Athletic apparel global market share by company 2015
Athletic apparel market
The global sportswear market is a lucrative market, which is forecast to grow further in the coming years. Not only is Nike one of the most prominent producers within this market worldwide, but the company also holds the honor of being ranked as the world's leading athletic apparel brand. Nike and adidas are, by some margin, the leading companies in the sportswear industry worldwide. Puma and Under Armour are two other big companies which operate within this market.
Athletic footwear market
Nike generates more revenue from footwear than adidas and Puma combined, showing the company’s dominance in this sector. In the United States alone, the athletic footwear market generates billions of U.S. dollars each year. Nike dominates the U.S. athletic footwear market, with its brands holding over half of the market share.