Market Trends of Recreational Vehicle Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Recreational Vehicle Market according to our research experts:
Motorhomes Segment Expected to Lead the Market
The motorhomes segment of the market is anticipated to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The increase in the number of campgrounds in the country illustrates the increasing preference for recreational travel with motorhomes. Additionally, they are widely used in the countries like the United States and Germany, not only for vacation traveling but also for tailgating, traveling with pets, business, and as a preferred mode of transportation for outdoor sports and other leisure activities.
Despite the pandemic, Motorhomes have witnessed a significant rise in the number of new registrations over Caravans over the past five years. For instance, in 2019, in Germany, about 55,000 units of new motorhomes were registered, which increased to more than 78,000 units in 2020. The growing number of motorhomes continued in 2021, too, as over 82,000 units were registered in the country. On the contrary, verses 2020 and 2021 saw a 13% dip in new registrations of caravans.
Among the motorhomes, the Type C motorhomes provide better fuel efficiency than the type A or B motorhomes. They are often referred to as mini-motorhomes, which provide the amenities of a larger motorhome in a scaled-down version and at a lower price. The price of these motorhomes ranges from approximately USD 40,000 and goes up to USD 200,000. Moreover, manufacturers are adding multiple slide-outs to increase the living space and are designing a large variety of floor plans with larger chassis versions.
Type A motorized vehicles are expected to continue to dominate in revenue, contributing approximately 50% of the global recreational vehicle market share in 2021. The growth in online rental websites and applications has further eased the renting process, boosting the demand in the tech-savvy millennial population.
North America also dominated the commercial sales in 2021, which will likely dominate during the forecast period. The United States is the largest commercial RV market in the world, which rental agencies primarily dominate.
North America to Witness Significant Growth
The North American recreational vehicle market is the largest across the globe. RV is highly popular among Americans, and over 11% of households own it. Over 1 million households in the United States live full-time in RVs. It allows traveling at 20-60% less cost, which drives the popularity of RV among millennials. The recreational vehicle market contributes an overall USD 114 billion to the US economy, employing over 600,000 people.
Over the next few years, the United States will drive revenue growth in the North American recreational vehicles market. The Canadian recreational vehicles market may also exhibit significant growth in the years to come. It is expected to hold more than a 10% share of the North American recreational vehicles market until the end of the forecast period.
On the other hand, the United States will likely occupy more than 80% of this regional market until the end of 2024. In terms of CAGR, Canada is more lucrative than the United States in the North American recreational vehicles market. However, the United States is a more attractive market, owing to growing personal disposable income levels and tax relaxation.
For instance, the United States witnessed a surge in the shipments of recreational vehicles in 2021 when compared to 2020. In 2021, more than 600,000 units of shipments of recreational vehicles were observed, which is nearly 30% higher than the figures in 2020.
The proliferation of campgrounds with multiple facilities, including fishing, white water rafting, and hiking, along with natural scenic landscapes, provides robust market opportunities. Luxury RV resorts offer specialized sports facilities, including golf courses, tennis courts, health spas, and gourmet restaurants, which positively influence the market revenue.
