The global portable sewing machine market is anticipated to grow at a considerable CAGR during the forecast period. The growing trend toward DIY projects across the globe to enhance skills has significantly boosted the global portable sewing machine market in recent years. For many people, the sewing market has become more than just a hobby, also an opportunity for side hustles and full-time small businesses. Many people are inclined towards taking small and big DIY projects to create, repair, and renew. With increasing people's interest, there is also a push for shopping small, and a desire for personal, handmade goods and gifts. Hence, a majority of sewing machine manufacturers have come up with mini and portable sewing machines that are suited for both small and big sewing projects and are ideal for use by crafters and sewing enthusiasts.

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Global Portable Sewing Machine Market

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted almost every industry including consumer goods and electronics. Disruption in the retail sector and disorder in global supply chains due to trade barriers across the globe consequently impacted the manufacturing of portable sewing machines. However, the demand for portable sewing machines has grown over the past decade and expanded during the pandemic. This is majorly due to more people being inclined towards pursuing sewing either as a hobby or to make a living. The COVID-19 pandemic forced several people to diversify into areas of work which caused an increase in the sales of home and portable sewing machines. According to Parveen Kumarr Sahni President, of Sewing Machines Business in Usha, the company witnessed a growth of approximately 15% in its sewing machines business in 2020-21 with the Automatic Zig-Zag (white machines) category gaining over 65 % market share in this category by the end of FY 20-21.

Segmental Outlook 

The global portable sewing machine market is segmented based on the type, and distribution channel. Based on the type, the market is segmented into electric sewing machines and manual sewing machines. Based on the source, the market is sub-segmented into online and offline distribution channels. Among the application segment, the electric sewing machine sub-segment is expected to cater to a prominent market share over the forecast period.

Global Portable Sewing Machine Market Share by Type, 2021 (%)

The Manual Sewing Sub-Segment is Anticipated to Hold Considerable Share in the Global Portable Sewing Machine Market

The manual sewing machines segment majorly includes handheld stapler sewing machines which are battery-operated and cordless. The stapler sewing machines are easy to use, portable, lightweight, and battery-operated, used while traveling. These machines are ideal for emergencies or some household materials repair such as damaged cloth, curtains, bedsheets, and others. As compared to other portable sewing machines, this hand sewing machine doesn’t need an electric connection, any installation setup, or extra tools. To use these machines, the user has to press the machine similar to a stapler. Moreover, these machines are also capable of stitching silks, denim, wool, leather as well as crafts. Attributing to the aforementioned benefits the manual sewing machine market is likely to boost during the forecast period. There are so many brands and so many models of stapler sewing machines in the market such as MK Portable Sewing Machine Stapler, Envogue Pocket Portable Mini Manual Stapler, SAUM Handy Stitch Sewing Machine, NOVA Stapler Sewing Machine, and others.

Regional Outlooks

The global portable sewing machine market is further segmented based on geography including North America (the US, and Canada), Europe (Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and Others), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, and Others), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East &Africa, and Latin America). The market can be analyzed for a particular region or country level as per the requirement. Among these, the Asia-Pacific regional market is expected to cater to prominent growth over the forecast period, owing to the presence of several manufacturing facilities for electronic devices and others. However, the North American region is expected to experience considerable growth in the portable sewing machine market

Global Portable Sewing Machine Market Growth, by Region 2022-2028

The Asia-Pacific Region is Expected to Hold Prominent Share in the Global Portable Sewing Machine Market

The Asia-Pacific region is expected to hold a prominent share in the global portable sewing machine market owing to its large production base and presence of major key players in nations such as China, Korea, Japan, and others. China holds a large market share in terms of production and export of sewing machines to countries including India, Vietnam, and the US. According to export data released by the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC), China exported sewing machinery worth $535 million in January and February of 2022, growing 15.15% compared to the same period the year before.

Market Players Outlook

The major companies serving the global portable sewing machine market include Akiara, Brother International Corp., Juki Corp., PFAFF, SINGER SEWING MACHINES TRADE INC., and others. The market players are considerably contributing to the market growth by the adoption of various strategies including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, funding, and new product launches, to stay competitive in the market. For instance, in March 2022, Usha International extended its collaboration with Janome Corp., for the next 20 years. This agreement with Janome Corp., a Japanese sewing machine company underscores its commitment to growing the market further by introducing technologically superior sewing machines.

The Report Covers

• Market value data analysis of 2021 and forecast to 2028.
• Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
• Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
• Key companies operating in the global portable sewing machine market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new product launches, and relevant news is also available in the report.
• Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
• Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
• Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.