Sports and fitness equipment in Europe - statistics & facts
Over the years, the European sporting goods industry has done well for itself: in Germany, for instance, net revenues of the sporting goods retail sector have more than tripled since 2005. Similar trends have been recorded for other large countries in Europe, including, but not limited to Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom (UK). When discussing sporting goods, consumers often think of sports apparel and athletic footwear, however, the term also encompasses equipment and gear for the purposes of exercise, sports, and fitness.
