A rooftop tent, also known as a "home" on the roof of a car, is a temporary accommodation device installed on the roof of a car. It has emerged with the development of the automobile manufacturing industry and has a history of fifty to sixty years. Against the backdrop of the increasing popularity of self-driving tourism, it has become one of the optional equipment for outdoor self-driving tours.

The rooftop tent is not only easy to install and use, but also adaptable to various vehicle models, complementing off-road vehicles and SUVs. Compared with traditional ground tents, rooftop tents provide a more convenient and comfortable accommodation experience, providing users with a private and safe resting space anytime and anywhere, and have multiple functions such as wind, rain, sun protection, and dust prevention.

Overview of Market Development

The global rooftop tent market is experiencing significant growth and showing broad prospects. With the improvement of living standards and the increasing demand for leisure vacations, the market size of rooftop tents as an important component of camping equipment continues to expand. According to our research data, the estimated global rooftop tent market size in 2024 is $252 million, an increase of 7.07% compared to 2023.

In the future, with the further popularization of camping activities and the increasing demand of consumers for camping experience, it is expected that the market will continue to expand. By 2029, the global rooftop tent market size may increase to $359 million. The CAGR for 2024-2029 is estimated to be 7.33%.

Segmented Market Analysis

From the perspective of product types, depending on the size of the space, rooftop tents can be divided into 3-person, double, and 4-person types. Among them, the 3-person rooftop tent segment holds the highest market share, estimated to be 41.03% in 2024.

From an application perspective, the downstream market for rooftop tents can be divided into two categories: personal applications and commercial applications. Among them, personal applications dominate, with an expected market share of 81.95% by 2024.

Source: www.globalmarketmonitor.com

Market Analysis of Major Regions

From a regional perspective, the global rooftop tent market is mainly concentrated in the three major regions of North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. The total revenue of the rooftop tent market in these three major regions accounts for nearly 95% of the global total revenue. Among them, Europe is the largest revenue market. Data shows that the revenue of the European rooftop tent market is expected to reach $102.23 million in 2024, with an estimated revenue share of 40.65%.