Camping Equipment Market

The article provides a comprehensive overview of the global camping goods market, with forecasts indicating an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is expected to expand at a modest rate, with consumption and market value projected to increase by 2030. The analysis includes data on consumption volumes, market values, production, imports, and exports, highlighting key countries involved in the camping goods market. Details on product types, pricing trends, and growth rates are also covered in the article, giving insights into the dynamic nature of the global camping equipment industry.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for camping goods worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.8% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 3M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +4.3% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $22.6B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Camping Goods

In 2022, consumption of camping goods decreased by -0.7% to 2.6M tons for the first time since 2013, thus ending a eight-year rising trend. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak volume of 2.6M tons, leveling off in the following year.

The global camping equipment market size fell modestly to $16.1B in 2022, shrinking by -2.2% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +64.5% against 2012 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $16.5B, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (382K tons), the United States (271K tons) and South Korea (226K tons), together accounting for 34% of global consumption. India, Japan, the Philippines, Turkey, Germany, Pakistan, Indonesia, Brazil, Nigeria and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Philippines (with a CAGR of +26.7%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($2B), Turkey ($2B) and South Korea ($1.7B) were the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, with a combined 35% share of the global market. The United States, Japan, Germany, Indonesia, France, Nigeria, Pakistan, Brazil, the Philippines and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

The Philippines, with a CAGR of +26.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the highest levels of camping equipment per capita consumption was registered in South Korea (4,362 kg per 1000 persons), followed by Turkey (1,476 kg per 1000 persons), Germany (1,239 kg per 1000 persons) and Japan (1,134 kg per 1000 persons), while the world average per capita consumption of camping equipment was estimated at 329 kg per 1000 persons.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the camping equipment per capita consumption in South Korea stood at +3.2%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: Turkey (+12.7% per year) and Germany (+5.3% per year).

Production

World Production of Camping Goods

In 2022, after seven years of growth, there was decline in production of camping goods, when its volume decreased by -4.4% to 2.7M tons. In general, the total production indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +64.5% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Global production peaked at 2.8M tons in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, camping equipment production reduced to $18.4B in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +52.8% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $20.1B, and then declined in the following year.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of camping equipment production was China (1.2M tons), comprising approx. 45% of total volume. Moreover, camping equipment production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, South Korea (195K tons), sixfold. India (147K tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 5.4% share.

In China, camping equipment production increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: South Korea (+2.1% per year) and India (+3.0% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Camping Goods

In 2022, approx. 1.1M tons of camping goods were imported worldwide; picking up by 4.4% on the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +93.6% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 36%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, camping equipment imports totaled $6.5B in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, global imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the United States (224K tons), distantly followed by the Philippines (128K tons), Germany (74K tons) and the Netherlands (51K tons) were the key importers of camping goods, together committing 45% of total imports. The UK (48K tons), France (45K tons), South Korea (35K tons), Australia (31K tons), Japan (30K tons), Belgium (21K tons), Thailand (20K tons), Spain (20K tons) and Italy (17K tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Philippines (with a CAGR of +26.6%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($1.2B), Germany ($618M) and France ($369M) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 34% of global imports. The Netherlands, the UK, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Thailand and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

Among the main importing countries, the Philippines, with a CAGR of +26.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports By Type

Tents of synthetic fibres (398K tons) and tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds of synthetic fibres (335K tons) represented roughly 69% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds of textile materials other than cotton or synthetic fibres (112K tons), sailboards, landcraft or camping goods; of textile materials (105K tons) and tents of textile materials other than cotton or synthetic fibres (82K tons), together comprising a 28% share of total imports. Pneumatic mattresses of cotton or other textile materials (31K tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds of synthetic fibres (with a CAGR of +13.2%), while purchases for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, tents of synthetic fibres ($3B) constitutes the largest type of camping goods imported worldwide, comprising 46% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds of synthetic fibres ($1.5B), with a 22% share of global imports. It was followed by sailboards, landcraft or camping goods; of textile materials, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of the value of tents of synthetic fibres imports amounted to +6.9%. For the other products, the average annual rates were as follows: tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds of synthetic fibres (+9.6% per year) and sailboards, landcraft or camping goods; of textile materials (+7.0% per year).

Import Prices By Type

The average camping equipment import price stood at $6,102 per ton in 2022, growing by 4% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Global import price peaked at $6,105 per ton in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was sails ($39,595 per ton), while the price for tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds of textile materials other than cotton or synthetic fibres ($3,427 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by pneumatic mattresses of cotton or other textile materials (+4.5%), while the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average camping equipment import price amounted to $6,102 per ton, with an increase of 4% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $6,105 per ton in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($10,356 per ton), while the Philippines ($398 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+6.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Camping Goods

In 2022, shipments abroad of camping goods decreased by -5.1% to 1.2M tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +174.1% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs at 1.3M tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, camping equipment exports rose slightly to $7.8B in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports By Country

China prevails in exports structure, amounting to 848K tons, which was approx. 71% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Bangladesh (58K tons), committing a 4.8% share of total exports. The Netherlands (38K tons), Pakistan (33K tons), Poland (32K tons) and Germany (23K tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Bangladesh (+10.7%), the Netherlands (+10.6%), Poland (+8.2%) and Germany (+3.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +10.7% from 2012-2022. Pakistan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Bangladesh increased by +1.9 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($4.4B) remains the largest camping equipment supplier worldwide, comprising 57% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bangladesh ($449M), with a 5.7% share of global exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China stood at +8.6%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bangladesh (+13.2% per year) and Germany (+5.0% per year).

Exports By Type

Tents of synthetic fibres (449K tons) and tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds of synthetic fibres (396K tons) prevails in exports structure, together making up 71% of total exports. Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds of textile materials other than cotton or synthetic fibres (110K tons) held a 9.3% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by tents of textile materials other than cotton or synthetic fibres (8.1%) and sailboards, landcraft or camping goods; of textile materials (7.1%). Pneumatic mattresses of cotton or other textile materials (45K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exported products, was attained by tents of synthetic fibres (with a CAGR of +6.9%), while the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest types of exported camping goods were tents of synthetic fibres ($3.5B), tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds of synthetic fibres ($2B) and sailboards, landcraft or camping goods; of textile materials ($665M), with a combined 79% share of global exports. Tents of textile materials other than cotton or synthetic fibres, tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds of textile materials other than cotton or synthetic fibres, pneumatic mattresses of cotton or other textile materials and sails lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

Pneumatic mattresses of cotton or other textile materials, with a CAGR of +10.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exported products over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Type

In 2022, the average camping equipment export price amounted to $6,575 per ton, growing by 8.8% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, camping equipment export price increased by +28.9% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 81%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $9,747 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exported products. In 2022, the product with the highest price was sails ($61,306 per ton), while the average price for exports of tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds of textile materials other than cotton or synthetic fibres ($4,325 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by pneumatic mattresses of cotton or other textile materials (+4.6%), while the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

The average camping equipment export price stood at $6,575 per ton in 2022, surging by 8.8% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, camping equipment export price increased by +28.9% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 81% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $9,747 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($16,082 per ton), while Pakistan ($3,578 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform