Europe Helmet Market Size, Share and Growth Analysis Report - Forecast Trends and Outlook (2025-2034)

Europe Helmet Market Growth

In 2022, over 20,600 people were killed in the EU during road accidents, recording a year-on-year increase of 3.7%. Romania accounted for the highest share of road accidents in Europe, recording 86 fatalities per million inhabitants. Besides, 6 regions in Austria witnessed over 4000 road accidents per million inhabitants in 2022. People aged 25-49 years are at significant risk of road accidents since they account for one-third of all road fatalities in Europe. As per the market analysis, rural roads are at a relatively higher risk of witnessing road accidents than urban roads.

As per the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers, the overall sales of L-category vehicles (including scooters, mopeds, and motorcycles) registered a year-on-year growth of 11.3% during January-June 2023. Italy (19.1%), Spain (11.7%), Germany (10.1%), and France (7.5%) witnessed a significant surge in motorcycle sales, with overall two-wheeler registrations crossing 100,000 units. In the United Kingdom, 59,741 units of L-category vehicles were sold. In 2024, the sale of motorcycles in Turkey witnessed a 56.8% growth, followed by followed by Italy, Germany, and Spain. This is expected to have a favourable impact on helmet sales, as consumer awareness regarding road traffic safety soars.

Key Trends and Developments

Europe Helmet Market Trends

In 2022, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe introduced ECE 22.06 homologation helmet standards. Under these new regulations, bike helmets are required to undergo 18 safety tests, including a performance assessment of sun visors and intercom systems, coupled with the examination of their impact resistance characteristics during low and high-speed crashes. The new standards require additional tests involving assessment of rotational impact at different speeds including 7.5, 6, and 8 m/s. This is expected to bolster the demand for helmets in Europe over the forecast period.

Europe Helmet Industry Segmentation

Europe Helmet Market Share

Based on country, the market is segmented into Germany, Italy, France, and the United Kingdom, among others. Over the forecast period of 2024-2032, the United Kingdom is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.4% as the government strengthens regulations surrounding road safety.

Leading Companies in the Europe Helmet Market

Major market players are expected to equip modular helmets with smart communication technologies such as voice assistants to enable drivers to easily access important information about traffic congestion and weather patterns.

Dainese S.p.A.

Dainese S.p.A. was founded in 1972 in Molvena, Italy. It is a global leader in manufacturing high-quality apparel and protection equipment for dynamic sports such as motorcycling, with the presence of 36 stores across 7 countries.

SCHUBERTH

SCHUBERTH was founded in the 1920s in Germany. It produces a wide variety of head protection equipment, includ...

Nolangroup S.p.A.

Nolangroup S.p.A. was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Italy. It produces motorcycle accessories, Bluet...

SHARK SAS

SHARK SAS was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in France. It has sold over 11 million helmets since its fo...

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Other major players in the market are Arai Ltd., Caberg S.p.a., TECH DESIGN TEAM, S.L., Roof International, S.A.S., GIVI SPA, and UVEX Sports GmbH & Co. KG, among others.