Global Motorcycle Helmets Industry

Global Motorcycle Helmets Industry

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Motorcycle Helmets in US$ Million. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period 2006 through 2015. The report profiles 106 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Shoei Co., Ltd, Arai Helmet Ltd., Chih Tong Helmet Co., Ltd., Chih Tong Helmet Co., Ltd., HJC America, Inc., LAZER Helmets, Nolan Group, NZI Helmets SA, and Vega Helmet Corp. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

MOTORCYCLE HELMETS MCP-5044
A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT


CONTENTS


I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-3
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3


II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW II-1
Global Helmet Sales On the Rise II-1
Premium Motorcycle Helmets Market Surges Ahead II-1
Leading Players in the Premium Motorcycle Helmets Market II-2
Shoei and Arai Rule the Market II-2
Table 1: Major Manufacturers in the Global Premium
Motorcycle Helmets Market (includes corresponding Graph/
Chart) II-2
Design and Technological Advancements Rife in the Helmet Market II-2
Road Blocks to Entry into Premium Helmet Market II-3
Road Accident-Related Injuries and Deaths Worldwide II-3
Injuries to Head- A Major Cause of Disability and Death II-4
Low and Middle Income Countries Record Higher Fatalities II-4
Helmet Laws and Enforcement- Essential Aspects for Road Safety II-4
Helmet Laws in Select Countries II-5
Helmet Laws in Select Countries Worldwide II-5
A Ride Without A Helmet - A Potential Burden on Society II-6
Regulations II-6

2. HELMETS - A REVIEW II-7
History of Motorcycle Helmets II-7
Types of Helmets II-7
Full-Face Helmet II-7
Open Face Helmet II-7
Half Helmet II-8
Novelty Helmet II-8
Protective Parts in a Motorcycle Helmet II-8
The Outer Shell II-8
The Inner Liner II-8
Comfort Padding II-8

3. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY IN THE GLOBAL HELMET SPACE II-9
Arai Rolls Out Quantum Motorcycle Helmet II-9
Arai Introduces New Solid Color Helmets II-9
Arai Launches ‘Osborne’- A Graphic Designed VX-PRO3 DIRT Helmet II-9
Monarch Sports Launches College Motorcycle Helmets II-10
Taiwanese Students Develop Motorcycle Helmet that Generates
Power II-10
Schuberth Introduces Fluorescent Colored Helmet II-10
Shark Unveils New Range of Helmets II-11
Kiddimoto Unveils Kids Helmets II-11
Vespa Launches Flag Helmets II-11
Bifax Introduces New D4 Series Helmet in its Duchinni Range II-11
MCN Launches AGV T-2 Helmets in UK II-12
AGV Rolls Out AGV K4 Helmet in UK II-12
Piaggio Unveils Copter Helmet II-12
Nolan to Launch X-Lite Replica Helmets II-13
Motonation Takes Over Vemar Helmets II-13
Steelbird Establishes New Helmet Manufacturing Facility II-13
Dainese Launches Limited Edition, Airstream Course Infinity
Bluetooth Helmet II-13
Top Helmets to Launch MOMO Motorcycle Helmets in the US II-14
Tricadis Capital Acquires German Helmet Manufacturer, Schuberth II-14
Fenway Partners to Merge Riddell Bell Holdings and Easton Sports II-14
Slayer Introduces New Line of Helmets, RockHard II-15

4. FOCUS ON GLOBAL LEADERS AND OTHER MARKET PARTICIPANTS II-16
Globa Leaders in Premium Helmets II-16
Shoei Co., Ltd. (Japan) II-16
Arai Helmet Ltd. (Japan) II-16
Other Participants in Helmets Market II-16
Chih Tong Helmet Co., Ltd. (China) II-16
Bell Bike Helmets (USA) II-17
HJC America, Inc. (USA) II-17
LAZER Helmets (Belgium) II-18
Nolan Group (Italy) II-18
NZI Helmets SA (Spain) II-18
Vega Helmet Corp. (USA) II-19

5. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE II-20
Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Premium Motorcycle Helmets Market by Geographic Region - US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-20

Table 3: World 10-year Perspective for Premium Motorcycle
Helmets Market by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and
Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-21


III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES III-1
A.Market Analysis III-1
Current and Future Analysis III-1
Rising Motorcycle Registrations Drive Helmet Sales III-1
Table 4: Motorcycle Registrations in the US: 2000-2007
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-1
Fatalities and Injuries Rise on Account of Rising
Motorcycle Population III-1
Table 5: Motorcycle Fatalities in the US: 2000-2007
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-2
Table 6: Motorcycle Injuries in the US: 2000-2007 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-2
Table 7: Motorcycle Helmet Use in the US: As a Percentage
of Riders Wearing Helmets (2005-2008) (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-2
Number of Lives Saved by Helmet Use Continues to Rise III-3
Table 8: Number of Lives Saved by Motorcycle Helmet Use in
the US (2000-2007) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-3
Safety Agencies - Playing a Pivotal Role in Promoting
Helmet Laws III-3
Use of DOT Compliant Helmets Continues to Increase III-3
Table 9: US Motorcycle Helmet Use by Type (2006- 2008):
Percentage Breakdown of Riders Wearing DOT Compliant
Helmets, Non-Compliant Helmets and No Helmet (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-4

Table 10: US Motorcycle Helmet Use in States that Mandate
Helmet Use by Type (2006-2008): Percentage Breakdown of
Riders Wearing DOT Compliant Helmets, Non-Compliant Helmets
and No Helmets (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-4

Table 11: US Motorcycle Helmet Use in States with Partial
or No Helmet Laws by Type (2006-2008): Percentage Breakdown
of Riders Wearing DOT Compliant Helmets, Non-Compliant
Helmets and No Helmet (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-5
Repeal of Universal Helmet Laws Affecting Safety of Riders III-5
State-Wise Motorcycle Helmet Regulations in the US III-6
Strategic Corporate Developments III-6
Select Players III-9
B.Market Analytics III-11
Table 12: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Premium Motorcycle Helmets Market Analyzed with Annual Sales
in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-11

2. CANADA III-12
Market Analysis III-12
Table 13: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Premium Motorcycle Helmets Market Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-12

3. JAPAN III-13
A.Market Analysis III-13
Imports III-13
Regulations Governing Helmet Imports III-13
Key Players in the Region III-13
B.Market Analytics III-14
Table 14: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Premium Motorcycle Helmets Market Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-14

4. EUROPE III-15
A.Market Analysis III-15
Motorcycle Registrations Bode Enhanced Growth Potential for
Helmets III-15
Table 15: Motorcycle Registrations in Major European
Markets (2000-2006): Italy, Spain, France, Germany, and UK
(In Thousands) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-16
Motorcycle Ownership III-16
Table 16: Ownership rate of Powered Two Wheelers in Select
European Countries: 2005 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-16
Fatalities Continue to Peak III-17
Table 17: Powered Two Wheeler Fatalities for Select
European Countries (2007) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-17

Table 18: Powered Two Wheeler Fatalities as a Share of
Overall Road Fatalities for Select European Countries: 2007
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-17
Italian Helmet Market - An Overview III-18
Product Launches III-18
Select Players in the Region III-21
B.Market Analytics III-22
Table 19: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Premium Motorcycle Helmets Market Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-22

5. ASIA-PACIFIC III-23
A.Market Analysis III-23
Select Markets III-23
India III-23
Malaysia III-23
Vietnam III-23
Strategic Corporate Developments III-24
Select Player in the Region III-25
B.Market Analytics III-25
Table 20: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Premium Motorcycle Helmets Market Analyzed
with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2006 through
2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-25

6. REST OF WORLD III-26
Market Analysis III-26
Table 21: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Premium Motorcycle Helmets Market Analyzed
with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2006 through
2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-26


IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 106 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 109)

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Region/Country Players
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The United States 35
Japan 2
Europe 29
France 1
Germany 5
The United Kingdom 6
Italy 10
Spain 2
Rest of Europe 5
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 43
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