Global Bowling Market Overview
Bowling remains a popular recreational and competitive sport worldwide, supported by equipment sales, bowling alleys, and entertainment venues. The market is influenced by consumer leisure spending, innovations in equipment, and the growth of family entertainment centers.
Segments Analysis
· By Type:
o Bowling Balls (polyester, urethane, reactive resin, particle)
o Bowling Pins (synthetic, wooden)
o Bowling Accessories (bags, shoes, gloves, lane maintenance products)
o Bowling Lanes & Scoring Systems (expanded segment for infrastructure)
· By Application:
o Sporting Goods Retailers
o Department Stores
o Online Retail
o Bowling Alleys & Entertainment Centers (added segment for direct B2B sales)
Regional Analysis
· North America: Largest market, strong presence of bowling alleys and leagues; equipment innovation and brand loyalty drive sales.
· Europe: Moderate growth; recreational bowling popular in Germany, UK, and Italy; focus on eco‑friendly pins and lanes.
· Asia‑Pacific: Fastest growth; China, India, and Japan expanding bowling centers; rising middle‑class leisure spending.
· South America: Brazil and Argentina lead; growth tied to entertainment complexes.
· Middle East & Africa: Niche demand in malls and luxury entertainment venues.
Porter’s Five Forces
· Supplier Power: Moderate — specialized manufacturers of balls and pins hold expertise.
· Buyer Power: High — consumers and bowling centers have many brand options.
· Threat of New Entrants: Moderate — capital required for lane infrastructure but accessories easier to enter.
· Threat of Substitutes: Moderate — other indoor leisure activities compete for consumer time.
· Competitive Rivalry: High — multiple global and regional brands compete on performance, design, and price.
SWOT Analysis
· Strengths: Established global popularity; wide consumer base; strong league and recreational presence.
· Weaknesses: High infrastructure costs for bowling centers; declining participation in some mature markets.
· Opportunities: Growth in Asia; integration with entertainment complexes; online retail expansion.
· Threats: Rising competition from alternative leisure activities; maintenance costs for alleys.
Trend Analysis
· Smart scoring systems and digital integration.
· Eco‑friendly pins and lane materials.
· Customizable bowling balls with advanced materials.
· Growth of bowling as part of family entertainment centers.
· Expansion of online sales channels for accessories.
Drivers & Challenges
Drivers:
· Rising disposable income and leisure spending.
· Expansion of entertainment complexes and malls.
· Growth of online retail for bowling equipment.
Challenges:
· High cost of setting up and maintaining bowling alleys.
· Declining league participation in some regions.
· Competition from other indoor sports and digital entertainment.
Value Chain Analysis
1. Raw materials — plastics, resins, wood, synthetic composites.
2. Manufacturing — bowling balls, pins, accessories.
3. Distribution — sporting goods retailers, online platforms, direct sales to bowling centers.
4. End users — recreational players, professional leagues, entertainment venues.
5. After‑sales — lane maintenance, ball resurfacing, replacement pins.
Expanded Key Players
· Brunswick Bowling Products
· Storm Bowling
· Ebonite International
· Motiv Bowling
· QubicaAMF Worldwide
· Dexter Bowling (shoes)
· Hammer Bowling
· Columbia 300
· Regional brands and distributors in Asia and Europe
Quick Recommendations for Stakeholders
· Manufacturers: Invest in eco‑friendly materials and smart scoring systems to differentiate.
· Retailers: Expand online channels and bundle accessories for recreational players.
· Bowling Centers: Integrate bowling with broader entertainment offerings to attract families.
· Investors: Focus on Asia‑Pacific expansion and companies with strong online presence.
· Policy Makers: Support sports infrastructure development and promote bowling as a recreational sport.
1. Market Overview of Bowling
1.1 Bowling Market Overview
1.1.1 Bowling Product Scope
1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
1.2 Bowling Market Size by Regions:
1.3 Bowling Historic Market Size by Regions
1.4 Bowling Forecasted Market Size by Regions
1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
1.5.1 North America
1.5.2 East Asia
1.5.3 Europe
1.5.4 South Asia
1.5.5 Southeast Asia
1.5.6 Middle East
1.5.7 Africa
1.5.8 Oceania
1.5.9 South America
1.5.10 Rest of the World
1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Projections
1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact Bowling Sales Market by Type
2.1 Global Bowling Historic Market Size by Type
2.2 Global Bowling Forecasted Market Size by Type
2.3 Bowling Balls
2.4 Bowling Pins
2.5 Bowling Accessories
3. Covid-19 Impact Bowling Sales Market by Application
3.1 Global Bowling Historic Market Size by Application
3.2 Global Bowling Forecasted Market Size by Application
3.3 Sporting Goods Retailers
3.4 Department Stores
3.5 Online Retail
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
4.1 Global Bowling Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
4.2 Global Bowling Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
4.3 Global Bowling Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in Bowling Business
5.1
5.1.1 Company Profile
5.1.2 Bowling Product Specification
5.1.3 Bowling Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
6.1 North America Bowling Market Size
6.2 North America Bowling Key Players in North America
6.3 North America Bowling Market Size by Type
6.4 North America Bowling Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
7.1 East Asia Bowling Market Size
7.2 East Asia Bowling Key Players in North America
7.3 East Asia Bowling Market Size by Type
7.4 East Asia Bowling Market Size by Application
8. Europe
8.1 Europe Bowling Market Size
8.2 Europe Bowling Key Players in North America
8.3 Europe Bowling Market Size by Type
8.4 Europe Bowling Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
9.1 South Asia Bowling Market Size
9.2 South Asia Bowling Key Players in North America
9.3 South Asia Bowling Market Size by Type
9.4 South Asia Bowling Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
10.1 Southeast Asia Bowling Market Size
10.2 Southeast Asia Bowling Key Players in North America
10.3 Southeast Asia Bowling Market Size by Type
10.4 Southeast Asia Bowling Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
11.1 Middle East Bowling Market Size
11.2 Middle East Bowling Key Players in North America
11.3 Middle East Bowling Market Size by Type
11.4 Middle East Bowling Market Size by Application
12. Africa
12.1 Africa Bowling Market Size
12.2 Africa Bowling Key Players in North America
12.3 Africa Bowling Market Size by Type
12.4 Africa Bowling Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
13.1 Oceania Bowling Market Size
13.2 Oceania Bowling Key Players in North America
13.3 Oceania Bowling Market Size by Type
13.4 Oceania Bowling Market Size by Application
14. South America
14.1 South America Bowling Market Size
14.2 South America Bowling Key Players in North America
14.3 South America Bowling Market Size by Type
14.4 South America Bowling Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
15.1 Rest of the World Bowling Market Size
15.2 Rest of the World Bowling Key Players in North America
15.3 Rest of the World Bowling Market Size by Type
15.4 Rest of the World Bowling Market Size by Application
16 Bowling Market Dynamics
16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
16.4 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
18 Regulatory Information
17 Analyst's Viewpoints/Conclusions
18 Appendix
18.1 Research Methodology
18.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
18.1.2 Data Source
18.2 Disclaimer
Segments Analysis
· By Type:
o Bowling Balls (polyester, urethane, reactive resin, particle)
o Bowling Pins (synthetic, wooden)
o Bowling Accessories (bags, shoes, gloves, lane maintenance products)
o Bowling Lanes & Scoring Systems (expanded segment for infrastructure)
· By Application:
o Sporting Goods Retailers
o Department Stores
o Online Retail
o Bowling Alleys & Entertainment Centers (added segment for direct B2B sales)
Regional Analysis
· North America: Largest market, strong presence of bowling alleys and leagues; equipment innovation and brand loyalty drive sales.
· Europe: Moderate growth; recreational bowling popular in Germany, UK, and Italy; focus on eco‑friendly pins and lanes.
· Asia‑Pacific: Fastest growth; China, India, and Japan expanding bowling centers; rising middle‑class leisure spending.
· South America: Brazil and Argentina lead; growth tied to entertainment complexes.
· Middle East & Africa: Niche demand in malls and luxury entertainment venues.
