Leisure Boats Market to Grow at a CAGR of 4.9% to reach US$ 2,947.1 Mn from 2017 to 2027

Middle East Leisure Boats Market to 2027 - Regional Analysis and Forecasts by Type (New Leisure Boats and Used Leisure Boats); Application (Sailboats, Runabouts, Jet Boats, Cabin Cruiser, and Watercrafts)

  • Report Code : TIPRE00002848
  • Category : Manufacturing and Construction
  • Status : Published
  • No. of Pages : 78
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The Middle East leisure boats market is expected to grow to US$ 2,947.1 million by 2027 from US$ 1,840.0 million in 2017, growing at a CAGR of 4.9%.



The rise in the popularity of several exciting and extreme destinations around the globe have significantly influenced the growth of leisure boats, and the trend is expected to persist in the coming years. The hastily increasing urban population and propelling buyer confidence in the yacht industry is yet another factor pushing the demand for leisure boats globally. Moreover, the Middle East is currently under the development stage of the market, and therefore all the government and other associated initiatives are expected to have a relatively higher influence on the leisure boats market.
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Some of the major events in this region include the Dubai Industrial Strategy 2030, which has an objective to develop Dubai as a global destination and platform for overseas companies looking for sustainability and growth. The initiative is expected to promote an expansion of Dubai’s yacht and boats manufacturing activities to accomplish domestic demand.

The leisure boats market has been segmented on the basis of type and application. On the basis of type, the leisure boats market has been bifurcated into new leisure boats and used leisure boats. Further, the applications of these leisure boats include in the sailboats, runabouts, jet boats, cabin cruiser, and watercraft. The analysis of the Middle East region is conducted by considering various countries including, Kuwait, UAE, Oman, and Qatar. In the past couple of years, the region has emerged as a foremost center for leisure boating and is a flourishing market for boats and yachts. This region is comprised of high net-worth individuals who have a relatively higher propensity to spend on leisure and luxury. Moreover, the Marine infrastructure expansion and development of tourism are probable to pave new opportunities in the leisure boat market.

The overall leisure boats market size has been derived using both primary and secondary source. The research process begins with exhaustive secondary research using internal and external sources to obtain qualitative and quantitative information related to the leisure boats market. It also provides the overview and forecast for the leisure boats market based on all the segmentation provided with respect to the Middle East region. Also, the primary interviews were conducted with industry participants and commentators in order to validate data and analysis. The participants who typically take part in such a process include industry expert such as VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers, and national sales managers, and external consultants such as valuation experts, research analysts, and key opinion leaders specializing in the leisure boats market.

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Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

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North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION 10
1.1 SCOPE OF THE STUDY 10

2. LEISURE BOATS MARKET – KEY TAKEAWAYS 11

3. LEISURE BOATS MARKET LANDSCAPE 13
3.1 OVERVIEW 13
3.2 MARKET SEGMENTATION 14
3.2.1 Middle East Leisure Boats Market – By Type 15
3.2.2 Middle East Leisure Boats Market – By Application 15
3.2.3 Middle East Leisure Boats Market – By Country 15
3.3 PEST ANALYSIS 16
3.3.1 Leisure Boats Market – Middle East PEST Analysis 16

4. LEISURE BOATS MARKET – KEY INDUSTRY DYNAMICS 18
4.1 KEY MARKET DRIVERS 18
4.1.1 Government strategies for boosting maritime industry 18
4.1.2 Focus on development of tourism sector 18
4.2 KEY MARKET RESTRAINTS 19
4.2.1 High maintenance cost and lack of repair and maintenance facilities 19
4.3 KEY MARKET OPPORTUNITIES 19
4.3.1 High spending capability of the population and increasing waterfront projects 19
4.4 FUTURE TRENDS 19
4.4.1 Growth in adoption of hybrid leisure boats 19
4.4.2 Evolution of autonomous or self-driving boats 20
4.5 IMPACT ANALYSIS OF DRIVERS AND RESTRAINTS 20

5. LEISURE BOATS MARKET – MIDDLE EAST MARKET ANALYSIS 21
5.1 LEISURE BOATS – MIDDLE EAST MARKET OVERVIEW 21
5.2 LEISURE BOATS – MIDDLE EAST MARKET AND FORECAST TO 2027 21
5.2.1 Middle East Leisure Boats Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2027 (US$ Mn) 21
5.2.2 Middle East Leisure Boats Market Breakdown by Key Countries 23
5.2.2.1 UAE Leisure Boats Market Revenue and Registered Volume Forecast to 2027 (US$ Mn, Unit) 24
5.2.2.2 Kuwait Leisure Boats Market Revenue and Registered Volume Forecasts to 2027 (US$ Mn, Units) 25
5.2.2.3 Qatar Leisure Boats Market Revenue and Registered Volume Forecasts to 2027 (US$ Mn, Units) 26
5.2.2.4 Oman Leisure Boats Market Revenue and Registered Volume Forecasts to 2027 (US$ Mn, Units) 27
5.2.2.5 Rest of Middle East Leisure Boats Market Revenue and Registered Volume Forecasts to 2027 (US$ Mn, Units) 28

6. LEISURE BOATS MARKET REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2027 – TYPE 29
6.1 OVERVIEW 29
6.2 LEISURE BOATS MARKET BREAKDOWN, BY TYPE, 2017 & 2027 29
6.3 NEW LEISURE BOATS 30
6.3.1 Overview 30
6.3.2 New Leisure Boats Market Revenue and Registered Volume Forecasts to 2027 (US$ Mn, Units) 31
6.4 USED LEISURE BOATS 32
6.4.1 Overview 32
6.4.2 Used Leisure Boats Market Revenue and Registered Volume Forecasts to 2027 (US$ Mn, Units) 32

7. LEISURE BOATS MARKET REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2027 – APPLICATION 33
7.1 OVERVIEW 33
7.2 LEISURE BOATS MARKET BREAKDOWN, BY APPLICATION, 2017 & 2027 33
7.3 SAILBOATS 35
7.3.1 Overview 35
7.3.2 Sail Boats Market Revenue and Registered Volume Forecasts to 2027 (US$ Mn, Units) 35
7.4 RUNABOUTS 36
7.4.1 Overview 36
7.4.2 Runabouts Market Revenue and Registered Volume Forecasts to 2027 (US$ Mn, Units) 36
7.5 JETBOATS 37
7.5.1 Overview 37
7.5.2 Jet Boats Market Revenue and Registered Volume Forecasts to 2027 (US$ Mn, Units) 37
7.6 CABIN CRUISER 38
7.6.1 Overview 38
7.6.2 Cabin Cruiser Market Revenue and Registered Volume Forecasts to 2027 (US$ Mn, Units) 38
7.7 WATERCRAFTS 39
7.7.1 Overview 39
7.7.2 Watercraft Boats Market Revenue and Registered Volume Forecasts to 2027 (US$ Mn, Units) 39

8. INDUSTRY LANDSCAPE 40
8.1 OVERVIEW 40
8.2 MARKET INITIATIVE 40
8.3 NEW DEVELOPMENT 41

9. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 42
9.1 COMPETITIVE PRODUCT MAPPING 42
9.2 MARKET POSITIONING – MIDDLE EAST TOP 5 PLAYERS RANKING 44

10. LEISURE BOATS MARKET, KEY COMPANY PROFILES 45
10.1 GULF CRAFT INC. 45
10.1.1 Key Facts 45
10.1.2 Business Description 45
10.1.3 Financial Overview 45
10.1.4 SWOT Analysis 46
10.1.5 Key Developments 47
10.2 AL SHAALI MARINE 48
10.2.1 Key Facts 48
10.2.2 Business Description 48
10.2.3 Financial Overview 48
10.2.4 SWOT Analysis 48
10.2.5 Key Developments 50
10.3 AL HAREB MARINE 51
10.3.1 Key Facts 51
10.3.2 Business Description 51
10.3.3 Financial Overview 51
10.3.4 SWOT Analysis 52
10.4 AL FAJER MARINE LLC 54
10.4.1 Key Facts 54
10.4.2 Business Description 54
10.4.3 Financial Overview 54
10.4.4 SWOT Analysis 55
10.5 AL SEER MARINE SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT COMPANY L.L.C 57
10.5.1 Key Facts 57
10.5.2 Business Description 57
10.5.3 Financial Overview 57
10.5.4 SWOT Analysis 57
10.5.5 Key Developments 59
10.6 RIBCRAFT MIDDLE EAST 60
10.6.1 Key Facts 60
10.6.2 Business Description 60
10.6.3 Financial Overview 60
10.6.4 SWOT Analysis 60
10.6.5 Key Developments 62
10.7 OCEAN BOATS 63
10.7.1 Key Facts 63
10.7.2 Business Description 63
10.7.3 Financial Overview 63
10.7.4 SWOT Analysis 63
10.8 INSTINCT MARINE 65
10.8.1 Key Facts 65
10.8.2 Business Description 65
10.8.3 Financial Overview 65
10.8.4 SWOT Analysis 66
10.8.5 Key Developments 67
10.9 AL SUWAIDI MARINE 68
10.9.1 Key Facts 68
10.9.2 Business Description 68
10.9.3 Financial Overview 68
10.9.4 SWOT Analysis 68
10.9.5 Key Developments 70
10.10 AL SHAALI MARINE 71
10.10.1 Key Facts 71
10.10.2 Business Description 71
10.10.3 Financial Overview 71
10.10.4 SWOT Analysis 71
10.10.5 Key Developments 73

11. APPENDIX 74
11.1 ABOUT THE INSIGHT PARTNERS 74
11.2 GLOSSARY OF TERMS 74
11.3 METHODOLOGY 75
11.3.1 Coverage 76
11.3.2 Secondary Research 76
11.3.3 Primary Research 77

LIST OF TABLES

TABLE 1. LEISURE BOATS MARKET REVENUE AND VOLUME FORECASTS TO 2027 (US$ MN, UNITS) 23
TABLE 2. UAE LEISURE BOATS MARKET REVENUE AND REGISTERED VOLUME FORECASTS TO 2027 (US$ MN, UNITS) 24
TABLE 3. KUWAIT LEISURE BOATS MARKET REVENUE AND VOLUME FORECASTS TO 2027 (US$ MN, UNITS) 25
TABLE 4. QATAR LEISURE BOATS MARKET REVENUE AND VOLUME FORECASTS TO 2027 (US$ MN, UNITS) 26
TABLE 5. OMAN LEISURE BOATS MARKET REVENUE AND REGISTERED VOLUME FORECASTS TO 2027 (US$ MN, UNITS) 27
TABLE 6. REST OF MIDDLE EAST LEISURE BOATS MARKET REVENUE AND REGISTERED VOLUME FORECASTS TO 2027 (US$ MN, UNITS) 28
TABLE 7. MIDDLE EAST LEISURE BOATS MARKET REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2027 (US$ MN, UNITS) – TYPES 29
TABLE 8. MIDDLE EAST REGISTERED LEISURE BOATS MARKET VOLUME AND FORECASTS TO 2027 (UNITS) – TYPES 30
TABLE 9. MIDDLE EAST LEISURE BOATS MARKET REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2027 (US$ MN) – APPLICATION 33
TABLE 10. MIDDLE EAST REGISTERED LEISURE BOATS MARKET VOLUME AND FORECASTS TO 2027 (UNITS) – APPLICATION 34
TABLE 11. GLOSSARY OF TERMS, LEISURE BOATS MARKET 74

LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE 1. MIDDLE EAST LEISURE BOATS MARKET REVENUE & FORECAST TO 2027 11
FIGURE 2. REGISTERED LEISURE BOATS MARKET BREAKDOWN, BY TYPE, 2017 & 2027 (%) 12
FIGURE 3. LEISURE BOATS MARKET SEGMENTATION 14
FIGURE 4. LEISURE BOATS MARKET SEGMENTATION, BY GEOGRAPHY 14
FIGURE 5. LEISURE BOATS MARKET - MIDDLE EAST PEST ANALYSIS 16
FIGURE 6. LEISURE BOATS MARKET IMPACT ANALYSIS OF DRIVER AND RESTRAINTS 20
FIGURE 7. MIDDLE EAST LEISURE BOATS MARKET REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2027 (US$ MN) 22
FIGURE 8. MIDDLE EAST REGISTERED LEISURE BOATS MARKET VOLUME AND FORECASTS TO 2027 (UNITS) 22
FIGURE 9. MIDDLE EAST LEISURE BOATS MARKET BREAKDOWN BY KEY COUNTRIES, 2017-2027 (%) 23
FIGURE 10. MIDDLE EAST REGISTERED LEISURE BOATS MARKET BREAKDOWN BY KEY COUNTRIES, 2017-2027 (%) 23
FIGURE 11. UAE LEISURE BOATS MARKET REVENUE AND REGISTERED VOLUME FORECASTS TO 2027 (US$ MN, UNIT) 24
FIGURE 12. KUWAIT LEISURE BOATS MARKET REVENUE AND REGISTERED VOLUME FORECASTS TO 2027 (US$ MN, UNITS) 25
FIGURE 13. QATAR LEISURE BOATS MARKET REVENUE AND REGISTERED VOLUME FORECASTS TO 2027 (US$ MN, UNITS) 26
FIGURE 14. OMAN LEISURE BOATS MARKET REVENUE AND REGISTERED VOLUME FORECASTS TO 2027 (US$ MN, UNITS) 27
FIGURE 15. REST OF MIDDLE EAST LEISURE BOATS MARKET REVENUE AND REGISTERED VOLUME FORECASTS TO 2027 (US$ MN, UNITS) 28
FIGURE 16. LEISURE BOATS MARKET BREAKDOWN, BY TYPE, 2017 & 2027 (%) 29
FIGURE 17. REGISTERED LEISURE BOATS BREAKDOWN, BY TYPE, 2017 & 2027 (%) 30
FIGURE 18. NEW LEISURE BOATS MARKET REVENUE AND REGISTERED VOLUME FORECASTS TO 2027 (US$ MN, UNITS) 31
FIGURE 19. USED LEISURE BOATS MARKET REVENUE AND REGISTERED VOLUME FORECASTS TO 2027 (US$ MN, UNITS) 32
FIGURE 20. LEISURE BOATS MARKET BREAKDOWN, BY APPLICATION, 2017 & 2027 (%) 33
FIGURE 21. REGISTERED LEISURE BOATS VOLUME BREAKDOWN, BY APPLICATION, 2017 & 2027 (%) 34
FIGURE 22. SAIL BOATS MARKET REVENUE AND REGISTERED VOLUME FORECASTS TO 2027 (US$ MN, UNITS) 35
FIGURE 23. RUNABOUTS MARKET REVENUE AND REGISTERED VOLUME FORECASTS TO 2027 (US$ MN, UNITS) 36
FIGURE 24. JET BOATS MARKET REVENUE AND REGISTERED VOLUME FORECASTS TO 2027 (US$ MN, UNITS) 37
FIGURE 25. CABIN CRUISER BOATS MARKET REVENUE AND REGISTERED VOLUME FORECASTS TO 2027 (US$ MN, UNITS) 38
FIGURE 26. WATERCRAFT BOATS MARKET REVENUE AND REGISTERED VOLUME FORECASTS TO 2027 (US$ MN, UNITS) 39






The List of Companies - Middle East Leisure Boats Market

  1. Gulf Craft Inc.
  2. AL Shaali Marine
  3. AL Hareb Marine
  4. AL Fajer Marine LLC
  5. Al Seer Marine Supplies & Equipment Company L.L.C
  6. Ribcraft Middle East
  7. Ocean Boats
  8. Al Suwaidi Marine
  9. Al Marakeb Manufacturing Boats Est
  10. Instinct Marine

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