Knee Pads Market

Global Knee Pads Market Size (2024 to 2029)

In 2023, the global knee pads market size was valued at USD 5.92 Billion. The global knee pads market is expected to reach USD 7.74 billion by 2029 from USD 6.19 billion in 2024, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.56% from 2024 to 2029.

Knee pads are designed to protect against the impact of injuries or sudden falls by providing cushioning when kneeling and firmly staying in one position. A knee pad works by minimizing the impact on the knee against penetration by sharp objects or hard ground to prevent a fracture on the patella, which is most vulnerable to fractures. It helps gain confidence at work and improves the person's efficiency. Furthermore, a knee pad saves a person's money, far cheaper than the amount required to treat a knee injury. Being versatile, it is worn by people whenever there is a fear of a lot of pressure on the knees due to some activity that must be performed. Therefore, such benefits are anticipated to drive the global knee pads market over the forecast period.

MARKET DRIVERS

The growing interest in sports activities among people of all age groups worldwide is boosting the demand for knee pads and propelling the global market growth.

There has been a massive rise in the adoption of knee pads by sportsmen and sportswomen involved in various activities such as roller skating, cycling, skateboarding, volleyball, cricket, handball, polo, basketball, dancing, and football, to name a few. Furthermore, since the padding of the knee provides excellent protection against knee injuries and accidents, people highly adopt it in many recreational and sports activities.

The increase in the number of cars and the poor infrastructure around the world is expected to catalyze the growth of the global knee pads market.

The increased emphasis on life safety in adventure sports, rapid increase in the number of motorcycle events, high demand for specialized knee pads for aesthetic appeal, increasing incidence of traffic accidents involving cyclists and motorcyclists, and widespread adoption of neoprene knee pads due to technological advancements are among the significant factors driving the growth of the market. Knee pads are also used in various trades, including military uniforms, police SWAT teams, and others like army combat uniforms and navy army uniforms. Also, to protect the soft baby knees, knees are padded with flexible and ultra-resistant foam. Further, a knee pad allows the person to play confidently without worrying about knee damage during volleyball games. Thus, the market is foreseen to be driven profitably owing to these factors.

The awareness among people for the significant number of benefits provided by a knee pad drives the market growth. Furthermore, there has been rising concern regarding osteoarthritis across the world. Wearing knee pads can protect the person against osteoarthritis. It helps with maximum protection by conserving heat and preventing knee joints from getting cold, supporting joint stability, and limiting joint movement to prevent injury. Also, knee joint rheumatism, sprains, arthritis, joint stiffness, and other joint diseases can be cured effectively using knee pads. Thus, these factors are also expected to drive the market's growth.

MARKET RESTRAINTS

The primary factor behind the downfall of the global knee pads market over the forecast period is the negative health aspect concerning most users' adoption of knee pads worldwide.

It has been observed that the prolonged is likely to affect muscle, causing a decrease in strength, leaving no strong muscles to protect the knees. Also, poor local blood circulation around that area, a sense of discomfort in the knees, and insufficient blood supply would result in wearing it for a long time, especially in patients with osteoarthritis, leading to non-functioning of the knee, which further restrains the growth of the market. Moreover, due to the ability of knee pads to keep the knee warm, a particular compression would affect the patella, making exercise quite tricky. This would also restrain the market growth. Strict government regulations and standards and the use of substitute raw materials are further expected to hamper the global knee pads market growth.

IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE GLOBAL KNEE PADS MARKET

Knee pads, also called knee braces, are protective gear to protect against the impact of injuries. They are worn to provide padding during prolonged kneeling and protect from falling to the ground and hitting an obstacle, thus, preventing lifelong consequences from wear and tear of the knee. Knee pads might be made up of various materials that are flexible, durable, and protective, like polyethylene (PE), polyurethane (PU), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), and polystyrene insulating foams.

Knee injuries might occur when a lot of pressure is put on the knees due to specific jobs if the knees are unprotected. Thus, knee pads must be worn at such jobs, helping the padding reduce impact forces acting on the musculoskeletal system. Nylon, cotton, and neoprene pads have significantly minimized the risk of serious injury from bumps, crawls, knees, and skids, reducing 56% of knee injuries in athletes.

The global knee pads market has had a negative impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic since it has resulted in the lockdown of factories for the production of knee braces in industries and the closure of online platforms, stores, and retail stores. This has only affected the scale of production but also the growth of these industries, along with the trade of these products. This has obstructed the sales of knee braces in various countries worldwide, slowing market growth.

REPORT COVERAGE

SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS

Global Knee Pads Market Analysis By Type

The sports knee pad segment is foreseen to dominate the market under this segment. This is because there are greater chances of injuries due to falls or any other accident during the play. Thus, sportspersons need to wear knee pads to protect the knees against any injuries caused by falls or any outbreak, being the most vital part of the body for standing.

The industrial knee pad segment is expected to grow considerably during the forecast period in the global market owing to the large number of Industrial workers adopting knee pads. In addition, such workplaces often require machinery, assembly, and tools and equipment disassembly, which might be hazardous to the worker, causing hand burns, abrasions, back sprains, and other physical injuries. Thus, requiring knee pads.

Global Knee Pads Market Analysis By Price

Professional knee pads in the range of  $25 to $50 are foreseen to dominate the segment owing to their design for general use. Being not too costly, it attracts customers with its ergonomic shape with elastic straps fastened around the legs to provide comfort and protection while kneeling on hard surfaces.

Knee pads in the above USD 100 are presumed to hold a significant market share owing to their high-quality padding for employees involved in the construction and agriculture industries.

Global Knee Pads Market Analysis By Application

The knee pads for kids and babies are anticipated to hold a significant market share owing to the strong protection a knee pad provides to protect their soft and sensitive skin against injury. In addition, these thick padded materials provide maximum comfort to the baby's knees.

Knee pads for Senior Citizens are expected to dominate the segment due to the rising elderly population prone to many knee-related disorders, causing their knees to weaken. They help to provide compression to relieve knee pain by supporting the knee area, protecting to knee from the risk of further damage, improving blood circulation in the knee area, increasing proprioception, and limiting patella movement.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

The region of North America is expected to dominate the global knee pads market. This is attributed to the rise of e-commerce, which makes the North American region one of the largest markets for professional knee braces. In addition, there has been an increased incidence of motorcycle accidents across the region due to the growth in the number of automobiles with the presence of poor infrastructure, which has further mandated the use of knee pads for protection, leading to the growth of the knee pads market. Moreover, due to the rising demand for protective gear, increasing stringency of regulations for workers in industries, construction, and agricultural work, and the growing need to provide durable security equipment for high-use environments, the region has been witnessing a steady increase in the market.

Also, in the countries such as Canada, the increased demand for products among online customers increasing the number of female workers in industries has resulted in an increased demand for products like knee pads, which are further presumed to drive the growth of the global knee pads market in the region of North America.

Europe is expected to grow profitably over the forecast period owing to more excellent knowledge and awareness of the product among people, high adoption of professional knee pads owing to their ergonomic benefits, and more companies guaranteeing protection against possible accidents in the workplace. Such factors are expected to drive the growth of the regional market.

Asia-Pacific region is estimated to hold significant global knee pads market revenue over the forecast period. This is attributed to factors such as the high adoption of tactical and military personnel wearing knee pads by military people for protection against hits, abrasions, and ballistic attacks, the increase in population and car accidents, and increasing demand for these products in high-economic status countries such as China and India.

In Latin America, industrialization, urban development, and labor demand are expected to drive the regional knee pads market growth.

The knee pad market in the Middle East and Africa is prophesied to propel due to increasing awareness among industrial workers and players regarding the benefits of knee pads, leading to its growing consumption amongst industrial end users.

KEY PLAYERS IN THE GLOBAL KNEE PAD MARKET

There are several significant players in the global knee pads market; ASICS Corporation, Bashlin Industries, Inc., Klein Tools, Inc., Custom LeatherCraft Manufacturing LLC, Bauerfeind, Decathlon, Ergodyne, DamascusGear, AGPTEK, Li Ning (China) Sporting Goods Co., Ltd., ALLEGRO INDUSTRIES, FOX, Honeywell International Inc., Arc'teryx, IRWIN TOOLS, Marquee Brands, Limitless Barriers, Inc., Portwest, Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., ALTA Industries, Nike, Inc., Pull'R Holding Company LLC, BARSKA, G-Form Inc., Skan Technologies, LLC.

RECENT HAPPENINGS IN THE MARKET

• In Nov 2022, Klein Tools launched high-quality knee pads with heavy-duty hinges as a durable and comfortable knee solution. In addition, it has a gel and foam padded pocket designed to protect the most demanding environments and to maximize pressure distribution giving all-day comfort for an extended period.
• In Jul 2022, Fiona Devaney, a former model and practicing yoga teacher, launched Maät 1.0 leggings with built-in knee pads to eliminate the need for yogis to cushion their knees.

DETAILED SEGMENTATION OF THE GLOBAL KNEE PAD MARKET INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT

The global knee pad market research report has been segmented and sub-segmented based on the type, price, application, and region.

By Type

• Basic Knee Pad
• Industrial Knee Pad
• Military Knee Pad
• Sports Knee Pad

By Price

• Under $25
• $25-$50
• $51- $100
• Above $100

By Application

• Kids
• Teenagers and Adults
• Senior Citizens

By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa