Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 0.1 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €6.6bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Industry players are increasingly investing in the digitalisation and optimisation of their sales channels
- The distribution structures in the retail of sports and camping goods have changed in Germany, with online retail playing an increasingly important role.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
The demand for environmentally friendly products will continue to increase in the future
- There is a clear trend towards sustainable products in the retail sector for sporting and camping goods.
Biggest companies in the Sports and Camping Gear Retailing in Germany
There are no companies that hold a large enough market share in the Sports and Camping Gear Retailing in Germany industry for IBISWorld to include in this product.
Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Sportswear and sporting goods, Sports shoes and Large sports equipment. Sportswear and sporting goods is the largest segment of the Sports and Camping Gear Retailing in Germany.
Trends and Insights
Sportswear and sports articles are increasingly being worn in everyday life as well
- The sportswear and sporting goods product segment includes functional sportswear, equipment and accessories for training, play and leisure.
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The industry comprises companies that sell sporting and camping goods to end customers primarily through their shops. This includes companies with online sales channels, provided these are not the main business. The industry does not include retailers that sell regular clothing as part of their main activity but still carry sportswear in their product range.
What's included in this industry?
Retail sale of sportswear and sporting goodsRetail sale of sports shoesRetail sale of large sports equipmentRetail sale of camping goodsCompanies
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Related Terms
MODULAR EQUIPMENT SYSTEMSWEARABLE TECHNOLOGYPerformance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Personalised sports and camping articles increase customer satisfaction. Personalised products fulfil specific customer wishes, which leads to higher profit margins and bette...
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- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Factors that influence volatility in the industry
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
Products and Markets
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Analyst insight
Sportswear and articles are increasingly being used in everyday life. Increasing health awareness is boosting demand for sports shoes, while sales of camping articles are ben...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
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In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
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Analyst insights
Many small retailers characterise the sector. This results from the large number of independent retailers who dominate the market due to their large number, despite having fe...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
German retailers of sporting and camping goods must comply with the Product Safety Act to ensure that their products meet safety requirements. In addition, they are regulated...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
The shortage of skilled labour in the sporting and camping goods industry is increasing personnel costs. This shortage makes it more difficult to find qualified employees, al...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Sports and Camping Gear Retailing industry in Germany in 2024?
The market size of the Sports and Camping Gear Retailing industry in Germany is €6.6bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Sports and Camping Gear Retailing in Germany industry in 2024?
There are 6,212 businesses in the Sports and Camping Gear Retailing industry in Germany, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Sports and Camping Gear Retailing industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Sports and Camping Gear Retailing industry in Germany has been growing at a CAGR of 0.1 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Sports and Camping Gear Retailing industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Sports and Camping Gear Retailing industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What does the Sports and Camping Gear Retailing in Germany include?
Retail sale of sportswear and sporting goods and Retail sale of sports shoes are part of the Sports and Camping Gear Retailing industry.
How competitive is the Sports and Camping Gear Retailing industry in Germany?
The level of competition is low and steady in the Sports and Camping Gear Retailing industry in Germany.
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Competitors
- Sporting & Outdoor Equipment Retailers in Germany
Complementors
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International industries
- Sporting Goods Stores in the US
- Sporting and Outdoor Equipment Retailers in the UK
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Key data sources in Germany include:
- German Federal Statistics Office (Destatis)
- European Statistics Office (Eurostat)
- United Nations Comtrade
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