Summary

The United Kingdom is an exceptional sanctuary for water sports aficionados. This island nation's numerous aquatic playgrounds have developed a strong market for water sports gear, from the rough coastlines of Cornwall to the lovely lochs of Scotland. The UK's water sports gear market is a vibrant tapestry woven from the threads of heritage and cutting-edge technology. It is characterized by innovation, tradition, and an uncompromising desire for adventure. The water sports equipment market in the United Kingdom is a fascinating blend of history and innovation. With a centuries-long nautical heritage, the United Kingdom is a breeding ground for sailing expertise, which is reflected in the workmanship of current sailing equipment. From high-performance sails to navigational aids, cutting-edge technologies are increasingly enhancing classic vessels, ensuring both safety and fun on the water. Water sports in the United Kingdom go beyond individual interests, cultivating a sense of community and solidarity. From small rowing clubs to worldwide sailing regattas, events serve as magnets, drawing enthusiasts, professionals, and spectators together. These events not only celebrate the thrill of competition, but they also establish connections, motivate newcomers, and increase the market's energy. Aside from its coastline, the United Kingdom has a plethora of lakes, rivers, canals, and reservoirs. These inland bodies of water provide a variety of kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, and sailing opportunities for both novice and experienced water sports enthusiasts. The UK's ever-changing weather patterns contribute to the thrill of water sports. While the weather can be unpredictable, it adds an element of excitement and challenge for enthusiasts who appreciate the dynamic nature of the environment.

According to the research report "United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Overview, 2028," published by Bonafide Research, the United Kingdom Water Sports Gear market is expected to reach market size of USD 5.41 Billion by 2028. The United Kingdom has a vibrant population of water sports fans, athletes, and professionals. Across the country, clubs, schools, and organizations provide training, support, and companionship, promoting a sense of belonging and encouraging individuals to explore new water activities. Quality, durability, and performance are frequently emphasized in British-made water sports equipment. From cold-water wetsuits to precision-crafted kayaks, the market caters to the needs of enthusiasts looking for gear that can resist the UK's difficult aquatic settings. In the market for water sports equipment, there is an increasing emphasis on sustainability. Eco-friendly materials and production processes for wetsuits, surfboards, paddleboards, and other equipment have been investigated and implemented by manufacturers. This is consistent with the global trend toward ecologically sensitive products. SUP (stand-up paddleboarding) has grown in popularity in the United Kingdom. This activity allows people of all ability levels to experience water sports in a varied and accessible way. This expansion has resulted in the creation of specialty paddleboard designs, accessories, and events. The democratization of water sports has resulted in the development of adaptable equipment that accommodates a wide range of skill levels and preferences. Paddleboarding, for example, has gained international attention due to its ease of use and adaptability, encouraging the development of inflatable and rigid boards suitable for quiet lakes or exhilarating ocean waves. Customization and personalization have grown in popularity, allowing fans to modify equipment to their specific needs and preferences, whether through adjustable fittings or bespoke designs. Water sports events and contests have expanded, fostering thriving communities and increasing demand for specialty gear.

Based on product type market is divided into water sports clothes (surfing apparel, swimwear, diving suit, water polo swimsuits and caps), boards (stand-up paddle board, windsurf boards, surfing, bodyboard), sailboat, swim mask & goggles (snorkel, snorkeling masks & diving mask), personal watercraft, life jackets , BCD (buoyancy control device), cylinder & diving propulsion vehicle, swim fins (snorkeling fins & diving fins), decompression chamber, others (kayak accessories, surfing accessories, diving accessories, balls, goal posts, water shoes, watches, safety helmets). Swim fins product type is in significant demand in United Kingdom water sports gear market. The coastlines of the United Kingdom provide a variety of water-based sports such as swimming, snorkeling, diving, and surfing. Swim fins are flexible pieces of equipment that can improve performance and safety in a variety of aquatic activities. Even in the summer, the waters of the United Kingdom can be frigid. Swim fins help preserve body heat by keeping the feet covered, making it more pleasant for water enthusiasts to participate in water sports without feeling cold. Swim fins are crucial for underwater propulsion and control for divers. They assist divers with navigating currents, exploring underwater scenery, and conserving energy during long dives.

Based on distribution channel market is segmented into franchise store, specialty store, online store, supermarket/hypermarket, others (resort shops, boating and marine supply stores, direct sales, tour operators, etc.) Majority of the water sports gear products are distributed through franchise stores in United Kingdom. Furthermore, online channel is expected to grow at the fastest rate during the anticipated time frame. E-commerce systems have gotten more complex and user-friendly, making it easier for customers to browse, compare, and buy water sports equipment online. Online shopping allows customers to rapidly compare prices from many vendors. This transparency promotes competitive pricing and assists customers in finding the best offers. Mobile shopping apps have made it even easier for consumers to browse and buy water sports equipment on the go, supporting the online channel's growth. Some of the key online distributors of water sports gear in United Kingdom include, Amazon, Watersports World, Go Outdoors, and many more.

Considered in this report:
• Geography: United Kingdom
• Historic year: 2017
• Base year: 2022
• Estimated year: 2023
• Forecast year: 2028

Aspects covered in this report:
• United Kingdom Water Sports Gear market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Product Type:
• Water sports Clothes (Surfing Apparel, Swimwear, Diving Suit, Water Polo Swimsuits and Caps)
• Boards (Stand-up Paddle Board, Windsurf Boards, Surfing, Bodyboard)
• Sailboat
• Swim Mask & Goggles (Snorkel, Snorkeling Masks & Diving Mask)
• Personal Watercraft
• Life Jackets
• BCD (Buoyancy Control Device)
• Cylinder & Diving Propulsion Vehicle
• Swim Fins (Snorkeling Fins & Diving Fins)
• Decompression Chamber
• Others (Kayak Accessories, Surfing Accessories, Diving Accessories, Balls, Goal Posts, Water Shoes, Watches, Safety Helmets)

By Age Group:
• Adults
• Kids
• Geriatric

By Distribution Channel:
• Franchise Store
• Specialty Store
• Online Store
• Supermarket/Hypermarket
• Others (Resort Shops, Boating and Marine Supply Stores, Direct Sales, Tour Operators, etc.)

The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, and annual reports of companies, analyzing the government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers into regional aspects, tier aspects, age groups, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience:
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to the Water Sports Gear industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Market Structure
2.1. Market Considerate
2.2. Assumptions
2.3. Limitations
2.4. Abbreviations
2.5. Sources
2.6. Definitions
2.7. Geography
3. Research Methodology
3.1. Secondary Research
3.2. Primary Data Collection
3.3. Market Formation & Validation
3.4. Report Writing, Quality Check & Delivery
4. United Kingdom Macro Economic Indicators
5. Market Dynamics
5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Key Developments - 2021
5.3. Market Drivers & Opportunities
5.4. Market Restraints & Challenges
5.5. Market Trends
5.6. Covid-19 Effect
5.7. Supply chain Analysis
5.8. Policy & Regulatory Framework
5.9. Industry Experts Views
6. United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Overview
6.1. Market Size By Value
6.2. Market Size and Forecast By Product Type
6.3. Market Size and Forecast By Age Group
6.4. Market Size and Forecast By Distribution Channel
7. United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Segmentations
7.1. United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market, By Product Type
7.1.1. United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size, By Water Sports Clothes, 2017-2028
7.1.2. United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size, By Boards, 2017-2028
7.1.3. United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size, By Sailboat, 2017-2028
7.1.4. United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size, By Swim Mask & Goggles, 2017-2028
7.1.5. United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size, By Personal Watercraft, 2017-2028
7.1.6. United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size, By Life Jackets, 2017-2028
7.1.7. United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size, By BCD (Buoyancy Control Device), 2017-2028
7.1.8. United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size, By Cylinder & Diving Propulsion Vehicle, 2017-2028
7.1.9. United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size, By Swim Fins, 2017-2028
7.1.10. United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size, By Decompression Chamber, 2017-2028
7.1.11. United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size, By Others, 2017-2028
7.2. United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market, By Age Group
7.2.1. United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size, By Adults, 2017-2028
7.2.2. United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size, By Kids, 2017-2028
7.2.3. United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size, By Geriatric, 2017-2028
7.3. United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market, By Distribution Channel
7.3.1. United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size, By Franchise Store, 2017-2028
7.3.2. United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size, By Specialty Store, 2017-2028
7.3.3. United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size, By Online Store, 2017-2028
7.3.4. United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size, By Supermarket/Hypermarket, 2017-2028
7.3.5. United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size, By Others, 2017-2028
8. United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Opportunity Assessment
8.1. By Product Type, 2023 to 2028
8.2. By Age Group, 2023 to 2028
8.3. By Distribution Channel, 2023 to 2028
9. Competitive Landscape
9.1. Porter's Five Forces
9.2. Company Profile
9.2.1. Company 1
9.2.1.1. Company Snapshot
9.2.1.2. Company Overview
9.2.1.3. Financial Highlights
9.2.1.4. Geographic Insights
9.2.1.5. Business Segment & Performance
9.2.1.6. Product Portfolio
9.2.1.7. Key Executives
9.2.1.8. Strategic Moves & Developments
9.2.2. Company 2
9.2.3. Company 3
9.2.4. Company 4
9.2.5. Company 5
9.2.6. Company 6
9.2.7. Company 7
9.2.8. Company 8
10. Strategic Recommendations
11. Disclaimer

List of Figures
Figure 1: United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size By Value (2017, 2022 & 2028F) (in USD Billion)
Figure 2: Market Attractiveness Index, By Product Type
Figure 3: Market Attractiveness Index, By Age Group
Figure 4: Market Attractiveness Index, By Distribution Channel
Figure 5: Porter's Five Forces of United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market

List of Table

Table 1 : Influencing Factors for United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market, 2022
Table 2: United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size and Forecast By Product Type (2017, 2022 & 2028F)
Table 3: United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size and Forecast By Age Group (2017, 2022 & 2028F)
Table 4: United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size and Forecast By Distribution Channel (2017, 2022 & 2028F)
Table 5: United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size of Water Sports Clothes (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 6: United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size of Boards (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 7: United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size of Sailboat (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 8: United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size of Swim Mask & Goggles (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 9: United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size of Personal Watercraft (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 10: United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size of Life Jackets (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 11: United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size of BCD (Buoyancy Control Device) (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 12: United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size of Cylinder & Diving Propulsion Vehicle (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 13: United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size of Swim Fins (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 14: United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size of Decompression Chamber (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 15: United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size of Others (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 16: United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size of Adults (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 17: United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size of Kids (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 18: United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size of Geriatric (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 19: United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size of Franchise Store (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 20: United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size of Specialty Store (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 21: United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size of Online Store (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 22: United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size of Supermarket/Hypermarket (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 23: United Kingdom Water Sports Gear Market Size of Others (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion