Amusement Parks in China - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
Beijing, China
Last Updated: May 2024
9220Revenue
$6.3bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$XXX.Xm
Employees
55,706
Businesses
847
Wages
$XXX.Xm
Amusement Parks in China industry analysis
The number of amusement parks in China has been steadily increasing over the past five years, as households have looked for new and exciting ways to spend their leisure time and operators have improved their marketing and advertising strategies. However, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, all amusement parks had to cease operations in the first quarter of 2020. As a result, revenue for the Amusement Parks industry decreased to $4.7 billion in 2020, down by 4.3% from 2019. however, strict implementation of the requirements of epidemic prevention and control in China was lifted at the beginning of 2023 and will boost the passenger flow of amusement parks, industry sales revenue is expected to total $6.3 billion in 2024, up by 13.5% from 2023. Overall, industry revenue is expected to rise at an annualized 4.8% over the five years through 2024. Profit margins have reached to 7.4% of industry revenue in 2024.
Trends and Insights
- Scientific and technological intelligence provides new impetus for amusement parks. Virtual reality, augmented reality artificial intelligence and other technologies are widely used in amusement facilities to enhance the sense of participation and play experience of tourists.
- Theme parks are steadily increasing. The number of theme parks in China has grown steadily as more families visit them in their spare time.
- Guangdong Province has many large amusement parks. Guangdong Province is a huge potential market due to its high level of household disposable income and large population density.
- Price is a very important factor. Amusement park visitors will compare prices to companies that offer lower or discounted fares, and parks with lower fares may have an advantage in the market.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 4.8 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $6.3bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
The increasing popularity of amusement parks has been another driver of industry growth
- Since the traveling World Carnival entered the Chinese market in 2004, visiting amusement parks has become a popular way to spend leisure time.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
The industry will grow faster in the next five years
- Revenue for the Amusement Parks industry is forecast to continue increasing.
Biggest companies in the Amusement Parks in China
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 |
|---|---|---|
Overseas Chinese Town Group Co., Ltd. | 5,208.9 | |
Fantawild Holdings Inc. | 858.3 | |
Guangdong Chimelong Group Co., Ltd. | 804.0 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Theme parks, Amusement parks and Water parks. Theme parks is the largest segment of the Amusement Parks in China.
Trends and Insights
Theme parks is steadily increasing
- A theme park is an entertainment facility designed and built on the basis of a specific theme, usually containing a variety of rides, games, shows and attractions to attract visitors.
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Competitors
- Cinemas in China
Complementors
- There are no industries to display.
International industries
- Amusement Parks in the US
- Water Parks in the US
- Amusement Parks & Arcades in Canada
- Amusement Parks and Centres Operation in Australia
- Amusement Parks and Centres Operation in New Zealand
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Operators in the Amusement Parks industry in China operate amusement parks with roller coasters, water slides and other amusement rides, and provide outdoor entertainment services. Parks offering activities such as golf, shooting, archery and horse racing are not included in this industry.
What's included in this industry?
Theme parksAmusement parksWater parksCompanies
Overseas Chinese Town Group Co., Ltd.Fantawild Holdings Inc.Guangdong Chimelong Group Co., Ltd.Purchase this report to view all 6 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
AMUSEMENT PARKSWATER PARKSTHEME PARKSPerformance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Scientific and technological intelligence provides new impetus for amusement parks. Virtual reality, augmented reality artificial intelligence and other technologies are wide...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Theme parks are steadily increasing. The number of theme parks in China has grown steadily as more families visit them in their spare time.
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Guangdong Province has many large amusement parks. Guangdong Province is a huge potential market due to its high level of household disposable income and large population den...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Asia Pacific, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Price is a very important factor. Amusement park visitors will compare prices to companies that offer lower or discounted fares, and parks with lower fares may have an advant...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
The brand influence is greater. Large amusement parks are well-known, the infrastructure is relatively perfect, the service quality is high, and they have strong competitive ...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of Overseas Chinese Town Group Co., Ltd.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Fantawild Holdings Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Guangdong Chimelong Group Co., Ltd.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 3 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Overseas Chinese Town Group Co., Ltd., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Fantawild Holdings Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Guangdong Chimelong Group Co., Ltd., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 3 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Higher levels of household disposable income raise demand. Household disposable income has a significant impact on the industry as it affects park attendance.
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
The procurement cost of the industry is relatively light. These include the cost of amusement park supplies, as well as the cost of new amusement park attractions.
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Amusement Parks industry in China in 2024?
The market size of the Amusement Parks industry in China is $6.3bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Amusement Parks in China industry in 2024?
There are 847 businesses in the Amusement Parks industry in China, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Amusement Parks industry in China grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Amusement Parks industry in China has been growing at a CAGR of 4.8 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Amusement Parks industry in China over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Amusement Parks industry in China is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Amusement Parks market in China?
The biggest companies operating in the Amusement Parks market in China are Overseas Chinese Town Group Co., Ltd., Fantawild Holdings Inc. and Guangdong Chimelong Group Co., Ltd.
What does the Amusement Parks in China include?
Theme parks and Amusement parks are part of the Amusement Parks industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Amusement Parks in China?
The company holding the most market share in China is Overseas Chinese Town Group Co., Ltd..
How competitive is the Amusement Parks industry in China?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Amusement Parks industry in China.
