United States Archery Equipment Market

United States Archery Equipment Market Size & Trends

The United States archery equipment market size reached USD 1.2 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 1.9 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.47% during 2025-2033.

United States Archery Equipment Market Analysis:

• Increased popularity of outdoor recreation and fitness activities drives consumers to take up archery as a recreational activity, spurring demand for entry-level and professional archery gear.
• School and local community-sponsored archery clubs introduce youth participants to the sport, building lifelong enthusiasm and fueling sales of beginner sets, safety equipment, and training aids across the country.
• New materials, ergonomic technology, and intelligent accessories enhance bowhunting equipment performance, appealing to innovation-driven buyers looking for precision, ease-of-use, and personalized product experiences for competitive and recreational uses.
• Seasonal bowhunting activities maintain demand for performance bows, arrows, and hunting equipment, as increasing outdoor enthusiasts adopt ethical hunting practices and wildlife conservation-oriented archery techniques.
• Films, television series, and video game franchises with archery heroes create mainstream interest that promotes new consumer inquiry and heightened product demand among first-timers and younger archery buyers.

Archery equipment refers to a set of tools and gears utilized while doing archery. It comprises arrows, bows, finger tabs, bracers, stingers, targets and bow stands. Amongst these, the bow is a flexible staff attached to a string at both ends, which is utilized for pulling the arrow. An arrow is a long stick with a pointed tip and stabilizer fins mounted against the bowstring.

The US Government is undertaking numerous initiatives to conduct archery programs for children in schools. It is organizing competitions that promote archery as a professional sport and encourage public participation. This represents one of the key factors creating a positive impact on the archery equipment market. Apart from this, the burgeoning e-commerce sector, in confluence with aggressive promotional campaigns initiated by leading players, is strengthening the market growth. However, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, imposition of lockdowns in the country and temporary halt in the operations of several manufacturing units have negatively influenced the market. It will subsequently witness United States archery equipment market growth once lockdown restrictions are uplifted.

United States Archery Equipment Market Trends:

Rising Popularity Through Institutional and Grassroots Programs

The growing appeal of archery across the United States can be attributed to the increased involvement of schools, camps, and community programs that introduce the sport to beginners. Organizations and educational bodies are actively including archery as part of physical education, after-school activities, and youth development schemes, fostering early interest and skill-building. This exposure encourages students and young adults to continue archery as a hobby or competitive pursuit, driving steady demand for equipment such as bows, arrows, arm guards, and safety gear. Furthermore, local clubs and tournaments are making the sport accessible, supporting a culture of recreational archery among various age groups. The resulting awareness and exposure ensure a wider consumer base, spurring United States archery equipment market growth for both entry-level and advanced equipment as more people seek personal gear for regular use.

Technological Advancements Shaping Modern Archery Gear

The United States archery gear market trends is transforming as producers emphasize innovation and product development. Contemporary bows and arrows are now made of lightweight, long-lasting materials that provide added precision, comfort, and user control. Advances like ergonomic grips, adjustable sights, and vibration-dampening technology enhance equipment's attractiveness for amateur and professional archers alike. Add-ons such as stabilizers and release aids further maximize the overall shooting experience, enhancing accuracy and consistency. These technological advancements entice new customers in search of an easier learning process, as well as experienced archers in search of performance improvement. As consumers are made increasingly aware of these advantages, their inclination to invest in quality, feature-filled equipment increases. This need for advanced equipment drives ongoing product innovation and diversifies products in the marketplace, making it dynamic and competitive.

Expanding Applications Across Recreation, Hunting, and Sport

Archery's variety is another important driver of its equipment market growth in the United States. The sport resonates with a broad audience—leisure backyard shooters, competitive target archers, and serious bowhunters—each demanding specialized equipment. Bowhunting is still a favorite outdoor activity, fueling the sales of crossbows, compound bows, and accessories designed specifically for wildlife pursuit. Concurrently, recreational target archery and competitive league events drive the demand for accuracy-oriented equipment. Increased 3D archery, traditional longbow shooting, and indoor shooting ranges provide year-round participation and reduce seasonal sales fluctuations. The industry responded by developing purpose-specific product lines to address these diverse interests. This wide market demand guarantees regular demand from various groups of users, enabling the archery equipment market analysis to highlight strong growth in sport and recreation segments.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the United States archery equipment market report, along with forecasts at the country and regional level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product, end user and distribution channel.

Breakup by Product:

• Bows and Bow Accessories
• Arrows
• Others

Breakup by End User:

• Individual Consumer
• Clubs and Gaming Zones
• Sports Organizers

Breakup by Distribution Channel:

• Speciality and Sports Shops
• Departmental and Discount Stores
• Online Stores
• Others

 Breakup by Region:

• Northeast
• Midwest
• South
• West

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.

Latest News and Developments:

• In July 2024, USA Archery launched its new 3D Achievement Program exclusively for its members through USA Archery Clubs. The program helps archers develop essential 3D skills in equipment handling, distance judging, scoring, and conservation. Participants earn achievement awards displayed on special lanyards. This initiative supports archers using recurve, compound, and barebow equipment, preparing them for recreational or competitive 3D events. Special pins and merchandise are also available for event participation recognition.

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