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1 Market overview
1.1 Definition and presentation
Climbing gyms are buildings where climbing can be practised: they bring climbing closer to the city, but also allow you to continue climbing without the constraints of the weather getting in the way. There are several types of climbing: cliff climbing, indoor climbing and bouldering (less than 3 metres high).
Climbing is on the rise worldwide, perceived as a trendy discipline, offering a physical challenge that's fun and close to nature in the case of cliff climbing. In the United States, it is estimated that around 4.4% of Americans practiced rock climbing in 2018, with a clear increase in interest and sharing of their activity via social networks. This "massification" of climbing has led to the development of specific structures that enable year-round urban practice.
In Spain, climbing gyms are also becoming increasingly popular. both physical and psychological, climbing has won over a young public who often share their experience via social networks. Numerous gyms have opened to meet this new demand. Huge complexes have sprung up, such as Sharma Climbing Madrid, Spain's largest climbing gym, with over 4,000 square metres of space and an average daily attendance of 800. Smaller gyms have tended to open on the outskirts of cities, to take advantage of cheaper land and high, prefabricated buildings for climbing walls.
1.2 Global market
The global climbing gyms market is set for solid growth over the next decade. Between **** and ****, CAGR is expected to reach **.*%, boosting the sector's sales from US$* billion in **** to over US$* billion in ****. [***]
Sales growth in the climbing gyms market World, ****-****, US$ billion Source: ****
Paradoxically, the success of indoor ...
1.3 Spanish market
The number of Federación Española de Montaña y Escalada (***) licensees rose sharply between **** and ****, from ***,*** in **** to ***,*** in ****, an increase of +**%.in ****, it will reach precisely ***,***, an increase of almost +**% in one year.
A monthly subscription to the climbing gym costs around €**[***], i.e. €**x** = €*** a year for ...
2 Demand analysis
2.1 Socializing place for young customers
In the wake of the pandemic, Spaniards are looking for places to socialize. This is one of the reasons why climbing gyms have become so popular in recent years. Sputnik Climbing, for example, expects to double its sales between **** and ****[***].
Indoor climbing is a trend driven by the younger generations, with ...
2.2 The feminization of the sector
In ****, the number of female licensees reached *****. This is the second-largest group of female sports licensees, just behind basketball. [***] In relation to the number of Fedme (***) licensees, women represent **.**% of the total.
Mountain and climbing federation licensees by gender Spain, ****-****, number of licensees Source: ****
According to figures from the Ministry ...
2.3 Nature sports trends
following containment, in **** many national parks recorded a significant increase in visitor numbers. Those in Sierra de Guadarrama and Cabañeros saw a **% increase over ****. [***]. Paradoxically, indoor climbing should benefit from the appeal of outdoor sports.
Breakdown of sales by product Europe, ****, % Source: ****
According to the same study, the outdoor sector ...
3 Market structure
3.1 Geographical distribution of practice
The data compiled by the French Ministry of Culture and Sport do not distinguish between licensees practicing mountain sports and those practicing indoor climbing. However, the number of licensees by region enables us to observe the regions where this sector is most dynamic.
Catalonia and the Basque Country record the highest ...
3.2 Main players
Most of the following players offer gigantic multi-complexes combining the three Olympic disciplines: speed, difficulty and bouldering.
Number of climbing gyms per chain Spain, ****, unit Source: ****
3.3 Revenue structure
As the indoor climbing trend is still relatively recent in Europe, it may be interesting to take a look at the situation on the other side of the Atlantic. The United States is a pioneer in this market. As a result, of the $*** million generated by the country's *** climbing centers, $*** million ...
4 Offer analysis
4.1 Price list
Most climbing gyms offer prices by the day or by the month. The table below shows a selection of prices.
Most gyms also offer student rates, and sometimes even special offers for couples, families or the unemployed. There's a wide range of options, from annual subscriptions to **-session packs.
Last but ...
4.2 Beyond climbing: a community
To compete with gyms and keep up with the hype, climbing gyms are focusing on creating a community within an Instagrammable universe. The A* consulting agency lists the elements that will build customer loyalty:
Cleanliness; Variety of outlets and routes; Good temperature and humidity management; Safety.
Finally, the agency recommends the ...
5 Regulations
5.1 Current regulations
The normative framework governing the construction of climbing gyms is based on two standards:
UNE *****-*: "Structures artificielles d'escalade - Partie * : Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai relatives aux SAE avec points d'assurage" Standard UNE *****-*: "Artificial climbing structures - Part *: Safety requirements and test methods for climbing walls ...
6 Positioning the players
6.1 Segmentation
- Sputnik Climbing
- Top30
- Indoorwall
- Sharma Climbing
- Climbing Planet
- Entre-Prises
- Gecko Walls
- Walltopia
- Decathlon Groupe
List of charts
- Sales growth in the climbing gyms market
- Estimated sales based on number of licensees
- Breakdown of students enrolled in "Grado Medio" Sports Education by discipline
- Mountain climbing federation members by gender
- Breakdown of sales by product
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