Commuter Road Bike Helmets Market by Type (MTB, Road, Crono, and Others), Distribution (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Online Retails, Specialty Stores, and Departmental Stores), and Regional Analysis (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2028

Global commuter road bike helmets market is anticipated to grow at a good CAGR in the forecast period of 2021–2028. Helmets are hard and padded protective gear worn by motorcyclists to protect oneself from a head injury during accidents. They come in various sizes, shapes, ranges, and colors. Helmets are used by people riding bikes as well as cycles. Helmets provide safety to the rider’s head while commuting on a two-wheeler. 

Global Commuter Road Bike Helmets Market Analysis

It is expected that the commuter road bike helmets market will register a remarkable CAGR and the global market size will reach great heights by 2028. Rising awareness about road safety has resulted an increase in the demand for commuter road bike helmets across the world. This increase in awareness has resulted in people, of any age group, driving any two-wheeler like cycle or motor bike, wearing helmets.

Increase in the enforcement of laws to wear helmets while riding a two-wheeler has accelerated the growth of the global commuter bike helmets market

Concerns about serious injuries caused due by road accidents while commuting on a two-wheeler has driven many people to use helmets. This aspect has increased the market shares of commuter road bike helmets globally. Increase in strict laws by the government bodies regarding the use of helmets by commuters has increased the growth of the helmets market.  

Improved designs, colors, and comfort level of helmets has also attracted the customer attention and increased the market revenue of commuter road bike helmets. Also, increase in the health awareness has shifted the user’s interest in sports like cycling. This has also driven the helmets market.

Ignorance about the use of helmets for commuting by a two-wheeler is a major restraining factor for the commuter road bike helmets

According to a survey by World Health Organization in 2019, approximately 1.35 million people die in road accidents due to negligence in wearing helmets while riding. This negligence in wearing helmets acts as a major restraining factor in the growth of the commuter road bike helmets market. 

Many types of helmets are made up of thin plastic material which makes them uncomfortable to wear. This factor also hinders the helmet market growth.

Increased passion for sports like bicycling and racing are providing more opportunity for the manufacturers in the commuter road bike helmets market

As the number of bike sports like bike racing, cycling, and more have become more popular, youngsters are now adopting bike sports as their new passion and to participate in such sports, use of good quality helmets are mandatory. This has increased the opportunity for the manufacturers in the global commuter road bike helmets market to develop good helmets for racing purpose.

Strict law enforcement for wearing helmets while commuting on two wheelers has increased the growth opportunity for the manufacturing company. Moreover, increased awareness about personal safety while riding a two-wheeler has also given a chance to the manufacturers for exploring the market for commuter bike road helmets. 

Global Commuter Road Bike Helmets Market, by type:

Road helmets will continue to lead the commuter road bike helmets market due to its high safety features

Commuter road bike helmets market is segmented into different types like MTB helmets, road helmets, crono helmets, and others. Road helmets dominates the helmet market. The market shares for road helmets are the largest as compared to MTB trail riding or non-road helmet. This is because road helmets are sleek, don’t have a visor, have larger air vents and are more compact compared to MTB bike helmets which are bulky, and the air flow is also restricted. Moreover, the road helmets provide better safety features which makes it a preferred choice for the commuters.  

Global Commuter Road Bike Helmets Market, by Distribution:

Online retail segment is likely to increase the global commuter road bike market segment in the coming forecast period.

Global commuter road bike helmets market is segmented into supermarkets/hypermarkets, online retails, specialty stores, and departmental stores. Currently, specialty stores prove to be a dominant segment for helmets as the customer has a variety of options based on their preference for purchasing a helmet.

During forecast period, online retails segment will grow significantly in the commuter road bike helmets market because the customer can look for better options, good discount ranges and also receive the helmet at home.

Regional Insights:

Major manufacturing companies are investing heavily in developing countries in commuter road bike helmets market because of increased transportation facilities

On the basis of region, the global commuter road bike helmets market is segmented into North America, Europe, LAMEA, and Asia-Pacific. Europe offers the largest market shares for global commuter road bike helmet market due to increased dependency on two-wheeler transportation and seriousness among the citizens about road safety rules. North America offers the second largest market share for bike helmets due to high dependency of people on two-wheeler transportation for migration.

It is estimated that Asia-Pacific will witness a hike in the global commuter road bike helmets market due to increasing demand for helmets from 2021 to 2028. Also, strict laws enforced by the government to wear helmets while commuting by two wheelers is another factor promoting the helmets market growth.   

Key Participants in Global Commuter Road Bike Helmets Market:

Some major participants in the global commuter road bike helmets market are Urge, HardnutZ, Bell Helmets, Prowell Helmets, Salice, Mavic, Scott Sports, LAS helmets, Uvex, KASK, POC, MET, Rudy Project, Vista Outdoor, Orbea, ABUS, Limar, Moon Helmet, Specialized, Lazer, Dorel, Fox Racing, Strategic Sports, GUB, OGK KABUTO, One Industries, Merida, Louis Garneau Giant, and Trek Bicycle.