South Africa Diving Tourism Market Size & Outlook
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South Africa diving tourism market highlights
- The South Africa diving tourism market generated a revenue of USD 108.3 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 203.5 million by 2030.
- The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.4% from 2024 to 2030.
- In terms of segment, scuba diving was the largest revenue generating diving type in 2023.
- Scuba Diving is the most lucrative diving type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Diving tourism market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2023 | USD 108.3 million |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 203.5 million |
| Growth rate | 9.4% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | Scuba diving |
| Fastest growing segment | Scuba Diving |
| Historical data | 2018 - 2022 |
| Base year | 2023 |
| Forecast period | 2024 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Scuba Diving, Free Diving |
| Key market players worldwide | The Natural Travel Collection, Bluewater Travel, Scuba Travel, Divers Den, Dive Adventures Asia, ZuBlu, Professional Association of Diving Instructors |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 2.4% of the global diving tourism market in 2023.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- In Middle East & Africa, South Africa diving tourism market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- Saudi Arabia is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 77.3 million by 2030.
Scuba diving was the largest segment with a revenue share of 78.3% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa diving tourism market based on scuba diving, free diving covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.
South Africa is a popular destination for diving tourism, offering a wide range of captivating dive sites along its diverse coastline. The Sardine Run in South Africa is a natural phenomenon that occurs along the country's east coast, drawing diving enthusiasts from around the world.
This annual event, typically taking place between May and July, involves massive shoals of sardines migrating along the coastline. It creates a spectacular sight as predators such as dolphins, sharks, and seabirds gather to feed on the abundant sardines.
This has been a significant boost to the local economy local accommodation, eateries, and tourism establishments in South Africa. An article by Independent Online published in June 2023 reports that the annual Sardine Run has been hailed as a major boost for tourism in the Eastern Cape.
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Diving Tourism Market Scope
Diving Tourism Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Association of Diving Instructors | View profile | 501-1000 | Rancho Santa Margarita, California, United States, North America | https://www.padi.com/ |
| ZuBlu | View profile | 1-10 | Dartmouth, Devon, United Kingdom, Europe | https://www.zubludiving.com/ |
| Dive Adventures Asia | View profile | 11-50 | Houston, Texas, United States, North America | http://www.diveadventuresasia.com/ |
| Divers Den | View profile | 11-50 | Cairns, Queensland, Australia, Oceania | https://www.diversden.com.au/ |
| Scuba Travel | View profile | - | Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom, Europe | https://www.scubatravel.co.uk |
| Bluewater Travel | View profile | 1-10 | Culver City, California, United States, North America | https://bluewaterdivetravel.com |
| The Natural Travel Collection | View profile | 11-50 | Bishops Sutton, Hampshire, United Kingdom, Europe | https://www.thenaturaltravelcollection.com/ |
South Africa diving tourism market size, by diving type, 2018-2030 (US$M)
South Africa Diving Tourism Market Outlook Share, 2023 & 2030 (US$M)
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