Report OverviewChina is currently the among the world's largest suppliers of fabric-based camping products such as tents, sleeping bags, hammocks, beds, pads, mats and mattresses.
And the country's production capacity will expand further in coming months as many suppliers upgrade their existing factories or establish new ones.The selection of camping gear in coming months will include more designs suitable for a wider range of environments.
Upcoming models will also be more portable and feature value add-ons such as storage flaps and convertible structures.This exclusive report will enhance your sourcing efficiency by giving you a wealth of information on:
• The types of products available from China and their price points
• The types of companies that make up the supplier base
• Key industry issues and how they can affect your sourcing decisions
• The main manufacturing centers of camping gear in China
• Future pricing, capacity, capability and export market trendsWhat you'll get- In-depth profiles of 12 major suppliers with a comprehensive look at their product and pricing strategy, manufacturing and export capability, and more.
This information is not available anywhere else- Profile tables of 16 additional suppliers, with key information such as production capacities, export capabilities, key export markets and main machinery installed- An overview of the camping gear industry in China including key challenges faced by suppliers, industry composition and main production hubs- Thorough coverage of the major camping gear exported from China: tents, sleeping bags, camping beds, hammocks, mats, pads and mattresses- A full-color Product Gallery featuring 72 export models, their prices and specifications- Verified supplier contact details, including names, e-mail addresses, telephone numbers and websitesExecutive SummaryChina is currently the world's largest supplier of tents, sleeping bags, hammocks, beds, pads, mats, mattresses and other fabric-based camping products.
Exports, however, are currently on a downward trend as rising costs continue to erode the industry's price advantage.
In coming months, makers are hoping to boost exports by keeping price adjustments within 5 percent.In line with this, many will be streamlining operations and absorbing additional costs.This is already a difficult task for most companies due to the reduction of the export tax rebate on camping gear by 2 percentage points.
The refund for sleeping bags is down to 11 percent, while the rebate for tents, beds, pads, mats and mattresses has been lowered to 9 percent.For the long term, suppliers are hoping to obtain better margins through product differentiation.
With this in mind, many are increasing investment in R&D and upgrading management and production systems.A number are minimizing their dependence on international demand by gaining or strengthening their foothold on the domestic market.
This is because sales of camping gear within China have been increasing as higher disposable incomes encourage participation in more outdoor and leisure activities.The following are some of the other key trends we see in China's camping gear industry:
• China's production capacity for camping gear will expand in coming months as many suppliers upgrade or establish new manufacturing facilities.
Most will limit the increase to within 20 percent, however, wary of over-expanding in light of declining international demand.
• Output is expected to increase about 20 percent in the next 12 months, driven mainly by domestic orders.
Export volume is also expected to rise, although growth is projected not to exceed 20 percent.
• The selection of camping gear will include more designs suitable for a wider range of environments.
Upcoming models are also expected to be more portable and feature value add-ons such as storage flaps and convertible structures.
• The EU and the US, with their large markets for camping and outdoor equipment, will be the primary overseas destinations of new designs.
A number of suppliers, however, will be targeting growing economies elsewhere, including those in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe.This report covers the major types of camping gear produced in China.
The Products & Prices section has classified these into five categories, namely tents, sleeping bags, camping beds, hammocks as well as mats, pads and mattresses.
It provides detailed product descriptions and discusses the factors that determine pricing.The Industry Overview provides a brief discussion of issues affecting suppliers and the strategies they are implementing in the face of these challenges.
The section includes a summary of the industry composition and the key characteristics of small, midsize and large makers.Details of the local industries of Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Fujian and Shanghai, the major contributors of the China's camping gear exports, are also given.
To reflect the industry structure, more than 70 percent of the companies in this report are located in these hubs.