Grip Tape Market Report 2025

The grip tape market size has been grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $0.55 billion in 2024 to $0.59 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The expansion during the historic period can be attributed to a rise in sports participation, an increase in DIY projects, the growth of skateboarding culture, the expansion of industrial applications, and a growing demand for high-durability materials.

The grip tape market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $0.81 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The expected growth during the forecast period can be credited to the increasing popularity of e-sports and extreme sports, a rising demand for customized grip tapes, greater adoption in medical applications, expansion in the construction sector, and growth in personal protective equipment. Key trends during this period include a move toward biodegradable materials, innovations in non-slip coatings, the growth of wearable technology applications, the integration of smart adhesives, and advancements in adhesive technologies.

The increasing popularity of extreme sports is expected to drive the growth of the grip tape market. Extreme sports, such as skateboarding, snowboarding, and rock climbing, are high-adrenaline activities that involve risk, skill, and specialized equipment. These sports are gaining popularity as people seek adventure, offering a sense of excitement, freedom, and accomplishment. The thrill of risk-taking makes them appealing to enthusiasts. Grip tape plays a key role in boosting the popularity of these sports by providing better traction and control, allowing athletes to perform tricks and maneuvers safely and with more confidence. For example, a report published by Storage Café in July 2023 noted a rise in online interest in extreme sports in the U.S. by 8%, with skateboarding and mountain biking leading the way, with 550,000 and 450,000 searches, respectively. As a result, the growing demand for extreme sports is expected to fuel the growth of the grip tape market.

Major companies in the grip tape market are focusing on innovation, particularly with anti-slip tape, to improve safety and durability across industrial, commercial, and residential applications. Anti-slip tape is an adhesive strip with a textured surface that enhances traction on slippery surfaces, thereby reducing the risk of slips and falls. It also provides durability for both indoor and outdoor use. For example, in March 2023, Jessup Manufacturing Company, a U.S.-based producer of sports grip tapes and adhesive-coated films, launched ReCon, an innovative anti-slip tape. This product stands out as the first to incorporate Nike Grind's post-industrial recycled rubber from footwear manufacturing, offering enhanced slip resistance, durability, and sustainability while meeting key safety standards. ReCon is suitable for various industries, including commercial kitchens, healthcare, and schools.

In March 2022, the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL), a U.S.-based professional field lacrosse league, partnered with VukGripz, a company specializing in high-performance grip tapes for sports equipment. This collaboration aims to improve athletes' grip and control during gameplay while advancing grip technology in professional lacrosse. The partnership is set to enhance performance and provide cutting-edge grip solutions for the sport.

Major players in the grip tape market are 3M Company, Avery Dennison Corporation, Tesa SE, Brady Corporation, Intertape Polymer Group Inc., Shurtape Technologies LLC, Incom Inc., Wooster Products Inc., Jessup Manufacturing Company, INDASA - Indústria de Abrasivos S.A., Heskins LLC, Sure-Foot Industries Corporation, GripTek, Moonshine Mfg, GripGuard Pty. Ltd., Gator Grip, Zipker International, BASKETO, Saathsaath Industry, MOB Grip.

North America was the largest region in the grip tape market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in grip tape report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the grip tape market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Grip tape generally refers to a textured, adhesive-backed material designed to provide better traction and grip on surfaces. It is typically made from a durable, rough material resembling sandpaper, with a sticky backing that ensures it stays securely in place.

The types of grip tape are abrasive and non-abrasive. Abrasive grip tape is a slip-resistant adhesive coated with gritty substances such as aluminum oxide or silicon carbide to improve traction and prevent slipping. It is made from materials such as silicone, polyurethane (PU), rubber-based foam, sandpaper, fabric, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Available in various thicknesses, it can range from less than 0.5 mm to over 1 mm. Key end users include sports and recreation, healthcare, transportation, industrial manufacturing, and consumer goods.

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The grip tape market consists of sales of adhesive-backed traction materials, and specialized anti-slip tapes. 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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