Australia Athletic Apparel and Footwear Industry Outlook to 2017

Feb. 28, 2013 - PRLog -- The report titled “Australia Athletic Apparel and Footwear Industry Outlook to 2017-Surging Participation in Sports Paving Way for Growth” provides a comprehensive analysis of the market size of the Australia athletic apparel and footwear industry, market segmentation of athletic apparel by gender and athletic footwear by various categories of athletic footwear. The report also provides the competitive landscape of major players in Australia athletic wear market along with major trends and developments of athletic apparel and footwear industry in Australia. An analysis of the future of Australia athletic apparel and footwear industry is provided on the basis of revenue of the market over next five years.

The athletic apparel market in Australia is small, competitive and well serviced by domestic companies. The sports apparel and footwear market in the country is characterized by intense competition which poses major threat to the leading companies. The competition in sportswear industry in the country is not confined to the presence of major international brands alone. Several regional and national competitors also provide inferior quality goods at low prices. The market in Australia, majorly represented by the operations of Rebel Sports, Amart All Sports, Lorna Jane and others is highly competitive. The domestic brands have captured the market share of international giants and strengthened its foothold on large scale in the country.

The Australian market for sports apparel has experienced rapid growth over the last two years due to the increased desire for participation in sports and fitness activities among the masses. The revenue of the athletic apparel industry in Australia has grown at a CAGR of grew by 8.3% from 2006-2012. The revenue inclined from USD ~ million in 2006 to USD ~ million in 2012.

Over the period 2006-2009, the athletic footwear market has showcased considerable growth due to major sporting events held in the country during the period. This has in turn amplified the demand for athletic footwear in the country. The athletic footwear market revenue in Australia has increased from USD ~ million in 2006 to USD ~ million in 2012.

Men’s wear is the largest segment of Australia athletic apparel market. The segment held ~% of the athletic apparel market in the country in 2012 and was valued at USD ~ million. Out of the total athletic apparel market in Australia of USD ~ million, women contributed nearly ~% to the overall athletic apparel market in 2012.