Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market Report (2021-2031) by Scope, Segmentation, Dynamics, and Competitive Analysis
Description
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) boat sails market is projected to grow significantly, reaching approximately USD 26.60 million by 2031, up from USD 17.44 million in 2023, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4% during the forecast period.
Executive Summary and Market Analysis
The MEA boat sails market is divided into key regions including Saudi Arabia, South Africa, the UAE, and the broader MEA area. As these countries aim to diversify their economies and reduce reliance on oil, there is a strong governmental push towards enhancing marine tourism. A notable example is the Amaala project in Saudi Arabia, set to launch in 2025, which is partnering with Monaco Marina Management to create a major boating hub. This initiative is expected to stimulate the boating sector and subsequently boost the boat sails market. Although the MEA market is smaller compared to Europe and North America, it is emerging as a significant player due to the increasing interest in recreational boating and sailing activities.
Market Segmentation Analysis
The analysis of the MEA boat sails market reveals key segments based on type and application.
By Type: The market is categorized into mainsail & headsail and downwind & lightwind sails. In 2023, the mainsail & headsail segment dominated the market share.
By Application: The market is also segmented into cruising and racing, with the cruising segment holding a larger share in 2023.
Market Outlook
Transportation emissions, including those from marine activities, contribute significantly to global CO2 emissions, with marine traffic accounting for about 3%. The marine industry is increasingly focusing on sustainability, prompting manufacturers to explore electric and hybrid boat models. As climate change concerns rise, there is a shift towards electric propulsion systems, which offer a cleaner alternative to traditional gasoline-powered boats that emit harmful pollutants. Electric boats produce no direct emissions, making them a more sustainable choice.
This transition is fostering the development of electric and hybrid sailboats, which combine wind propulsion with electric power. Innovations in sail design are enhancing the efficiency of electric motors, allowing for sails that optimize wind energy usage, thereby extending battery life and improving the performance of hybrid vessels. Consequently, the demand for sails is expected to grow as the market shifts towards electric and hybrid boating solutions.
Country Insights
The MEA boat sails market includes key countries such as South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the rest of the region. The UAE was the leading market in 2023. Dubai's Vision 2030 aims to position the emirate as a global tourism hub, particularly in maritime tourism. This vision has led to increased investments in luxury resorts, yacht clubs, and marinas, which in turn boosts the demand for boat sails. Notable developments like the Dubai Marina and Port Rashid are enhancing recreational boating opportunities, further driving market growth.
The cruising segment is also expanding in the UAE, with various cruise lines operating in the region, supported by the extensive coastline along the Arabian Gulf. This growth in cruising activities is expected to further propel the boat sails market in the UAE.
Company Profiles
Key players in the MEA boat sails market include North Sails GmbH, Doyle Sails International Ltd, Elvstrom Sails AS, Ullman Sails International Inc, Quantum Sails Design Group LLC, Wilfer Sails Technology (Heyuan) Co Ltd, OneSails International, Hyde Sails Ltd, Rolly Tasker Sails (Thailand) Co. Ltd., and CHEONG LEE SAILMAKERS LTD, among others. These companies are employing various strategies such as market expansion, product innovation, and mergers and acquisitions to enhance their offerings and increase market share.
In summary, the Middle East and Africa boat sails market is poised for growth driven by economic diversification, increased marine tourism, and a shift towards sustainable boating solutions.
Reasons to buy
Save and reduce time carrying out entry-level research by identifying the growth, size, leading players, and segments in the Middle East & Africa boat sails market.
Highlights key business priorities to assist companies to realign their business strategies.
The key findings and recommendations highlight crucial progressive industry trends in the Middle East & Africa boat sails market, thereby allowing players across the value chain to develop effective long-term strategies.
Develop/modify business expansion plans by using substantial growth offering developed and emerging markets.
Scrutinize in-depth Middle East & Africa market trends and outlook coupled with the factors driving the Middle East & Africa boat sails market, as well as those hindering it.
Enhance the decision-making process by understanding the strategies that underpin commercial interest with respect to client products, segmentation, pricing, and distribution.
Executive Summary and Market Analysis
The MEA boat sails market is divided into key regions including Saudi Arabia, South Africa, the UAE, and the broader MEA area. As these countries aim to diversify their economies and reduce reliance on oil, there is a strong governmental push towards enhancing marine tourism. A notable example is the Amaala project in Saudi Arabia, set to launch in 2025, which is partnering with Monaco Marina Management to create a major boating hub. This initiative is expected to stimulate the boating sector and subsequently boost the boat sails market. Although the MEA market is smaller compared to Europe and North America, it is emerging as a significant player due to the increasing interest in recreational boating and sailing activities.
Market Segmentation Analysis
The analysis of the MEA boat sails market reveals key segments based on type and application.
By Type: The market is categorized into mainsail & headsail and downwind & lightwind sails. In 2023, the mainsail & headsail segment dominated the market share.
By Application: The market is also segmented into cruising and racing, with the cruising segment holding a larger share in 2023.
Market Outlook
Transportation emissions, including those from marine activities, contribute significantly to global CO2 emissions, with marine traffic accounting for about 3%. The marine industry is increasingly focusing on sustainability, prompting manufacturers to explore electric and hybrid boat models. As climate change concerns rise, there is a shift towards electric propulsion systems, which offer a cleaner alternative to traditional gasoline-powered boats that emit harmful pollutants. Electric boats produce no direct emissions, making them a more sustainable choice.
This transition is fostering the development of electric and hybrid sailboats, which combine wind propulsion with electric power. Innovations in sail design are enhancing the efficiency of electric motors, allowing for sails that optimize wind energy usage, thereby extending battery life and improving the performance of hybrid vessels. Consequently, the demand for sails is expected to grow as the market shifts towards electric and hybrid boating solutions.
Country Insights
The MEA boat sails market includes key countries such as South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the rest of the region. The UAE was the leading market in 2023. Dubai's Vision 2030 aims to position the emirate as a global tourism hub, particularly in maritime tourism. This vision has led to increased investments in luxury resorts, yacht clubs, and marinas, which in turn boosts the demand for boat sails. Notable developments like the Dubai Marina and Port Rashid are enhancing recreational boating opportunities, further driving market growth.
The cruising segment is also expanding in the UAE, with various cruise lines operating in the region, supported by the extensive coastline along the Arabian Gulf. This growth in cruising activities is expected to further propel the boat sails market in the UAE.
Company Profiles
Key players in the MEA boat sails market include North Sails GmbH, Doyle Sails International Ltd, Elvstrom Sails AS, Ullman Sails International Inc, Quantum Sails Design Group LLC, Wilfer Sails Technology (Heyuan) Co Ltd, OneSails International, Hyde Sails Ltd, Rolly Tasker Sails (Thailand) Co. Ltd., and CHEONG LEE SAILMAKERS LTD, among others. These companies are employing various strategies such as market expansion, product innovation, and mergers and acquisitions to enhance their offerings and increase market share.
In summary, the Middle East and Africa boat sails market is poised for growth driven by economic diversification, increased marine tourism, and a shift towards sustainable boating solutions.
Reasons to buy
Save and reduce time carrying out entry-level research by identifying the growth, size, leading players, and segments in the Middle East & Africa boat sails market.
Highlights key business priorities to assist companies to realign their business strategies.
The key findings and recommendations highlight crucial progressive industry trends in the Middle East & Africa boat sails market, thereby allowing players across the value chain to develop effective long-term strategies.
Develop/modify business expansion plans by using substantial growth offering developed and emerging markets.
Scrutinize in-depth Middle East & Africa market trends and outlook coupled with the factors driving the Middle East & Africa boat sails market, as well as those hindering it.
Enhance the decision-making process by understanding the strategies that underpin commercial interest with respect to client products, segmentation, pricing, and distribution.
Table of Contents
117 Pages
- 1. Introduction
- 1.1 Report Guidance
- 1.2 Market Segmentation
- 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1 Key Insights
- 2.2 Market Attractiveness
- 3. Research Methodology
- 3.1 Secondary Research
- 3.2 Primary Research
- 3.2.1 Hypothesis formulation:
- 3.2.2 Macro-economic factor analysis:
- 3.2.3 Developing base number:
- 3.2.4 Data Triangulation:
- 3.2.5 Country level data:
- 4. Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market Landscape
- 4.1 Overview
- 4.2 Ecosystem Analysis
- 4.2.1 Raw Material Providers:
- 4.2.2 Manufacturers:
- 4.2.3 End Users:
- 5. Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market - Key Market Dynamics
- 5.1 Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market - Key Market Dynamics
- 5.2 Market Drivers
- 5.2.1 Rising Popularity of Recreational Boating
- 5.2.2 Growing Marine Tourism
- 5.2.3 Increasing Disposable Incomes
- 5.3 Market Restraints
- 5.3.1 High Initial and Ownership Costs of Boats
- 5.4 Market Opportunities
- 5.4.1 Increasing Government Investments in Water Tourism
- 5.4.2 Growing Demand for Sustainable Sailing Materials
- 5.5 Future Trends
- 5.5.1 Shift Toward Electric Sail Boats or Hybrid Sail Boats
- 5.6 Impact of Drivers and Restraints:
- 6. Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market - Analysis
- 6.1 Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market Revenue (US$ Million), 2021-2031
- 6.2 Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market Forecast Analysis
- 7. Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market Analysis - by Type
- 7.1 Mainsail and Headsail
- 7.1.1 Overview
- 7.1.2 Mainsail and Headsail: Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
- 7.2 Downwind and Lightwind Sails
- 7.2.1 Overview
- 7.2.2 Downwind and Lightwind Sails: Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
- 8. Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market Analysis - by Application
- 8.1 Cruising
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Cruising: Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
- 8.2 Racing
- 8.2.1 Overview
- 8.2.2 Racing: Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
- 9. Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market - Country Analysis
- 9.1 Middle East & Africa
- 9.1.1 Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
- 9.1.1.1 Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
- 9.1.1.2 South Africa: Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.1.1.2.1 South Africa: Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market Share - by Type
- 9.1.1.2.2 South Africa: Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market Share - by Application
- 9.1.1.3 Saudi Arabia: Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.1.1.3.1 Saudi Arabia: Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market Share - by Type
- 9.1.1.3.2 Saudi Arabia: Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market Share - by Application
- 9.1.1.4 UAE: Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.1.1.4.1 UAE: Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market Share - by Type
- 9.1.1.4.2 UAE: Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market Share - by Application
- 9.1.1.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa: Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.1.1.5.1 Rest of Middle East & Africa: Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market Share - by Type
- 9.1.1.5.2 Rest of Middle East & Africa: Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market Share - by Application
- 10. Competitive Landscape
- 10.1 Heat Map Analysis by Key Players
- 10.2 Company Positioning and Concentration
- 11. Industry Landscape
- 11.1 Overview
- 11.2 Market Initiative
- 11.3 Mergers & Acquisitions
- 12. Company Profiles
- 12.1 North Sails GmbH
- 12.1.1 Key Facts
- 12.1.2 Business Description
- 12.1.3 Products and Services
- 12.1.4 Financial Overview
- 12.1.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.1.6 Key Developments
- 12.2 Doyle Sails International Ltd
- 12.2.1 Key Facts
- 12.2.2 Business Description
- 12.2.3 Products and Services
- 12.2.4 Financial Overview
- 12.2.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.2.6 Key Developments
- 12.3 Elvstrom Sails AS
- 12.3.1 Key Facts
- 12.3.2 Business Description
- 12.3.3 Products and Services
- 12.3.4 Financial Overview
- 12.3.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.3.6 Key Developments
- 12.4 Ullman Sails International Inc
- 12.4.1 Key Facts
- 12.4.2 Business Description
- 12.4.3 Products and Services
- 12.4.4 Financial Overview
- 12.4.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.4.6 Key Developments
- 12.5 Quantum Sails Design Group LLC
- 12.5.1 Key Facts
- 12.5.2 Business Description
- 12.5.3 Products and Services
- 12.5.4 Financial Overview
- 12.5.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.5.6 Key Developments
- 12.6 Wilfer Sails Technology (Heyuan) Co Ltd
- 12.6.1 Key Facts
- 12.6.2 Business Description
- 12.6.3 Products and Services
- 12.6.4 Financial Overview
- 12.6.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.6.6 Key Developments
- 12.7 OneSails International
- 12.7.1 Key Facts
- 12.7.2 Business Description
- 12.7.3 Products and Services
- 12.7.4 Financial Overview
- 12.7.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.7.6 Key Developments
- 12.8 Hyde Sails Ltd
- 12.8.1 Key Facts
- 12.8.2 Business Description
- 12.8.3 Products and Services
- 12.8.4 Financial Overview
- 12.8.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.8.6 Key Developments
- 12.9 Rolly Tasker Sails (Thailand) Co. Ltd.
- 12.9.1 Key Facts
- 12.9.2 Business Description
- 12.9.3 Products and Services
- 12.9.4 Financial Overview
- 12.9.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.9.6 Key Developments
- 12.10 CHEONG LEE SAILMAKERS LTD
- 12.10.1 Key Facts
- 12.10.2 Business Description
- 12.10.3 Products and Services
- 12.10.4 Financial Overview
- 12.10.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.10.6 Key Developments
- 13. Appendix
- 13.1 About Us
- List of Tables
- Table 1. Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market Segmentation
- Table 2. Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
- Table 3. Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million) - by Type
- Table 4. Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million) - by Application
- Table 5. Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million) - by Country
- Table 6. South Africa: Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million) - by Type
- Table 7. South Africa: Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million) - by Application
- Table 8. Saudi Arabia: Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million) - by Type
- Table 9. Saudi Arabia: Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million) - by Application
- Table 10. UAE: Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million) - by Type
- Table 11. UAE: Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million) - by Application
- Table 12. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million) - by Type
- Table 13. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million) - by Application
- LIST OF FIGURES
- Figure 1. Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market Segmentation - Country
- Figure 1. Eco System Analysis
- Figure 2. Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
- Figure 3. Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market Revenue (US$ Million), 2021-2031
- Figure 4. Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market Share (%) - by Type (2023 and 2031)
- Figure 5. Mainsail and Headsail: Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
- Figure 6. Downwind and Lightwind Sails: Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
- Figure 7. Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market Share (%) - by Application (2023 and 2031)
- Figure 8. Cruising: Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
- Figure 9. Racing: Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
- Figure 10. Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market Breakdown, by Key Countries, 2023 and 2031 (%)
- Figure 11. South Africa: Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021- 2031 (US$ Million)
- Figure 12. Saudi Arabia: Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021- 2031 (US$ Million)
- Figure 13. UAE: Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021- 2031 (US$ Million)
- Figure 14. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Middle East & Africa Boat Sails Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021- 2031 (US$ Million)
- Figure 15. Heat Map Analysis by Key Players
- Figure 16. Company Positioning and Concentration
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