Middle East & Africa Active Backpack Market Size & Outlook

The active backpack market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 367.7 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 7.1% is expected of Middle East & Africa active backpack market from 2023 to 2030.
Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$212.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$367.7
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
7.1%
Report Coverage
Middle East & Africa

MEA active backpack market highlights

  • The MEA active backpack market generated a revenue of USD 212.8 million in 2022.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2023 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, sports was the largest revenue generating type in 2022.
  • Hiking/Trekking is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2023 to 2030.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 212.8 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 367.7 million
Growth rate7.1% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentSports
Fastest growing segmentHiking/Trekking
Historical data covered2017 - 2021
Base year for estimation2022
Forecast period covered2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationHiking/Trekking, Camping and Travelling, Sports
Key market players worldwideAmer Sports Inc, Samsonite International SA, Patagonia Gold Corp Ordinary Shares, Columbia Sportswear Co, JanSport, VF Corp, The North Face, CamelBak Products LLC, Deuter Sport, Kelty, Osprey Packs


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 3.9% of the global active backpack market in 2022.
  • Globally, North America is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 2,385.0 million by 2030.

Sports was the largest segment with a revenue share of 49.25% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa active backpack market based on hiking/trekking, camping and travelling, sports covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2030.


The increasing popularity of hiking, running, cycling, and other outdoor activities in the Middle East and Africa is propelling the market for active backpacks. Governments across the region have been investing significant time, money, and effort into encouraging more people to participate in outdoor activities, be it for leisure, sport, or health.

For instance, the UAE government has made considerable financial investments in the construction of walking, jogging, and cycling lanes that are entirely separate from road traffic. In Dubai, there are plans to expand the existing 463 km-long cycling tracks to 759 km by 2026. Such factors are likely to boost the demand for active backpacks among professional cyclists and fitness enthusiasts.

Active backpacks are also widely used in military applications. Therefore, these products have significant growth potential in the Middle East & Africa due to the strong presence of armed forces in countries like Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Iran. SOURCE, an Israeli tactical gear manufacturers, has been a supplier to the Israeli Defense Forces for more than 25 years.

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