Key Highlights
- Sports equipment retail market includes ball sports equipment, adventure sports equipment, fishing equipment, golf equipment, racket sports equipment, winter sports equipment, specialist footwear, and all other dedicated sports equipment. It includes non-motorized bicycles and their accessories. Market value represents the retail sales.
- The South African sports equipment retail market recorded revenues of $293.7 billion in 2024, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.4% between 2019 and 2024.
- Clothing, footwear, and accessories specialists account for the largest proportion of sales in the South African sports equipment retail market in 2024. Sales through this channel generated $131.6 billion, equivalent to 44.8% of the market's overall value
- In 2024, the South African sports equipment retail market grew by 1.3% annually, fueled by infrastructure development, including sports complexes and recreational facilities, which have enhanced access to sports activities.
Scope
- Save time carrying out entry-level research by identifying the size, growth, major segments, and leading players in the sports equipment retail market in South Africa
- Use the Five Forces analysis to determine the competitive intensity and therefore attractiveness of the sports equipment retail market in South Africa
- Leading company profiles reveal details of key sports equipment retail market players’ global operations and financial performance
- Add weight to presentations and pitches by understanding the future growth prospects of the South Africa sports equipment retail market with five year forecasts
Reasons to Buy
- What was the size of the South Africa sports equipment retail market by value in 2024?
- What will be the size of the South Africa sports equipment retail market in 2029?
- What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the South Africa sports equipment retail market?
- How has the market performed over the last five years?
- Who are the top competitors in South Africa's sports equipment retail market?
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Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- Foschini Group Ltd
- Frasers Group plc
- NIKE Inc
- Decathlon SA

