Sports Luggage Market Report 2025

This Sports Luggage Market report delivers an in-depth analysis of the market’s key characteristics, including size, growth potential, and segmentation. It provides a detailed breakdown of the market across major regions and leading countries, highlighting historical data and future growth projections. The report also examines the competitive landscape, market share insights, emerging trends, and strategic developments shaping the market.

The sports luggage market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.96 billion in 2024 to $2.09 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the increasing awareness of fitness, the rise in adventure tourism, the growth in the number of fitness clubs, the rise of fashion-conscious athletes, and the growing adoption of smart luggage.

The sports luggage market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.68 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to rising disposable incomes, increasing participation in ball sports activities, greater urbanization, the growing popularity of e-commerce, and the expanding penetration of online platforms. Key trends in the forecast period include technological advancements, smart luggage, water-resistant fabrics, multi-purpose bags, and wheeled duffel bags.

The growth of the sports luggage market is expected to be driven by the increasing participation in sports. Sports participation involves individuals engaging in physical activities, either recreationally or competitively, across various sports. More people participating in sports promotes physical health, mental well-being, social interaction, and community building. This rise in sports participation is fueled by factors such as heightened health awareness, greater youth involvement through school and government initiatives, and improved community infrastructure that offers better access to facilities. Sports luggage plays a vital role in supporting sports participation by providing athletes with organized, secure, and convenient storage for their gear, making it easier to transport equipment to training sessions, competitions, and events. For example, in September 2023, the National Federation of State High Schools (NFHS) reported that in the 2022-23 school year, 7.85 million students participated in high school sports, showing an increase of about 0.24 million, or over three percent, compared to the previous year. Additionally, a July 2023 report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicated that in 2022, nearly all individuals aged 15 and older engaged in sports activities on an average day, with men spending an average of 5.8 hours on these activities, while women spent 5.1 hours. As a result, the increasing involvement in sports is driving growth in the sports luggage market.

Companies in the sports luggage market are innovating by developing specialized products, such as racket bags, to carry and protect sports equipment and personal items. Racket bags are designed specifically to store and safeguard sports rackets, along with other gear such as shoes and accessories. For example, in March 2023, Adidas AG, a Germany-based sportswear company, introduced a new line of padel bags and backpacks, combining style and functionality. These bags feature advanced moisture-wicking technology to keep gear dry, reinforced compartments for organized storage of rackets, shoes, and accessories, and durable, lightweight materials for comfort and longevity. The ergonomic straps and padded back panels ensure optimal support for players, while the modern design incorporates Adidas’ signature branding and bold color schemes, making these bags both fashionable and practical.

In March 2022, Solace Capital Partners, a U.S.-based investment firm, acquired Sun Mountain Sports for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to support Sun Mountain Sports in expanding its product range and growing its presence in the golf industry, while maintaining its focus on innovation and quality. Sun Mountain Sports is a U.S.-based manufacturer specializing in golf equipment and accessories.

Major players in the sports luggage market are Nike Inc., Adidas AG, Under Armour Inc., The North Face Inc., ASICS Corporation, Columbia Sportswear Company, Mizuno Corporation, Quiksilver Inc., Patagonia Inc., Eastpak Inc., Herschel Supply Co., Osprey Packs Inc., High Sierra Sport Company, BAGGU Inc., Dakine Inc., Roxy Inc., Speedo International Ltd., VINEX Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., Xiamen Sunrise Sports Co. Ltd., Grit Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the sports luggage market in 2024. The regions covered in sports luggage report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the sports luggage market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Sports luggage refers to a category of travel bags and containers specifically designed to carry sports equipment and gear. These bags are used for transporting items such as balls, racquets, helmets, pads, shoes, and clothing needed for various sports activities.

The primary types of sports luggage include golf luggage, ball sports luggage, racket sports luggage, hockey luggage, cricket luggage, and others. Golf luggage, for example, consists of specialized bags and cases designed to transport golf equipment such as clubs, balls, tees, and apparel. Sports luggage is made from materials such as nylon, polyester, canvas, and leather and is sold through various distribution channels, including supermarkets, hypermarkets, specialty stores, online stores, and more.

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The sports luggage market consists of sales of duffel bags, backpacks, and wheeled bags. 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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