Global Childrens Outdoor Swing Market 2017-2021

Overview of the global children's outdoor swing market

As per Technavio’s market research report, the global children's outdoor swing market is expected to grow at a steady rate and post a CAGR of more than 4% during the forecast period. A large number of physical and mental benefits associated with outdoor activities will drive the growth prospects for the global children's outdoor swing market during the estimated period. Commercial playground equipment like children's outdoor swings have a positive influence on children in many ways as it helps in developing social skills, increase attention, reduce stress, as well as enhance physical fitness. The increasing focus of parents on their child's development will further fuel the demand for outdoor sports equipment including children's outdoor playsets. Furthermore, benefits such as the enhancement of vision and problem-solving skills, the development of creativity and imagination and sensory organs, and mental stimulations will encourage schools to install commercial playground equipment such as children's outdoor swings in their playing areas.

The Americas was the highest revenue contributor towards the global children's outdoor swing market during 2016 and is estimated to dominate the market for the next four years as well. Factors such as product promotions and price discounts on playground sets equipment will significantly account for increasing the sales volume of outdoor swings in this region.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

The global children's outdoor swing market comprises of many established players. The market is competitive and these swing set accessories suppliers are increasingly competing against each other based on factors such as price, quality, brand, and variety. To increase their revenue shares and improve their market position in the children swing sets market, vendors are concentrating on deducing different strategies and are also increasingly focusing on product innovations.

Key vendors in this market are -

• Dynamo Industries
• GameTime
• KOMPAN
• Landscape Structures
• Miracle Recreation Equipment Company
• Playworld

Other prominent vendors in the market include Burke, Component Playgrounds, Flexible Flyer, KidKraft, Little Tikes, meglio Unionland, Park Supplies, and Play & Park Structures.

Segmentation by product type and analysis of the children's outdoor swing market

• Heavy-duty
• Arch post
• Single post

The children's outdoor heavy-duty swing segment accounted for the majority of market revenue during 2016. Since heavy-duty swings are stronger than other types of swings, have high tensile strength, and withstands the regular wear and tear, a large number of commercial users are increasingly installing heavy-duty playground sets at school playgrounds and city park playgrounds. As a result, this segment will continue to dominate the children swing sets market during the forecast period as well.

Segmentation by distribution channel and analysis of the children's outdoor swing market

• Specialty stores
• Hypermarkets and supermarkets
• Department stores
• Online retail

The specialty stores segment dominated the children's outdoor swing market during 2016 and is expected to continue its dominance until the end of 2021. Since specialty stores offer products exclusively under a single category and sell branded freestanding playground equipment, they are the principal shopping destination for such products, making them popular among end users.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
• What are the key factors driving the global children's outdoor swing market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global children's outdoor swing market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the global children's outdoor swing market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global children's outdoor swing market?
• What are the trending factors influencing the market shares of the Americas, APAC, and EMEA?
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global children's outdoor swing market?

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