China Consumer Drone Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The consumer drone market in China is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1,254.7 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 13% is expected of China consumer drone market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$532.1
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$1,254.7
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
13%
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China

China consumer drone market highlights

  • The China consumer drone market generated a revenue of USD 532.1 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 1,254.7 million by 2030.
  • The China market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, multi-rotor was the largest revenue generating product in 2023.
  • Others (Fixed-wing, hybrid) is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Consumer drone market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 532.1 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 1,254.7 million
Growth rate13% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentMulti-rotor
Fastest growing segmentOthers (Fixed-wing, hybrid)
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationMulti-rotor, Nano, Others (Fixed-wing, hybrid)
Key market players worldwideGuangdong Cheerson Hobby Technology, Horizon Hobby, Parrot SA, Kitty Hawk, DJI, Makerfire, Syma, WALKERA, Yuneec, Skytech, Jianjian, Hubsan


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, China accounted for 11.0% of the global consumer drone market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China consumer drone market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 392.1 million by 2030.

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China consumer drone market outlook

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Multi-rotor was the largest segment with a revenue share of 65.87% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the China consumer drone market based on multi-rotor, nano, others (fixed-wing, hybrid) covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The consumer drone market in China was projected to record the highest market share of 34.7% in 2022. This growth can be attributed to the China’s vibrant drone industry, established consumer electronics market, and increasing demand for drones. 

Moreover, the market growth is attributed to the Chinese government offering various subsidy programs and other advantageous domestic policies for drone purchases to encourage the development of industrial sectors' technical capabilities.

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