GLOBAL STATISTICAL REPORT Q1 2026
Welcome to the latest SAGE Global Statistical Report, your essential guide to understanding the pulse of the promotional products industry. As your dedicated partner, we believe that informed decisions lead to greater success. That's why each quarter, we present key data and trends from SAGE Workplace and SAGE Websites, providing you with unique insights into product research, sales activities, and overall market dynamics. Our goal with this report is to empower your business. By examining the collective activity within the SAGE community, we aim to help you identify emerging opportunities, refine your strategies, and ultimately, enhance your ability to serve your clients and grow your bottom line. We hope the data presented here inspires new ideas and reinforces your competitive edge in this ever-evolving industry.
DISTRIBUTOR PRODUCT SEARCHES IN SAGE WORKPLACE Q1 Comparison 2023 - 2026 Quarter-Over-Quarter Q2 2024 - Q1 2026 DISTRIBUTOR PRODUCT SEARCH TRENDS 2023 1.2M 1.2M 1.3M1.3M 1.2M1.2M 1.3M 1.1M 1.2M 1.3M 1.4M 2024 2025 2026 January February March Q2 2024 Q3 2024 Q4 2024 Q1 2025 Q2 2025 Q3 2025Q4 2025 3.7M 3.7M 3M 3.9M 3.8M 3.1M 3.9M INCREASE Q4 2025 to Q1 2026 23% DECREASE Q1 2025 to Q1 2026 1% 2025 vs. 2026 JANUARY: % DECREASE FEBRUARY: NO CHANGE MARCH: NO CHANGE 1.2M Q1 2026 3.8M Month-Over-Month April 2025 - March 2026 Oct-25 Nov-25Dec-25 Apr-25 May-25 Jun-25 Jul-25 Aug-25 Sept-25 1.4M 1.2M 1.2M 1.2M 1.2M 1.2M 1.3M 1M Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 1.1M 1.2M 793K 1.3M
Month-Over-Month April 2025 - January 2026 Quarter-Over-Quarter Q2 2024 - Q1 2026 Q4 Comparison 2023 - 2026 END-USER PRODUCT SEARCH TRENDS 2023 8.8M 17.3M 6.4M6.9M 13.4M 14.3M 16.6M 3M 4.7M 3.8M 6.9M 7.7M 2024 2025 2026 Q4 2025 32.3M 14.8M 17.7M 23.5M 21.7M 17.9M 14.7M 12.5M 12.6M 7M Oct-25 Nov-25 Dec-25 Apr-25 May-25 Jun-25 Jul-25 Aug-25 Sept-25 Q2 2024 Q3 2024 Q4 2024 Q1 2025 Q1 2025 Q3 2025 23.5M 31.1M 26.4M 44.4M 55.9M 54.2M DECREASE Q4 2025 to Q1 2026 64% DECREASE Q1 2025 to Q1 2026 74% 2025 vs. 2026 JANUARY: % DECREASE FEBRUARY: % DECREASE MARCH: % DECREASE January February March Q1 2026 11.6M Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 3M 4.7M 3.8M
Top Increases – Q4 2025 vs Q1 2026 Top Increases – Q1 2025 vs Q1 2026 Top Decreases – Q4 2025 vs Q1 2026 Top Decreases – Q1 2025 vs Q1 2026 Most Viewed Products - Q1 2026 DISTRIBUTOR PRODUCT SEARCH TRENDS Sunscreen Fans Golf Tools Coins Plaques 178% 123% 120% 115% 113% Scarves Hand Sanitizers Rubber Ducks Pouches Hoodies 29% 29% 24% 22% 20% Calendars Beanies Blankets Food Mugs 40% 35% 12% 12% 6% Massagers Books Pants Water Beanies 29% 28% 28% 28% 27% Natural Canvas Convention Tote Bag (15”x16”) Superior Promotional Bags Item # QLHB50 • SAGE # 67080 Non-Woven Grocery Tote Bag Evans Manufacturing Item # 8000 • SAGE # 50018 10 Oz. Cotton Canvas Boat Tote (12.25”x14.75”x5”) Superior Promotional Bags Item # QSB124-COLORS • SAGE # 67080 Gardena Velvet-Touch VC Stylus Pen Evans Manufacturing Item # 7327 • SAGE # 50018 32 Oz. Oasis Insulated Water Bottle HydraPeak Item # HP-OASIS-32 • SAGE # 52769
DISTRIBUTOR PRODUCT SEARCH TRENDS JANUARY 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Bags Pens Shirts Tumblers Mugs Awards Caps Bottles Coats Notebooks 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Bags Pens Shirts Tumblers Mugs Caps Awards Notebooks Bottles Coats 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Bags Pens Shirts Tumblers Caps Towels Notebooks Mugs Cups Chargers JANUARY JANUARY FEBRUARY 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Bags Shirts Pens Tumblers Mugs Awards Caps Bottles Notebooks Towels 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Bags Pens Shirts Tumblers Mugs Caps Notebooks Awards Towels Bottles 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Bags Pens Shirts Tumblers Caps Towels Notebooks Bottles Mugs Lanyards FEBRUARY FEBRUARY MARCH 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Bags Shirts Pens Mugs Tumblers Caps Awards Bottles Towels Lanyards 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Bags Shirts Pens Tumblers Caps Mugs Towels Bottles Notebooks Awards 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Bags Shirts Pens Tumblers Towels Caps Lanyards Notebooks Bottles Mugs MARCH MARCH
DISTRIBUTOR PRODUCT SEARCH TRENDS Q TO Q PRODUCT CATEGORY RANKINGS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Bags Pens Shirts Tumblers Mugs Caps Notebooks Towels Awards Bottles Key Chains / Rings Chargers Decals Squeeze Toys Lanyards Coats Cups Journals Backpacks Fans Coolers Coasters Umbrellas Hats Beverage Insulators Up 1 Up 2 Down 2 Down 1 Up 3 Down 1 Up 4 Up 2 Down 3 Down 3 Down 2 Up 1 Down 1 Up 8 Up 2 Down 2 Down 1 Down 3 Up 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 Tablecloths Pins Socks Magnets Sunglasses Banners Blankets Wristbands Speakers Lip Balms Vests Glasses-Drinking Flags Hoodies Signs Balls Mats Flashlights Stu ed Animals Hand Sanitizers Tags Portfolios Mouse Pads Openers Displays Up 4 Up 4 Up 1 Down 5 Down 4 Up 1 Down 7 Up 1 Up 1 Up 4 Down 3 Up 9 Up 3 Down 3 Down 1 Down 1 Up 1 Up 15 Down 8 Down 4 Up 1 Up 1
DISTRIBUTOR SAGE WORKPLACE USAGE TRENDS % DECREASE Q1 2025 to Q1 2026 % DECREASE Q4 2025 to Q1 2026 % INCREASE Q4 2025 to Q1 2026 % INCREASE Q4 2025 to Q1 2026 PROJECTS CREATED BY DISTRIBUTORS ORDER FORMS CREATED BY DISTRIBUTORS Q1 Comparison 2023 - 2026 Quarter-Over-Quarter Q2 2024 - Q1 2026 Quarter-Over-Quarter Q2 2024 - Q1 2026 Quarter-Over-Quarter Q2 2024 - Q1 2026 2023 2024 2025 2026 53K 56K 66K 54K 59K 59K 53K 55K 58K 47K 52K 58K Q4 2025 128K Q2 2024 164K Q3 2024 166K Q4 2024 131K Q1 2025 166K Q2 2025 158K Q3 2025 161K Q4 2025 240K Q2 2024 290K Q3 2024 285K Q4 2024 253K Q1 2025 256K Q2 2025 280K Q3 2025 275K Q4 2025 25K Q2 2024 29K Q3 2024 29K Q4 2024 24K Q1 2025 30K Q2 2025 31K Q3 2025 29K SALES PRESENTATIONS CREATED BY DISTRIBUTORS SALES PRESENTATIONS CREATED BY DISTRIBUTORS January February March Q1 2026 158K Q1 2026 30K Q1 2026 245K
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