Camping and Caravanning Market By Destination Type (State or National Park Campgrounds, Privately Owned Campgrounds, Public or Privately Owned Land Other Than a Campground, Backcountry, National Forest or Wilderness Areas, Parking Lots and Others), Type of Camper (Car Camping, RV Camping, Backpacking and Others), by Consumer Orientation (Adult Male, Adult Female and Kids), Age (6-12 yrs, 13-17 yrs, 18-24 yrs, 25-44 yrs and 45 + yrs) and Regional Analysis (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2022-2031

Global Camping and Caravanning Market Analysis

The Global Camping and Caravanning Market Size was $42,384.0 million in 2021 and is predicted to grow with a CAGR of 7.7%, by generating a revenue of $87,653.5 million by 2031.

Global Camping and Caravanning Market Synopsis

The camping tourism is a popular recreational activity where participants travel in order to spend time living in tents, motor homes, or other types of informal, rural accommodation. The market is likely to show significant growth in the forecast period owing to rising spending in camping or caravanning tourism. For instance, Overall, 420 million nights were spent camping or caravanning by EU residents in 2019, of which the UK accounted for 59 m, France 129m, Italy 55m, Spain 41m, Germany 36m and Netherlands 22m. Further, camping and caravanning is green, cheaper and takes less time than foreign travel. For a typical journey comparison, a family would save hours of travel time and spend 92% less on transport costs and save approximately 95% of their CO2 emissions.

Apart from this, introduction of high technology and energy efficiency caravans type mainly geometric, camping pods, two storey caravan, sealander caravan and others are creating a lucrative business opportunity for the carvan business segment that is further supplementing the global camping and caravanning market size. This specific type of caravans is designed in order to its multitude of uses to meet the changing customer preferences.

Despite the advancements in the technology, the global camping and caravanning market share is likely to hamper in the future times. The involvement of tourism regulatory alliances to focus on eco-friendly camping and sustainability solutions is compelling authorities to form stringent norms & guidelines that restricts tourism from conducting specific activities at the destination. Further, factors mainly unexpected fire attacks at camping sites due to negligence from tourists adversely impacting the animals and species is strictly monitored by these alliances. Owing to this, the camping and caravanning market size is expected to show moderate growth in the forecast period.

The most important growth driver for the camping and caravanning market is the technological upgradation in the recreational and leisure vehicles mainly rooftop with A/C units and technology to help reduce road noise to create a truly unique recreational experience and impressive array of technology. This factor is boosting the camping and caravanning market growth.

According to regional analysis, the North America Camping and Caravanning market accounted for $18267.5 million in 2021 and is predicted to grow with a CAGR of 7.4% in the projected timeframe.

Camping and Caravanning Overview

Camping and Caravanning refers to the activity of staying overnight in a tent. The campsites are intended to accommodate tents, caravans, mobile leisure residences and light leisure accommodation. The global camping and caravanning market are likely to show robust growth in the upcoming years owing to rising disposable income, massive funding by tourism alliances to boost tourism industry, rapid technological innovations in recreational and leisure vehicles.

COVID-19 Impact on Global Camping and Caravanning Market

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought several uncertainties leading to severe economic losses as various businesses across the world were standstill. This has ultimately lowered the demand for camping and caravanning due to lack of investment from major market players in exploring new camping destinations. Further, nationwide lockdown, lack of unavailability of sufficient accommodation and services, strict intercity travel restrictions significantly slowdown the market. Moreover, manufacturing and supply of recreational vehicles were hampered significantly due to complexities in supply chain, unavailability of necessary vehicles components & parts, volatility in currency rates, and other factors. Further, changes in trade policies, disruption in import-export activities, unavailability of skilled professionals are other factors hampering the market. Furthermore, delay or cancellation of tourism construction projects due to strict lockdown and travel restrictions has hampered the market growth.

Rising Sales of Recreational Vehicles to Fuel Market Growth

Sales of recreational vehicles is pacing up rapidly at global level majorly due to demand for road trips as a getaway from quarantine and provide a reliable and personal way to travel. Moreover, young generation and millennials are more attracted to this ongoing trend to experience outdoor recreational activities through such vehicles. In addition to this, customers are now preferring to cite health and environmental concerns with traditional travel. The proliferation of solo travellers even inspired the Australian Caravan Club to facilitate a Lone Trekkers special interest group, which includes solo travellers of all ages. Apart from this, according to the European Caravan Federation, A record number of leisure vehicles, which include motorhomes and towable caravans, were sold in Europe in 2020, rising 12 percent to around 235,000 units. Owing to the abovementioned factors, the global camping and caravanning market is likely to fuel in the coming years.

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Stringent Tourism Guidelines to Restrain the Camping and Caravanning Market Growth

Despite a significant rise in the camping and caravanning industry, the market is expected to show moderate downfall owing to stringent guidelines and norms drafted by tourism authorities for sustainability & environmentally friendly camping activities. In order to achieve the same, the guidelines are majorly emphasizing to avoid barbeque facilities wherein there are high chances of fire catch attacks that could destroy the environment and harm animals & species. Also, certain norms are imposed on waste management and using eco-friendly utensils to protect environment. Owing to this, the market is likely to showcase a slowdown in the upcoming years.

Introduction of Advanced Technologies Leisure Vehicles to Drive Excellent Opportunities

The introduction of highly sophisticated technologies embedded in leisure vehicles is creating significant opportunities for the market growth. The leisure vehicles manufacturers are proactively focusing on developing EV battery-powered EV to shed significant weight from our caravans. Further, several new features, making the most of simulation tools, piping and cabling and advanced assembly to deliver a truly unique product. For instance, in June 2021, Truckman launches new innovative has released a new solution to keep the contents of the truck bed safe and secure with the launch of the new Mountain Top Evo-M roller tonneau cover. The durable and corrosion-resistant cover features a cleverly concealed handle ideally for working, as well as family and leisure vehicles. This factor is likely to boost the market in the upcoming years.

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Global Camping and Caravanning Market, by Destination Type

Based on destination type, the market has been divided into state or national park campgrounds, privately owned campgrounds, public or privately owned land other than a campground, backcountry, national forest or wilderness areas, parking lots and others. Among these, the privately owned campgrounds sub-segment accounted for the highest market share in 2021 is estimated to show the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Global Camping and Caravanning Market Size, by Destination Type, 2021 

Source: Research Dive Analysis

The privately owned campgrounds sub-type is accounted to have a dominant market share in 2021 and it is expected to showcase significant growth in the coming years. This is majorly due to rising focus of private travel companies and tourists owners to expand its destinations reach and explore new wildlife and adventurous sites. Moreover, favorable governmental policies in developed and developing nations to boost tourism industry in remote areas is creating significant opportunities for privately owned campgrounds players further responsible to grow substantially in the forecast period.

Global Camping and Caravanning Market, by Type of Camper

Based on type of camper, the market has been divided into car camping, RV camping, backpacking and others. Among these, the scientific research sub-segment accounted for highest revenue share in 2021 and is likely to showcase robust growth in the coming years.

Global Camping and Caravanning Market Share, by Type of Camper, 2021

Source: Research Dive Analysis

The RV camping sub-segment is accounted to have a dominant market share in 2021. Recreational vehicles are gaining traction owing to its user-friendly functionalities and introduction of advanced sophisticated technologies embedded in such vehicles. Further, the automobile manufacturers are proactively focusing on smoothening the supply chain of these type of vehicles as a part of its business development strategy and boost its sales in this industry. Also, rising tourism industry globally is a major factor supplementing the recreational vehicle camping segment.   

Global Camping and Caravanning Market, by Consumer Orientation

Based on consumer orientation, the market has been divided into adult male, adult female and kids. Among these, the adult male sub-segment accounted for highest revenue share in 2021 and is expected to flourish in the forecast period.

Global Camping and Caravanning Market Growth, by Consumer Orientation, 2021

Source: Research Dive Analysis

The adult male sub-segment is accounted to have a dominant market share in 2021 and it is expected to flourish at a higher rate in the forecast period. Adult males are more inclined towards experiencing adventurous and wildlife destinations. Also, outdoor recreational activities are majorly interesting to adult male which is a major factor responsible for achieving highest market share in the market.

Global Camping and Caravanning Market, by Age

Based on age, the market has been divided into adult male, adult female and kids. Among these, the adult male sub-segment accounted for highest revenue share in 2021 and is expected to flourish in the forecast period.

Global Camping and Caravanning Market Forecast, by Age, 2021

Source: Research Dive Analysis

The 18-24 sub-segment is accounted to have a dominant market share in 2021 and it is expected to flourish at a higher rate in the forecast period. This age is majorly considered in young generation and millennials who are showing keen interest in exploring new destinations and are purchasing RV vehicles at a rapid pace. Moreover, they are more inclined towards camping and caravanning across developed and developing remote regions which is together contributing to the market growth.

Global Camping and Caravanning Market, Regional Insights

The Camping and Caravanning market was investigated across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.

Global Camping and Caravanning Market Size & Forecast, by Region, 2021-2031 (USD Million)

Source: Research Dive Analysis

The Market for Camping and Caravanning in North America to be the Most Dominant

The demand for Camping and Caravanning in the North America region is driven by its use as a low emission alternative fuel that helps in achieving low carbon mobility. The growing adoption of Camping and Caravanning technology in RV camping segment is propelling market growth. Moreover, massive investments by tourism authorities to boost the travel sector is supplementing market growth. Further, rising disposable income of consumers to spent on travel is another factor boosting the camping and caravanning industry.  

Competitive Scenario in the Global Camping and Caravanning Market

Investment, agreement, and product launch are common strategies followed by major market players. For instance, in August 2022, Mercedes‑Benz is adding a new entry-level model to its Marco Polo family, setting the course for further growth in the motorhome market. This strategic movement would enable flexible, easily installable and removable camping module.

Source: Research Dive Analysis

Some of the leading Camping and Caravanning market players are Discovery Parks Private Limited, European Camping Group, Kampgrounds Of America, Inc., Parkdean Holidays Limited, Equity Lifestyle Properties, Sun Communities, Bourne Leisure, The Camping and Caravanning Club, Drayton Manor, La Bella Vista, Altmark.de.