The global mannequin market size was USD 7.04 Billion in 2022 and is likely to reach USD 9.64 Billion by 2031 , expanding at a CAGR of 3.56% during 2023 – 2031. Mannequins are referred to as lay figures, dolls, dress forms, or manikins. Fashion designers, tailors, window dressers, dressmakers, and other professionals use articulated dolls to display or fit clothing. Mannequins are commonly employed to show off a store's unique collections and attract the attention of customers, which gains the store a higher market value in terms of revenue and profit.

Mannequins in the form of life-size dolls with realistic airways, are used to teach skills related to CPR and first aid, as well as in computer simulations to model the behavior of human subjects. Polyurethane hard foam is the most common material used to construct bust forms for mannequins, while polyurethane soft foam is used to construct flexible mannequins.
Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities:
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Growing volume of simulation-based training modules across industrial verticals is driving the mannequin market growth.
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Increasing number of high-end retail stores are using realistic mannequins, which is expected to further drive the mannequin market during the forecast period.
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Rising use of mannequins for training and increasing simulation training associated with newly adopted robot-assisted surgeries and increased patient safety concerns are some of the factors driving the market growth.
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Insufficient amounts of investments and high-cost involved for production can hamper the growth of mannequin market.
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Leading market players are focusing on developing new mannequin feedstock, which incur less cost. Moreover, the deployment of innovative material is increasing the demand for mannequin across the globe. These factors are likely to enhance the competitive scenario of the global mannequin market in the foreseeable future.
Scope of the report:
The report on mannequin market includes an assessment of the market, size, share, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have been included in the report.
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Details
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Report Title |
Global Mannequin Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast
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Base Year
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2022
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Historic Data
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2016 - 2021
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Forecast Period
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2023–2031
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Segmentation
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Product Types (Full Body, Upper Body, Head, and Lower Body), Target Groups (Adults, Children, and Infants & Toddlers), End-users (Academics, Hospitals and Defense & Military)
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Regional Scope
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Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa
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Report Coverage
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Market scope, analysis, share, competitive analysis, growth facts, restraints, opportunities, and revenue forecast
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Mannequin Market Segment Insights:
Full body segment is projected to hold significant market share
In the terms of product types, the mannequin market can be divided into full body, upper body, head, and lower body. The full body segment is projected to hold a significant market share during the forecast period. This segment is estimated to continue to be the most lucrative among other segments in the global mannequin market. Mannequins can have different sizes, thus customers who usher into retail stores can refer mannequin for the realistic visuals.

Adult segment is anticipated to account for a substantial share
Based on target groups, the mannequin market can be segmented into adults, children and infants & toddlers. The adult segment is anticipated to account for a substantial share in the projected timeline. Increasing number of retail stores that sell adult clothes and the use of adult-size mannequin for testing are estimated to foster the segment growth.
Hospitals segment is anticipated to grow at a significant pace in the near future
On the basis of end-users, the mannequin market can be divided into academics, hospitals, and defense & military. The hospitals segment is estimated to expand at a significant pace in the near future. The simulated training offers medical and healthcare professional an extensive training opportunity without risking patient’s life and this is only possible due to mannequins. In the recent past, mannequin-based simulators have gained importance in various applications such as ICUs, operating room, delivery rooms, emergency departments, and research and academics.

North America is expected to dominate the market
In terms of regions, the mannequin market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. North America is expected to dominate the market owing to presence of advanced healthcare infrastructure in countries in this region. On the other hand, the market in Asia Pacific is anticipated to expand at a high CAGR during the forecast period.
Segments
By Product Types
- Full Body
- Upper Body
- Head
- Lower Body
By Target Group
- Adults
- Children
- Infants & Toddlers
By End-users
- Academics
- Hospitals
- Defense & Military
By Regions
- Asia Pacific
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- Middle East & Africa
Competitive Landscape
Key players in the mannequin market are Cofrad, Bonami, La Rosa, Pentherformes Group, Hans Boodt, Shenzhen Huaqi, New John Nissen Mannequins S.A., Mondo Mannequins, ABC Mannequins, Almax, Window Mannequins, Retailment, Global Display Projects Limited, Bonaveri, Goldsmith, and Bernstein Display. These players engage in mergers & acquisitions, collaborations, agreements, and partnerships to strengthen their geographical presence.