Affected by the COVID-19 epidemic, the total sales of the sports goods market from February to June 2020 was 837.8 billion won, a 40% decrease compared to the same period in 2019, and the number of private sports industry companies also decreased by 28.6%, 2020. South Korea’s overall sports market was a year of decline.

The top five sports most loved by Australians include walking, gymnasium (containing aerobic dance), jogging and running, swimming and diving, and cycling. All have changed as a result of the pandemic.

In 2019, the overall North American sports market revenue was approximately US$73 billion, making it one of the largest sports markets in the world. It is expected to grow to US$83.1 billion by 2023. The sports market is growing rapidly, but over the past few decades, it has become a mature industry.

The COVID-19 epidemic has changed the exercise habits of Canadians, driving the upsurge of home fitness and outdoor sports. Business opportunities for home fitness equipment and outdoor sports products have emerged, including for home fitness equipment, bicycles, golf, camping, skiing products, and other hot products. Online sales growth has been amazing. The sports climate in Canada is prosperous, chain fitness channels are expanding rapidly, various sports equipment and supplies are in great demand, and the products are more diversified.

The France sports climate is booming. More than 58% of residents of the Greater Paris area exercise at least once a week for at least 30 minutes each time. Among them, indoor sports such as yoga or Pilates accounted for 13%, the largest proportion, followed by walking 12%, jogging 8%, swimming, cycling, muscle training, and other sports activities. Paris has ample public space where people can exercise without spending money, but there are also various specialized paid fitness centers in the city.

The global population is rapidly seeing an irreversible trend to longer lifespans, and this trend will inevitably lead to an increase in chronically ill patients. To meet the needs of an aging society, the pursuit of better medical services and quality medical products has become a common global issue.

Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and its rapid global spread, the global auto parts, semiconductor, and electronics industries have been exposed to highly uncertain risks. Global supply chain logistics is an issue that everyone has had to reexamine.