GLOBAL STATISTICAL REPORT Q3 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 Q3 Comparison 2023 - 2026 Quarter-Over-Quarter Q4 2024 - Q3 2026 DISTRIBUTOR PRODUCT SEARCH TRENDS 2023 1.1M 1.2M 1.3M 1.3M 1.3M 1.3M 1.2M 1.2M 1.2M 1.2M 2024 2025 2026 July August September 1.2M Q4 2024 Q1 2025 Q2 2025 Q3 2025 Q4 2025 Q1 2026Q2 2026 3M 3.9M 3.8M 3.8M 3.1M 3.6M 3.8M INCREASE Q2 2026 to Q3 2026 2.7% DECREASE Q3 2025 to Q3 2026 3.1% 2025 vs. 2026 JULY: % DECREASE AUGUST: % DECREASE SEPTEMBER: % DECREASE 1.4M Q3 2026 3.7M Month-Over-Month June 2025 - May 2026 Dec-25 Jan-26Feb-26 Jun-25 Jul-25 Aug-25 Sept-25 Oct-25 Nov-25 1.3M 1.1M 1.2M 1.2M 1.2M 1.2M 1.3M 1M Mar-26 Apr-26 May-26 1.1M 1.2M 793K 1.3M
Top Increases – Q2 2026 vs Q3 2026 Top Increases – Q3 2025 vs Q3 2026 Top Decreases – Q2 2026 vs Q3 2026 Top Decreases – Q3 2025 vs Q3 2026 Most Viewed Products - Q3 2026 DISTRIBUTOR PRODUCT SEARCH TRENDS Ornaments Beanies Food Candles Calendars 197% 182% 61% 56% 51% Kits-Other Pouches Squeeze Toys Fanny Packs Carabiners 54% 34% 31% 24% 19% Sunscreen Seeds Sunglasses Golf Tools Flying Discs 47% 34% 32% 31% 31% Water Seeds Bowels Badges Luggage 33% 33% 32% 29% 27% Payson Non-Woven Mini Tote Bag Evans Manufacturing LLC Item # 8315 • SAGE # 50018 12 oz. Beaverton Zippered Cotton Canvas Tote Evans Manufacturing LLC Item # 8414-EV • SAGE # 50018 12 Oz. Astoria Cotton Canvas Tote w/Jute Bottom Evans Manufacturing LLC Item # 8455EV • SAGE # 50018 Non-Woven Grocery Tote Bag Evans Manufacturing LLC Item # 8000 • SAGE # 50018 Metal So Touch Stylus Pen Gi arget Inc Item # STT002 • SAGE # 69533
DISTRIBUTOR PRODUCT SEARCH TRENDS JULY 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Bags Shirts Pens Tumblers Caps Mugs Towels Bottles Lanyards Notebooks 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Bags Shirts Pens Caps Tumblers Mugs Towels Fans Notebooks Bottles 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Bags Shirts Pens Tumblers Caps Fans Mugs Towels Notebooks Bottles JULY JULY AUGUST 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Bags Shirts Pens Tumblers Caps Mugs Bottles Towels Notebooks Lanyards 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Bags Shirts Pens Tumblers Caps Mugs Notebooks Towels Bottles Fans 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Bags Shirts Pens Tumblers Caps Mugs Notebooks Squeeze Toys Bottles Towels AUGUST AUGUST SEPTEMBER 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Bags Shirts Pens Tumblers Mugs Caps Coats Bottles Notebooks Awards 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Bags Shirts Pens Tumblers Mugs Caps Notebooks Chargers Awards Coats 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Bags Shirts Pens Tumblers Mugs Caps Notebooks Squeeze Toys Bottles Chargers SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER
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 Shirts Pens Tumblers Caps Mugs Notebooks Squeeze Toys Bottles Towels Fans Chargers Decals Key Chains / Rings Awards Cups Lanyards Coats Journals Coolers Backpacks Beverage Insulators Umbrellas Blankets Hats Up 9 Down 2 Down 1 Down 1 Up 1 Down 1 Down 3 Down 1 Down 1 Up 4 Down 2 Up 4 Down 1 Down 3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 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 Coasters Wristbands Magnets Speakers Tablecloths Banners Socks Sunglasses Glasses-Drinking Pins Flags Balls Vests Signs Lip Balms Hoodies Calendars Hand Sanitizers Flashlights Mats Tags Mouse Pads Portfolios Tents Openers Down 2 Up 1 Down 1 Up 2 Down 1 Down 1 Up 1 Down 1 Up 5 Up 1 Down 1 Down 4 Up 2 Up 4 Down 4 Up 8 Down 1 Down 3 Up 3 Down 4 Down 3
DISTRIBUTOR SAGE WORKPLACE USAGE TRENDS . % DECREASE Q3 2025 to Q3 2026 . % INCREASE Q2 2026 to Q3 2026 % INCREASE Q2 2026 to Q3 2026 . % DECREASE Q2 2026 to Q3 2026 PROJECTS CREATED BY DISTRIBUTORS ORDER FORMS CREATED BY DISTRIBUTORS Q3 Comparison 2023 - 2026 Quarter-Over-Quarter Q3 2024 - Q2 2026 Quarter-Over-Quarter Q4 2024 - Q3 2026 Quarter-Over-Quarter Q4 2024 - Q3 2026 2023 2024 2025 2026 50K 64K 56K 53K 58K 54K 53K 53K 55K 48K 51K 49K Q2 2026 158K Q4 2024 Q1 2025 131K Q2 2025 166K Q3 2025 158K Q4 2025 161K Q1 2026 128K Q2 2026 245K Q4 2024 Q1 2025 253K Q2 2025 256K Q3 2025 280K Q4 2025 275K Q1 2026 240K Q2 2026 30K Q4 2024 Q1 2025 24K Q2 2025 30K Q3 2025 31K Q4 2025 29K Q1 2026 25K SALES PRESENTATIONS CREATED BY DISTRIBUTORS SALES PRESENTATIONS CREATED BY DISTRIBUTORS July August September Q3 2026 148K 150K Q3 2026 30K 31K Q3 2026 273K 267K
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