Kids Travel Bags Market Size To Reach $618.5 Million By 2030

Kids Travel Bags Market Growth & Trends

The global kids travel bags market size is expected to reach USD 618.5 million by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc., expanding at a CAGR of 9.3% over the forecast period. The market growth is attributed to growing trend of family trips, educational tours of kids, and inclination towards outbound travels. Shifting preference towards leisure travels with families also acts as a driving factor for increasing penetration of kids traveling bags on account of providing a sense of responsibility as well as fun to carry own luggage.

Rising awareness of kid’s luggage such as trolley bags, backpacks, and duffle bag has increased the importance of carrying a kid’s travel luggage. The product is gaining traction due to children getting engaged in taking care of their own luggage, which increases their engagement and helps them keep more involved as the activity requires concentration. Moreover, high engagement of kids towards their luggage helps in easing out the burden on parents and also helps carve the feeling of responsibility in children. Moreover, introduction of ride-on-suitcase for children by various companies such as Trunki and SkootCases, which can be ridden by children and at the same time act as a trolley suitcase.

The backpack segment is projected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. Introduction of rolling backpacks by producers is expected to significantly boost the growth of this segment owing to the option of rolling down as well as carrying it on shoulders by kids. For instance, in 2018, Kreative Kids, Inc. has introduced Plush Rollers as rolling backpacks for children, which are available in different animal characters.

Furthermore, manufacturers are constantly introducing newer innovative products in order to catch hold of child’s attention towards the product. Thus, there are a wide range of cartoon character travel bags available for children such as collection of Marvel, Disney Princess, Pokemon, Car Racing, and other attractive collection in the form of trolley suitcase as well as backpacks.

Europe led the market and held 27.5% share of the global revenue in 2024. According to studies, in 2017, 26% of the European population is bound to indulge in outbound tourism, once every year. Thus, growing trend of travel and hospitality results in increased sales of travel bags and therefore, increase the demand for kids travel bags.

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Kids Travel Bags Market Report Highlights

• The trolley segment dominated the market with a revenue share of 74.2% in 2024 primarily due to convenience and portability. Trolley bags offer ease of movement, particularly appealing to parents and children.

• Soft luggage led the kids travel bags market in 2024. Travel bag types such as duffel bags, soft travel bags, and backpacks with soft frames are lightweight and compact, which makes them easier for children to carry and manage.

• Hypermarkets and supermarkets dominated the market in 2024. Their market dominance can be credited to the one-stop shopping experience that they offer, allowing for convenience and accessibility.

• The North America kids travel bags market dominated the global revenue with a revenue share of 36.6% in 2024. As global travel resumed after pandemic restrictions, the market witnessed a noticeable increase in family vacations, road trips, and domestic travel.

Kids Travel Bags Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global kids travel bags market report based on type, product, distribution channel, and region:

Kids Travel Bags Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030) 

• Hard Luggage

• Soft Luggage

Kids Travel Bags Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Trolley

• Backpack

• Others

Kids Travel Bags Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Hypermarkets/ Supermarkets

• Specialty Stores

• Online

• Others 

Kids Travel Bags Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • Germany

  • UK

  • France

  • Spain

  • Italy

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • Japan

  • India

  • Australia

  • South Korea

• Latin America

  • Brazil

• Middle East and Africa (MEA)

  • South Africa

List of Key Players in the Kids Travel Bags Market

• Samsonite IP Holdings S.àr.l.

• Trunki

• Carter’s, Inc.

• Smiggle

• Elodie Details

• Mattel

• SANRIO CO., LTD.

• TOMY

• Babymel London

• IQ Toys