climbing gyms and walls for the highly interested German population

Europe Climbing Products MarketSegmentation Analysis

The Europe Climbing Products Market is segmented on the basis of Type, Application, and Geography.

Europe Climbing Products Market, By Type

• Apparel• Shoes• Hardware

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Based on Type, the market is bifurcated into Apparel, Shoes, and Hardware. Apparel accounted for the largest market share and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.01% during the forecast period. It is critical to choose the right apparel or clothing to exercise climbing either indoor or outdoor to ensure safety. Apparel suitable for climbing activities include pants, shorts, long sleeve shirts, tees and tanks, short sleeve shirts, tights and leggings, zips and pullovers, capris, hoodies & coats. It also protects climbers from abrasions while climbing rocks or ice walls and can be used as padding for bouldering, which involves short climbs of high difficulty over rocky terrain without ropes or harnesses. Climbing Coats are garments worn on the upper body, which are lighter and tighter in fitting and are used for outdoor recreational activities. Coats are worn by trekkers and climbers while rock climbing and mountaineering. It is a rapidly expanding sector of the outdoor apparel industry due to the rise in popularity of recreational activities and increased awareness about the usage of coats in mountaineering.

Europe Climbing Products Market, By Application

• Men• Women• Kids

On the basis of Application, the Europe Climbing Products Market has been segmented into Men, Women, and Kids. Men accounted for the largest market share and are projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 10.09% during the forecast period. The demand for outdoor climbing is high amongst the male population across the European continent. Out of the total European population, 48.2% belongs to the current male population. Since, the Sport climbing at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Men combined which was held in August 2021, rock climbing has become more popular amongst European men. At the venue held at Aomi Urban Sports Park, Tokyo, Alberto Ginés López from Spain secured first place with a gold medal, while, Jakob Schubert from Austria the third place with a bronze medal. In the same Olympics, the Mawem brothers from France reached the final. The men segment is holding the largest market share of the European Climbing Products Market during the forecasted period.

Europe Climbing Products Market, By Geography

• North America• Europe• Asia Pacific• Rest of the World

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On the basis of regional analysis, the Europe Climbing Products Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the world. U.K. accounted for the largest market share and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.64% during the forecast period. The United Kingdom is the origin of the different outdoor sports as it has approximately 400 natural rock areas around the kingdom. Thus, around one million British people participate in climbing activities every year. England has climbing destinations around Bristol and Somerset, Cheshire and Merseyside, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, the Lake District, the Peak District, the Wye Valley, and Yorkshire. Amongst these, the Peak District is the most popular climbing destination in England. Wales has 6 major climbing areas while Scotland has 23 including Glen Coe & Glen Etive, Ardgour, Ardnamurchan, Glen Nevis, Ben Nevis, and Pabbay and Mingulay, amongst others. gyms and walls for beginners, kids, students, fitness professionals, and climbers across the country

Key Players

The “Europe Climbing Products Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the market including some of the major players such as Petzl, Black Diamond, Mammut, Salewa, Edelrid, Singing Rock, Grivel, Trango, and Mad Rock. Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players.

Key Developments

• Mammut, a premiere mountain safety and outdoor brand launch its new spring 2021 product collection for climbing, mountaineering, hiking, and everyday use.

• Petzl’s Professional Division had announced an innovative new partnership program in the US and Canadian markets. The Petzl Technical Partner (PTP) Program formalizes close-working relationships with experts in vertical environments that demonstrate a thorough understanding of their industry, contribute to the development of industry best practices, and integrate Petzl products and solutions into their teaching curriculum.

• The Oberalp Group, which owns SALEWA, DYNAFIT, POMOCA, and WILD COUNTRY, has acquired EVOLV, the American climbing shoe brand from BRS Outdoor Holdings, an investment platform of BRS & Co. (“BRS”).

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