Global Cricket Gloves Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Global Cricket Gloves Market Outlook

The global cricket gloves market size reached a value of approximately USD 62.33 billion in 2023. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.20% between 2024 and 2032, reaching a value of USD 82.52 billion by 2032.

Key Trends in the Market

Cricket gloves are protective gear that are usually worn by the batsman and the wicket keeper to protect their hands and wrists from damage. These gloves have individual sections for each finger and are considered an essential part of the cricket kit.

• Various educational institutions are focussing on incorporating cricket as a physical education program which is motivating various students to actively pursue careers in the sport, resulting in the overall cricket gloves market growth.

• The global reach of the sport has increased the number of people participating in cricket, further encouraging the establishment of cricket academies. This is resulting in the increased demand for cricket related protective gear including gloves.

• Increasing female participation in different sporting activities and the growing popularity of women’s cricket tournaments have encouraged women to pursue cricket as a career, favouring the market growth.

Market Analysis

Based on product type, the market is divided into sausage finger, multi-piece, and hybrid. On the basis of distribution channels, the market is categorised into hypermarkets and supermarkets, independent sports outlets, franchised sports outlets, and online, among others. By region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global cricket gloves market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

• Adidas AG

• Puma SE

• Reebok International Ltd.

• Kookaburra Sport Pty Ltd

• Gunn & Moore (GM)

• GRAY-NICOLLS

• Slazenger

• Cosco India Limited 

• The Masuri Group Ltd

• Spartan Sports Pty Ltd

• Others

Market Share by Product Type

The hybrid segment is expected to account for a significant share in the market as it provides combined advantages of both multi-piece gloves and sausage finger gloves. Several players look for gloves that are capable of providing characteristics of both modern and traditional gloves in order to strike a correct balance between protection, performance, and flexibility. Hybrid gloves provide better protection and have a soft leather inner palm, making them extremely comfortable. This is increasing the demand for hybrid gloves among players, enabling the segment to have a significant share of the cricket gloves market.

Market Share by Region

The Asia Pacific is expected to account for a significant market share owing to the growing cricket culture in countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Australia, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The presence of a large cricket fan base is encouraging several individuals to play it as a hobby or take it up as a career.

Additionally, the increasing popularity of IPL matches in India and introduction of cricket in the physical education course in the country are also fuelling the cricket gloves market demand in the region.

Competitive Landscape

Adidas AG was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany. The company manufactures and supplies apparel, footwear, and accessories to professional athletes and other sports persons globally.

Puma SE is a sportswear company that was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany. The company is known for designing and manufacturing athletic and casual footwear and accessories and apparels.

Reebok International Ltd. was established in 1958 and has its headquarters located in Massachusetts, United States. The sporting goods company mainly focuses on providing fitness footwear and clothing.

Other major players in the cricket gloves market include Kookaburra Sport Pty Ltd, Gunn & Moore (GM), GRAY-NICOLLS, Slazenger, Cosco India Limited, The Masuri Group Ltd, and Spartan Sports Pty Ltd, among others.

Key Highlights of the Report