Carrier Rocket Market Forecast to Reach $25.42 Billion
A new carrier rocket market forecast has been released by Allied Market Research showing an anticipated growth to $25.42 billion in 2030, up from $9.24 billion in 2020 at a CAGR of 11.9%.
The rise in demand for small satellites for earth observation services and surge in the number of space expeditions drive the growth of the global carrier rocket market. However, high costs regarding the development and complexities associated with periodic maintenance of rockets hinder the market growth. On the other hand, increase in demand for reusable rockets and development of hybrid rocket fuel present new opportunities in the coming years.
Due to COVID-19, strict lockdown measures implemented across the world led to the reduced rate of space launches and lowered the demand for carrier rockets. Different obstacles such as shortage of raw materials disrupted supply chain, and logistical difficulties presented challenges in production activities.
Additionally, market players reduced expansion and R&D expenditure for compensation ≥÷nsating the loss of revenue for the space industry and overall performance. However, a surge in commercial space launches by market players such as SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, and Blue Origin are expected to surge the demand for carrier rockets steadily in 2021.
Based on end user, the government segment accounted for the highest share in 2020, holding more than around three-fifths of the global carrier rocket market, and is estimated to continue its lead position during the forecast period. This is due to an increase in deployment for defense and monitoring services by government organizations. However, the commercial segment is expected to portray the highest CAGR of 12.4% from 2021 to 2030. This is attributed to surge in initiatives undertaken by commercial space organizations for deploying advanced space payloads and conducting space exploration missions.
North America held the largest market share in 2020, contributing to more than one-third of the global carrier rocket market, and is expected to maintain its dominance in terms of revenue by 2030. This is due to the presence of leading rocket manufacturers in the region. However, Asia-Pacific is expected to witness the largest CAGR of 12.0% during the forecast period, owing to the booming space industry in the region.
(Source: Allied Market Research news release. Image from file)