According to a new report by Reed Intelligence, the global roller coaster market is projected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 3.7% between 2023 and 2031.
Market Size: Base Year & Forecast Year
Base Year (2023): Market baseline established in 2023.
Forecast Period (2023–2031): Growth at an estimated CAGR of 3.7% through 2031.
Key Highlights
Largest region: Asia Pacific (APAC) — buoyed by fast expansion of theme parks, growing middle-class population, and rising demand for leisure and entertainment.
Fastest-growing region: Asia-Pacific (APAC) — the region’s strong growth potential, emerging economies, and rising disposable incomes support accelerated market growth.
Largest segmentation by type: Steel Roller Coaster — among the report’s primary type-based segments.
Segmentation by application — key segments: The market is segmented by application into Kiddie, Thrill, Family, and Extreme roller coasters.
Largest / prominent application segment: While the report does not explicitly single out the “largest” application category by value, the breadth of “Thrill”, “Family”, “Extreme” and “Kiddie” segments indicates a full-spectrum market catering to diverse customer needs.
Market Dynamics
The global roller coaster market is being driven by rising theme-park attendance, increasing tourism, and continuous technological advancement in coaster design and ride experience.
However, the industry also faces challenges such as economic uncertainties, regulatory hurdles, supply-chain disruptions, and competitive pressures that may restrain growth in certain regions. Still, these very challenges present opportunities: with the adoption of immersive technologies (e.g., VR/AR), personalized ride experiences, and themed attractions, market players have opportunities to innovate, target underserved segments, and expand into new geographies.
Top Market Players
Key players featured in the report’s competitive landscape include:
Bolliger & Mabillard
Fabbri Group
Gerstlauer
The Gravity Group
Great Coasters International
Intamin
Mack Rides
Rocky Mountain Construction
Vekoma Rides Manufacturing
Maurer
S&S Sansei
Zierer
Premier Rides
Zamperla
Segmentation (By Type, Application and Region)
By Type:
Wood Roller Coaster
Steel Roller Coaster
By Application:
Kiddie Roller Coaster
Thrill Roller Coaster
Family Roller Coaster
Extreme Roller Coaster
By Region:
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific (APAC)
LAMEA / Latin America, Middle East & Africa (as grouped by the report)
About This Report
This report, titled “Global Roller Coaster Market Size, Share and Trends Analysis By Type, By Application, By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, LAMEA) and Forecasts, 2023–2031”, offers a comprehensive overview of the global roller coaster industry. It covers market size and growth, segmentation by type/application/region, regional insights, market dynamics (drivers, restraints, opportunities), and competitive landscape with detailed profiles of leading players.
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