Segments - Snooker Tables Market by Type (Full-size Snooker Table and Mini Snooker Table), Application (Indoor Games [Residential and Commercial] and Sport Events), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023 – 2031
The global snooker tables market size was USD XX Bn in 2022 and is likely to reach USD XX Bn by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of XX% during 2023–2031. The market growth is attributed to the growing demand for cue sports in sports clubs.
The rapid increase in demand for indoor games among millennials contributes to market expansion. Open spaces in urban cities are shrinking. Thus, people are opting for indoor games including pocket billiard games. According to Snooker Statistics UK 2021, home snooker setups gained traction during the past 12 months. In terms of search volume per month, the snooker table was searched 15,100 times, while the snooker club near me was searched 3,300 times.
The snooker table is a type of pocket billiards table, which comes in a rectangular size. The table is made up of quarried slate and has a flat surface covered with tightly woven worsted wool or green cloth, which is known as baize. The table is surrounded by vulcanized rubber cushions along each side.
The market report finds that the Covid-19 pandemic moderately impacted the snooker tables market. A prolonged shutdown of snooker parlors and manufacturing units, due to the preventive measures imposed by the government hampered the market. However, the demand for indoor games has increased during the pandemic, as people are not allowed to go outside, which boosted the demand for mini snooker tables.
Increasing popularity of indoor games, including cue games among millennials is anticipated to drive the market in the coming years. Rapid urbanization and modern lifestyle encouraged people to engage themselves in recreational activities, such as indoor including snooker, table tennis, pool, and others. Furthermore, rising number of snooker clubs and the growing disposable income of consumers are likely to boost the market. A lot of individuals are interested in opening their snooker parlors for the source of money.
High costs associated with snooker tables hinder the market. The snooker table requires precise design, skilled craftsmanship, and quality materials such as vulcanized rubber, quarried slate, and baize, which makes them expensive. People with low income cannot avail of it as an indoor game due to the cost factor, which restraints the market to a certain limit.
Growing number of snooker tournaments and international championships across the globe creates lucrative opportunities in the snooker table market. The popularity of snooker is consistently increasing due to the rapid shift towards luxury & recreational activities and the changing lifestyle of the population.
The research report includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes |
Details |
Report Title |
Snooker Tables Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2022 |
Historic Data |
2016–2021 |
Forecast Period |
2023–2031 |
Segmentation |
Type (Full-size Snooker Table and Mini Snooker Table) and Application (Indoor Games [residential and commercial] and Sport Events) |
Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Market Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
Snooker Alley; Real Billiard LTD; Brunswick; Riley England (BCE Distributors Ltd); Wiraka Pte Ltd; Beckmann Billard; and Charleston Billiards & Cue Company Inc |
Based on type, the snooker tables market is divided into full-size snooker table and mini snooker tables. The full-size snooker table segment is expected to expand at a significant growth rate during the projection period, due to the rising demand from the sports authorities. Full-size snooker table is widely used in sports bars, billiards clubs, hotels, and billiards events. This table has a large space for players to move around freely on every side than a small table. However, the mini snooker table is anticipated to grow at a rapid pace, owing to the increasing demand from schools & colleges and other similar places.
On the basis of application, the market is bifurcated into indoor games and sports events. The indoor games segment is further categorized into residential and commercial. The indoor games segment is projected to register a considerable CAGR during the forecast period, due to the rising demand for luxury indoor games coupled with the growing consumers’ disposable income. The residential application includes private clubs and a home setup for snooker where individuals gather to play this sport. Whereas, the commercial application includes clubs, pubs, luxury hotels, and big companies. The rapid expansion of private clubs and game parlors is further likely to boost the segment.
In terms of region, the global snooker table market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific is expected to dominate the market during the projection period, owing to the rising demand for cue games among sports bars and commercial spaces. The regional market growth is further attributed to increasing snooker tournaments & championships and the rapid expansion of snooker clubs in China. As per the World Snooker, the global commercial arm of sports, snooker is the third largest viewership in China after football and basketball. There are nearly 1,500 snooker clubs in Shanghai alone and is further set to grow in the coming years.
Europe is expected to register rapid growth in the global market during the forecast period, owing to the increasing demand for luxurious indoor games. In Europe, snooker clubs are popular among millennials in major cities like Paris, London, and Rome.
The global snooker table market has been segmented on the basis of
Key players competing in the global snooker tables market include Snooker Alley; Real Billiard LTD; Brunswick; Riley England (BCE Distributors Ltd); Wiraka Pte Ltd; Beckmann Billard; and Charleston Billiards & Cue Company Inc.
These companies adopted strategies such as acquisitions, partnerships, collaboration, mergers, R&D investments, and product launches to boost their market share. For instance,