• More than 1 in 5 apparel and footwear products sold worldwide in 2025 was a sportswear item
• Sportswear is projected to grow at nearly 5% CAGR between 2025 and 2030, outpacing wider apparel and footwear market
• Asia Pacific set to be fastest-growing region to 2030, while North America remines largest market

Citing the latest findings on apparel and footwear insights and trends from Euromonitor International’s Passport knowledge hub, the global sportswear market is projected to exceed USD500 billion in global sales by 2030. The category is set to grow at nearly 5% CAGR between 2025 and 2030, ahead of apparel and footwear overall set to grow at less than 4% CAGR over the same period.

In 2025, more than 1 in 5 apparel and footwear products sold worldwide was a sportswear item. 

Investment-grade sportswear gains traction

Consumer behaviour is undergoing a structural shift. According to Euromonitor International’s Voice of the Consumer: Lifestyle Survey fielded in February 2026, cost pressures are fuelling more strategic purchasing decisions and accelerating market polarisation.

Marguerite LeRolland, global insight manager of insights at Euromonitor International, said: “Consumers are prioritising wellness, experiences and essential categories, while becoming more selective in fashion purchases. This is driving demand for investment-grade sportswear, particularly products that deliver performance, durability and lifestyle value.”

The result is a bifurcated market, where brands must appeal either to highly price-sensitive consumers or to those willingly to pay a premium for quality and innovation.

Macro uncertainty drives strategic transformation 

Sportswear continues to show resilience despite macroeconomic uncertainty and rising geopolitical risks as consumers prioritise their wellness despite tighter wallets.

Le Rolland states: “Sportswear remains one of the most resilient areas of fashion, where demand s underpinned by health-driven lifestyles, innovation and strong consumer engagement. Brands that embrace these opportunities through data analytics and localisation strategies will be best placed to succeed globally.”

Emerging markets fuel expansion

Regionally, the global sportswear landscape is becoming more imbalanced. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing market through 2030, driven by rising incomes, expanding middle classes and digital retail integration.

However, North America remains the largest market globally, accounting for the highest share of sales, while Europe, the Middle East and Africa continue to play a key role in global strategies.

Emerging markets, such as India and Southeast Asia, are expected to contribute significantly to incremental growth, supported by e-commerce expansion and increasing participation in sports and wellness activities.

For further insights into how sportswear brands can build resilience and capture growth opportunities, access Euromonitor’s Sportswear to 2030: Strategies for growth and resilience webinar.

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