South Korea Sportswear Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product (Shoes and Clothes), By Distribution Channel (Online Stores and Retail Stores), and South Korea Sportswear Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

South Korea Sportswear Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The South Korea Sportswear Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 5.98% from 2025 to 2035 
• The South Korea Sportswear Market Size is Expected to reach a significant share by 2035.  

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The South Korea Sportswear Market size is expected to grow 5.98% CAGR from 2025 to 2035, is expected to reach a significant share by 2035. Some of the major factors propelling the market are the growing need to reduce discomfort during intense physical activities, the proliferation of fitness centers, gyms, and sports clubs, and the growing demand for flexible and comfortable clothing solutions.

Market Overview

The industry that includes designing, manufacturing, and selling clothing and footwear especially for sports, fitness, and active lifestyles is known as the South Korean sportswear market. Additionally, an encouraging market outlook is provided by the rising demand for sports bras to reduce discomfort during strenuous physical activity. Furthermore, the country's market is expanding due to the growing popularity of sportswear with reflective components, which improve visibility in low light and lower the chance of accidents. In addition, people are becoming more in need of flexible and comfortable clothing options. The market is expanding as a result of this as well as the rise in gyms, fitness centers, and sports clubs. Furthermore, the incorporation of wearable technology into sportswear that helps with performance metrics tracking, vital sign monitoring, and improving people's overall experiences is bolstering the market expansion in South Korea.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the South Korea sportswear market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the South Korea sportswear market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the South Korea sportswear market. 

Driving Factors

The market is being positively impacted by the growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly sportswear options that help lower carbon emissions as well as the growing emphasis on consumers leading active and healthy lifestyles. Furthermore, industry investors are being presented with profitable growth opportunities due to the growing participation in races, tournaments, leagues, and international competitions. The market expansion in South Korea is also being driven by the growing popularity of sportswear for outdoor and adventure sports like cycling, trekking, and camping, as well as the accessibility of sportswear through both online and physical retailers.

Restraining Factors

The fair-trade Commission of South Korea has looked into claims of price-fixing by well-known outdoor sportswear companies. Companies involved may suffer legal repercussions and harm to their reputation as a result of such regulatory scrutiny.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea sportswear market share is classified into product and distribution channel.

• The clothes segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea sportswear market is segmented by product into shoes and clothes. Among these, the clothes segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.  A growing number of South Koreans are taking up active lifestyles and working out at the gym, doing yoga, and running. The desire for fashionable and practical sportswear that complements daily wear and performance has increased as a result of this fitness revolution.

• The retail stores segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea sportswear market is segmented by distribution channel into online stores and retail stores. Among these, the retail stores segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Customers appreciate being able to try on products, particularly compression clothing and performance footwear.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea sportswear market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Fila Korea
• Descente Korea
• Kolon Industries FnC
• Eungwang Circulation Co., Ltd
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at South Korea, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the South Korea Sportswear Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

South Korea Sportswear Market, By Product

• Shoes
• Clothes

South Korea Sportswear Market, By Distribution Channel

• Online Stores
• Retail Stores