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Sewing Machine Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Type (Electric, Computerized, Manual), By Use Case (Apparel, Shoes, Bags, Others), By Application, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2030- Product Image
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Sewing Machine Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Type (Electric, Computerized, Manual), By Use Case (Apparel, Shoes, Bags, Others), By Application, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2030

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  • November 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Grand View Research
  • ID: 5595797
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The global sewing machine market size is expected to reach USD 6.80 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 6.0% over the forecast period. Expansion of the clothing industry, changing consumer demand as per fashion trends, and demand for the mass clothing production are driving the market. Moreover, increasing population and rising disposable income are contributing to the industry growth.

Further, a rise in the usage of automation in the sewing sector is anticipated to increase the need for newer machines. Several businesses operating in the sector are witnessing shifts in their value chain owing to the adoption of 3D printing and AI. Advantages such as production efficiency, reduced downtime, and lower operating costs are supporting the demand for digitalization in the market.

Manufacturers are attempting to maintain their brand image and increase customer loyalty by introducing revolutionary sewing machine designs tailored to individual customer requirements and researching consumer behavior trends. The market's leading companies provide unique designs crafted from diamonds, gold, platinum, and other high-value materials.

Sewing Machine Market Report Highlights

  • The electric segment dominated the market and contributed to the largest revenue share of more than 44.8% in 2024. Electric motors in the apparel business reduce labor requirements and help in bulk production.
  • The shoes segment is forecasted to witness the highest CAGR of over 8.0% from 2025 to 2030. Rapid expansion in the footwear industry is contributing to the growth rate of the segment.
  • The industrial application segment accounted for the largest revenue share of more than 60% in 2024. To satisfy the rising demand for clothes from the growing population, manufacturers are adopting electric and computerized sewing machines. Clothing manufacturers are interested to reduce complexity and save the time and energy required for production.
  • The commercial segment is forecasted to witness a CAGR of over 4.0% from 2025 to 2030. The segment majorly includes the altering and tailoring business. The sewing machines used for these applications have a feature of treads and table adjustable. The altering and tailoring business is growing, which, in turn, will drive the market.
  • Asia Pacific dominated the market and accounted for the largest revenue share of over 41.7% in 2024. The region is expected to witness the highest CAGR of over 6.0% from 2025 to 2030. Frequently changing styles of clothes and increasing disposable income of citizens are the driving factors in this region.

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  • Comprehensive Market Analysis: Gain detailed insights into the global market across major regions and segments.
  • Competitive Landscape: Explore the market presence of key players worldwide.
  • Future Trends: Discover the pivotal trends and drivers shaping the future of the global market.
  • Actionable Recommendations: Utilize insights to uncover new revenue streams and guide strategic business decisions.

This report addresses:

  • Market intelligence to enable effective decision-making
  • Market estimates and forecasts from 2018 to 2030
  • Growth opportunities and trend analyses
  • Segment and regional revenue forecasts for market assessment
  • Competition strategy and market share analysis
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Purchased Database
1.3.2. Internal Database
1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
1.3.4. Primary Research
1.4. Information Analysis
1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Snapshot
2.2. Segment Snapshot
2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Sewing Machine Market Variables, Trends & Scope
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
3.1.2. Related Market Outlook
3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.2.1. Profit Margin Analysis (Industry-level)
3.3. Market Dynamics
3.3.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.3.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.3.3. Market Opportunities
3.3.4. Market Challenges
3.4. Industry Analysis Tools
3.4.1. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.5. Market Entry Strategies
Chapter 4. Consumer Behavior Analysis
4.1. Demographic Analysis
4.2. Consumer Trends and Preferences
4.3. Factors Affecting Buying Decision
4.4. Consumer Type Adoption
4.5. Observations & Recommendations
Chapter 5. Sewing Machine Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. Sewing Machine Market, By Type: Key Takeaways
5.2. Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
5.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
5.3.1. Electric
5.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
5.3.2. Computerized
5.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
5.3.3. Manual
5.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Sewing Machine Market: Use Case Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. Sewing Machine Market, By Use Case: Key Takeaways
6.2. Use Case Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
6.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by Use Case, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
6.3.1. Apparel
6.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
6.3.2. Shoes
6.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
6.3.3. Bags
6.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
6.3.4. Others
6.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Sewing Machine Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. Sewing Machine Market, By Application: Key Takeaways
7.2. Application Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
7.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.1. Industrial
7.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.2. Commercial
7.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.3. Residential
7.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 8. Sewing Machine Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
8.1. Sewing machine Market: Regional Outlook
8.2. Regional Marketplaces: Key Takeaways
8.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.1. North America
8.3.1.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.1.2. U.S.
8.3.1.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
8.3.1.2.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.1.3. Canada
8.3.1.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
8.3.1.3.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.1.4. Mexico
8.3.1.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
8.3.1.4.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.2. Europe
8.3.2.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.2.2. U.K.
8.3.2.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
8.3.2.2.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.2.3. Germany
8.3.2.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
8.3.2.3.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.2.4. France
8.3.2.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
8.3.2.4.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.2.5. Italy
8.3.2.5.1. Key Country Dynamics
8.3.2.5.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.2.6. Spain
8.3.2.6.1. Key Country Dynamics
8.3.2.6.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.3. Asia Pacific
8.3.3.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.3.2. China
8.3.3.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
8.3.3.2.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.3.3. India
8.3.3.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
8.3.3.3.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.3.4. Japan
8.3.3.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
8.3.3.4.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.4. Latin America
8.3.4.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.4.2. Brazil
8.3.4.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
8.3.4.2.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.5. Middle East & Africa
8.3.5.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.5.2. South Africa
8.3.5.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
8.3.5.2.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 9. Sewing machine Market: Competitive Analysis
9.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
9.2. Company Categorization
9.3. Participant’s Overview
9.4. Financial Performance
9.5. Type Benchmarking
9.6. Company Heat Map Analysis
9.7. Strategy Mapping
9.8. Company Profiles
9.8.1. AISIN CORPORATION
9.8.1.1. Company Overview
9.8.1.2. Financial Performance
9.8.1.3. Type Portfolios
9.8.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.8.2. AMF Reece - Cars s.r.o.
9.8.2.1. Company Overview
9.8.2.2. Financial Performance
9.8.2.3. Type Portfolios
9.8.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.8.3. BERNINA
9.8.3.1. Company Overview
9.8.3.2. Financial Performance
9.8.3.3. Type Portfolios
9.8.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.8.4. Brother
9.8.4.1. Company Overview
9.8.4.2. Financial Performance
9.8.4.3. Type Portfolios
9.8.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.8.5. DÜRKOPP ADLER
9.8.5.1. Company Overview
9.8.5.2. Financial Performance
9.8.5.3. Type Portfolios
9.8.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.8.6. Elna International Corporation
9.8.6.1. Company Overview
9.8.6.2. Financial Performance
9.8.6.3. Type Portfolios
9.8.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.8.7. Jack Sewing Machines
9.8.7.1. Company Overview
9.8.7.2. Financial Performance
9.8.7.3. Type Portfolios
9.8.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.8.8. JANOME Corporation
9.8.8.1. Company Overview
9.8.8.2. Financial Performance
9.8.8.3. Type Portfolios
9.8.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.8.9. SEIKO SEWING MACHINE CO., LTD.
9.8.9.1. Company Overview
9.8.9.2. Financial Performance
9.8.9.3. Type Portfolios
9.8.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.8.10. PEGASUS CO., LTD.
9.8.10.1. Company Overview
9.8.10.2. Financial Performance
9.8.10.3. Type Portfolios
9.8.10.4. Strategic Initiatives
List of Tables
Table 1 Global sewing machine market: Key market driver analysis
Table 2 Global sewing machine market: Key market restraint analysis
Table 3 Global sewing machine market estimates & forecast, by type (USD Million)
Table 4 Global sewing machine market estimates & forecast, by use case (USD Million)
Table 5 Global sewing machine market estimates & forecast, by application (USD Million)
Table 6 North America sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 7 North America sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 8 North America sewing machine market estimates & forecast, by use case, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 9 North America sewing machine market estimates & forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 10 U.S. macro-economic outlay
Table 11 U.S. sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 12 U.S. sewing machine market estimates & forecast, by use case, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 13 U.S. sewing machine market estimates & forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 14 Canada macro-economic outlay
Table 15 Canada sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 16 Canada sewing machine market estimates & forecast, by use case, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 17 Canada sewing machine market estimates & forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 18 Mexico macro-economic outlay
Table 19 Mexico sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 20 Mexico sewing machine market estimates & forecast, by use case, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 21 Mexico sewing machine market estimates & forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 22 Europe sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 23 Europe sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 24 Europe sewing machine market estimates & forecast, by use case, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 25 Europe sewing machine market estimates & forecast, by use case, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 26 UK macro-economic outlay
Table 27 UK sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 28 UK sewing machine market estimates & forecast, by use case, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 29 UK sewing machine market estimates & forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 30 Germany macro-economic outlay
Table 31 Germany sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 32 Germany sewing machine market estimates & forecast, by use case, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 33 Germany sewing machine market estimates & forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 34 France macro-economic outlay
Table 35 France sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 36 France sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by use case, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 37 France sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 38 Italy macro-economic outlay
Table 39 Italy sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 40 Italy sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by use case, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 41 Italy sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 42 Asia Pacific sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 43 Asia Pacific sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 44 Asia Pacific sewing machine market estimates & forecast, by use case 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 45 Asia Pacific sewing machine market estimates & forecast, by application 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 46 China macro-economic outlay
Table 47 China sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 48 China sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by use case, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 49 China sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 50 India macro-economic outlay
Table 51 India sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 52 India sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by use case, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 53 India sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 54 Japan macro-economic outlay
Table 55 Japan sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 56 Japan sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by use case, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 57 Japan sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 58 Latin America sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 59 Latin America sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 60 Latin America sewing machine market estimates & forecast, by use case (USD Million)
Table 61 Latin America sewing machine market estimates & forecast, by application (USD Million)
Table 62 Brazil macro-economic outlay
Table 63 Brazil sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 64 Brazil sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by use case, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 65 Brazil sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 66 Middle East & Africa sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 67 Middle East & Africa sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 68 Middle East & Africa sewing machine market estimates & forecast, by use case (USD Million)
Table 69 Middle East & Africa sewing machine market estimates & forecast, by application (USD Million)
Table 70 South Africa macro-economic outlay
Table 71 South Africa sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 72 South Africa sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by use case, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 73 South Africa sewing machine market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 74 Recent developments & impact analysis, by key market participants
Table 75 Company heat map analysis, 2024
Table 76 Companies implementing key strategies
List of Figures
Fig. 1 Sewing machine market segmentation
Fig. 2 Information procurement
Fig. 3 Primary research pattern
Fig. 4 Primary research approaches
Fig. 5 Primary research process
Fig. 6 Market snapshot
Fig. 7 Segment snapshot
Fig. 8 Regional snapshot
Fig. 9 Competitive landscape snapshot
Fig. 10 Global parent industry and sewing machine size (USD Million)
Fig. 11 Global sewing machine size, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 12 Sewing machine market: Penetration & growth prospect mapping
Fig. 13 Sewing machine market: Value chain analysis
Fig. 14 Sewing machine market: Dynamics
Fig. 15 Sewing machine market: Porter’s five forces analysis
Fig. 16 Sewing machine market estimates & forecast, by type (USD Million)
Fig. 17 Electric sewing machine market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 18 Manual sewing machine market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 19 Computerized sewing machine market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 20 Sewing machine market estimates & forecast, by use case (USD Million)
Fig. 21 Sewing machine market estimates & forecasts for apparel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 22 Sewing machine market estimates & forecasts for shoes, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 23 Sewing machine market estimates & forecasts for bags, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 24 Sewing machine market estimates & forecasts for other use cases, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 25 Sewing machine market estimates & forecast, by application (USD Million)
Fig. 26 Sewing machine market estimates & forecasts for industrial application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 27 Sewing machine market estimates & forecasts for commercial application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 28 Sewing machine market estimates & forecasts for residential application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 29 Sewing machine market: Regional outlook, 2024 & 2030, (USD Million)
Fig. 30 Regional marketplace: Key takeaways
Fig. 31 North America sewing machine market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 32 US sewing machine market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 33 Canada sewing machine market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 34 Mexico sewing machine market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 35 Europe sewing machine market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 36 UK sewing machine market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 37 Germany sewing machine market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 38 France sewing machine market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 39 Italy sewing machine market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 40 Spain sewing machine market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 41 Asia Pacific sewing machine market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 42 China sewing machine market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 43 India sewing machine market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 44 Japan sewing machine market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 45 Latin America sewing machine market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 46 Brazil sewing machine market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 47 Middle East & Africa sewing machine market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 48 South Africa sewing machine market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 49 Key company categorization
Fig. 50 Strategic framework of Sewing machine

Companies Mentioned

  • AISIN CORPORATION
  • AMF Reece - Cars s.r.o.
  • BERNINA
  • Brother
  • DÜRKOPP ADLER
  • Elna International Corporation
  • Jack Sewing Machines
  • JANOME Corporation
  • SEIKO SEWING MACHINE CO., LTD.
  • PEGASUS CO., LTD.

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Table Information

Report AttributeDetails
No. of Pages100
PublishedNovember 2024
Forecast Period2024 - 2030
Estimated Market Value ( USD ) in 2024 $ 4.84 Billion
Forecasted Market Value ( USD ) by 2030 $ 6.8 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate6.0%
Regions CoveredGlobal
No. of Companies Mentioned10

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