Duty Free Retail Market Size, Share, Growth and Global Industry Analysis By Type & Application, Regional Insights and Forecast to 2024-2032
Growth Factors of Duty Free Retail Market
The Duty Free Retail Market Size was valued at USD 42.65 billion in 2023, and the Market is now projected to grow from USD 46.67 billion in 2024 to USD 78.78 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.76% during the forecast period of 2024-2032.
The first and perhaps the most significant consequence of COVID-19 restrictions was predominantly observed within the tourism industry and concerned the severe reduction in international tourism due to the closing of international borders and the banning of international flights and cruises. Due to the reduced mobility of individuals across borders, the population that shops in duty-free store markets that are mainly situated in airports, seaports, and border zones significantly declined. They mentioned that airports have witnessed a sharp decline in passengers; thus, POS sales at airports duty-free shops dropped. Originally, foot traffic was realized to have been cut, which translates to fewer people that could be influenced to make purchases which in essence decreased revenue, impeding the fall of Duty Free Retail Market Growth.
The demand for Duty-Free Retail has risen due to the growing international tourism, resulting in the expansion of Duty-Free Retail Market share globally Duty-free zones usually are situated in international airports, seaports, and at frontier zones or other relevant points. These are places that receive high numbers of tourists from other countries and as globalization continues to prompt people to travel, the number of people that visit these places multiplies and thus the available market for duty-free shops is also extended. This entails that the more individuals that frequent these regions, the better chances of sales for duty-free stores. Another reason is international visitors normally have ability to spend more than national visitors. They are more likely to buy luxury products, cosmetics, and souvenirs that are unique or taxed less. Throughout the current century, various luxury products including perfumes, cosmetics, alcoholic drinks tobacco, and electronics are commonplace in duty-free stores, appealing to those seeking affordable and exclusive products, and consumers across all the tourist market segments.
Additionally, this means that different kinds of alcohol are available in duty-free shops at cheaper prices compared to those offered in local markets due to the exemption of taxes and duties. This price break makes duty-free alcohol especially appealing to shoppers intending to buy alcoholic spirituous merchandise including wines, fine brands, and other alcoholic products at much lower price rates.
Comprehensive Analysis of Duty Free Retail Market
The Duty Free Retail Market is rising at an exponential rate due to its market segmentation. This market expansion effectively provides a detailed regional assessment considering the dominant supply and demand forces that impact the Consumer Goods Industry. These Segmentations are methodically segregated by Type and by Sales Channel. The Type includes Perfumes, Cosmetics, Alcohol, Cigarettes and others. However, The Sales Channel includes Airports, Onboard Aircraft, Seaports, Train Stations, and others.
The Asia Pacific region leads the Duty Free Retail Market by benefitting a market size of USD 21.92 billion in 2023 due to the availability of potential opportunities for established and prospective duty free retail stores to launch a broad spectrum of innovative products.
The top players in the market play a crucial role in the Consumer Goods Industry assuring industrial prospectus growth and setting market standards. These players include Avolta (Switerland), DFS Group (China), Gebr. Heinemann SE & Co. KG (Germany), Lagardere Group (France), Dubai Duty Free (UAE), China Duty Free Group (China), Lotte Duty Free (South Korea), The Shilla Duty Free (South Korea), Shinsegae Duty Free Inc. (South Korea),King Power International Group (Thailand). These market players provide a level playing competitive landscape.
In December 2023, Another vape brand that emerged from China partnered with a Middle East-based retailer, Bahrain Duty-Free. Under the Partnership, the brand INNOBAR products are planned to be introduced at the premium outlets of the retailers.
Segmentation Table
ATTRIBUTE DETAILS
Study Period 2019-2032
Base Year 2023
Estimated Year 2024
Forecast Period 2024-2032
Historical Period 2019-2022
Growth Rate CAGR of 6.76% from 2024 to 2030
Unit Value (USD Billion)
Segmentation By Type
Perfumes
Cosmetics
Alcohol
Cigarettes
Others
By Sales Channel
Airports
Onboard Aircraft
Seaports
Train Stations
Others
By Region
North America (By Type, Sales Channel, and Country)
- U.S. (By Type)
- Canada (By Type)
- Mexico (By Type)
Europe (By Type, Sales Channel, and Country)
- Germany (By Type)
- U.K. (By Type)
- France (By Type)
- Italy (By Type)
- Spain (By Type)
- Russia (By Type)
- Rest of Europe (By Type)
Asia Pacific (By Type, Sales Channel, and Country)
- China (By Type)
- Japan (By Type)
- South Korea (By Type)
- Australia (By Type)
- Thailand (By Type)
- Rest of Asia Pacific (By Type)
South America (By Type, Sales Channel, and Country)
- Brazil (By Type)
- Argentina (By Type)
- Chile (By Type)
- Rest of South America (By Type)
Middle East & Africa (By Type, Sales Channel, and Country)
- South Africa (By Type)
- Egypt (By Type)
- UAE (By Type)
- Saudi Arabia (By Type)
- Rest of the Middle East & Africa (By Type)
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