Knitting Yarn Ball Retail Market To Reach $9.89 Billion By 2033

Knitting Yarn Ball Retail Market Growth & Trends

The global knitting yarn ball retail market size is expected to reach USD 9.89 billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 5.4% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The growing interest of the young people in the knitting activity with yarn balls coupled with rising trend of displaying their art and new patterns on social media is bolstering the growth of market, globally. Social media influencers have also led people to adopt knitting to develop different clothing designs. This has further increased demand for the knitting yarn balls in around the globe.

The choice of distribution channel by the yarn ball retail customers depends on various factors for instance; the middle-aged or geriatric population prefers conventional stores over online purchases. The physical interaction of the customers with the sales personnel boosts their confidence, in terms of the product quality and pricing. However, in 2020, sales of the physical stores were affected owing to the lockdown restrictions across various economies to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Cotton fiber is majorly used for the knitting of tanks, tunics, tees, and pullovers owing to its breathable and absorbent properties. In addition, the softness and ability of drape offered by the cotton yarn ball make it ideal for producing formal wear. People also utilize cotton yarn balls for knitting soft toys as they have a higher ability to absorb water compared to other yarns. The aforementioned factors are expected to bolster the yarn balls demand for knitting summer clothes.

Wool is a natural protein fiber and does not face any competition from manmade fiber owing to its exceptional properties such as biodegradability and static resistance. Wool fiber has the ability to adapt any body temperature and it reacts in accordance with the same, which makes it an ideal fiber for knitting clothes across the regions with varied temperatures. Furthermore, the rising demand for sustainable products on account of growing public awareness regarding the heightening environmental concerns is expected to positively influence the demand for wool yarns balls.

The manufacturers have introduced new designs and patterns for the knitting with different qualities to cater to the demand from the customers of different age. Major players have introduced products that are good absorbent and have enhanced lifecycle. Ball yarn, Sullivan’s USA, Ganga Acrowools, Vardhman Group are some of the prominent players in the market. These players have wide-ranged product portfolios along with established distribution networks across the globe.

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Knitting Yarn Ball Retail Market Report Highlights

• The physical store segment led the market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 81.0% in 2024, driven by consumers’ preference for tactile shopping experiences, where they can feel the texture, weight, and quality of yarns before purchase.

• The wool segment dominated the market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 56.2% in 2024, driven by fiber’s natural warmth, durability, and versatility, making it a preferred choice for hand-knitted apparel and accessories

• The cotton segment is expected to grow significantly at a CAGR of 4.9% over the forecast period. The cotton segment benefits from the fiber’s softness, lightweight nature, and year-round usability, making it ideal for garments suited to warm and humid climates.

• The online channel segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 6.6% over the forecast period, driven by the expanding reach of e-commerce platforms and digital craft marketplaces that provide global accessibility to a diverse range of yarns.

Knitting Yarn Ball Retail Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global knitting yarn ball retail market report based on channel, material, and region:

Knitting Yarn Ball Retail Channel Outlook (Volume, Million Units; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• Physical Stores

• Online Channels

Knitting Yarn Ball Retail Material Outlook (Volume, Million Units; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• Cotton

• Wool

  • Merino Wool

  • Alpaca

  • Cashmere

• Silk

• Others

Knitting Yarn Ball Retail Regional Outlook (Volume, Million Units; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

• Europe

  • Germany

  • France

  • UK

  • Spain

  • Netherlands

  • Russia

  • Iceland

  • Scandinavia

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • India

  • Japan

  • South Korea

  • Australia

  • New Zealand

• Central & South America

• Middle East & Africa

List of Key Players in Knitting Yarn Ball Retail Market

• Ballyarn

• Sullivans USA

• Ganga Acrowools

• Vardhman Group

• Gomitolatura Albatros di Chen Xiaoqun

• Gedifra

• Hobbii

• The Yarnery

• King Cole

• Rowan