GCC BLUE ECONOMY MARKET SIZE AND SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS AND FORECASTS (2025 - 2032)

GCC Blue Economy Market, By Sectoral Activity (Marine Fisheries & Aquaculture, Maritime Transport & Logistics, Coastal & Marine Tourism, Marine Renewable Energy, and Seabed Mining & Marine Minerals), By Resource Type (Living Resources, Non-living Resources, Ecosystem Services, and Energy Resources), By End-use Application (Food & Nutrition, Energy & Power Generation, Transportation & Trade, Tourism & Recreation, and Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology)

Published In: 16 Oct, 2025
Code: CMI8739
Pages: 140
Formats: Excel and PDF
Industry: Energy
- Historical Range: 2020 - 2024
- Forecast Period: 2025 - 2032

The GCC blue economy market is estimated to be valued at USD 180.2 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 269.2 Bn by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9% from 2025 to 2032. The GCC blue economy market represents a transformative economic paradigm that harnesses the sustainable utilization of marine and coastal resources to drive regional prosperity while preserving oceanic ecosystems.

Market Dynamics

The GCC blue economy market is propelled by several robust drivers that create a favorable ecosystem for sustained growth and development. Government initiatives under national visions such as Saudi Vision 2030, U.A.E. Vision 2071, and Qatar National Vision 2030 prioritize economic diversification and sustainability, leading to substantial investments in blue economy sectors including marine renewable energy, sustainable aquaculture, and coastal tourism infrastructure.

Key Features of the Study

This report provides in-depth analysis of the GCC blue economy market, and provides market size (USD Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025–2032), considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the GCC blue economy market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include Oman Fisheries Company, Kuwait Oil Company, Gulf Craft Inc., National Aquaculture Group, Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco), Red Sea Farms, and Al Seer Marine
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The GCC blue economy market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the GCC blue economy market

Market Segmentation

Sectoral Activity Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- Marine Fisheries & Aquaculture
- Maritime Transport & Logistics
- Coastal & Marine Tourism
- Marine Renewable Energy
- Seabed Mining & Marine Minerals
Resource Type Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- Living Resources
- Non-living Resources
- Ecosystem Services
- Energy Resources
End-use Application Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- Food & Nutrition
- Energy & Power Generation
- Transportation & Trade
- Tourism & Recreation
- Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
Key Players Insights
- Oman Fisheries Company
- Kuwait Oil Company
- Gulf Craft Inc.
- National Aquaculture Group
- Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco)
- Red Sea Farms
- Al Seer Marine

Research Objectives and Assumptions
- Research Objectives
- Assumptions
- Abbreviations
Market Purview
- Report Description
  - Market Definition and Scope
- Executive Summary
  - GCC Blue Economy Market, By Sectoral Activity
  - GCC Blue Economy Market, By Resource Type
  - GCC Blue Economy Market, By End-use Application
Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
- Market Dynamics
- Impact Analysis
- Key Highlights
- Regulatory Scenario
- Product Launches/Approvals
- PEST Analysis
- PORTER’s Analysis
- Market Opportunities
- Regulatory Scenario
- Key Developments
- Industry Trends
GCC Blue Economy Market, By Sectoral Activity, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Introduction
  - Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
  - Segment Trends
- Marine Fisheries & Aquaculture
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Maritime Transport & Logistics
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Coastal & Marine Tourism
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Marine Renewable Energy
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Seabed Mining & Marine Minerals
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
GCC Blue Economy Market, By Resource Type, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Introduction
  - Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
  - Segment Trends
- Living Resources
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Non-living Resources
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Ecosystem Services
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Energy Resources
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
GCC Blue Economy Market, By End-use Application, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Introduction
  - Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
  - Segment Trends
- Food & Nutrition
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Energy & Power Generation
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Transportation & Trade
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Tourism & Recreation
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Competitive Landscape
- Oman Fisheries Company
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Kuwait Oil Company
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Gulf Craft Inc.
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- National Aquaculture Group
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco)
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Red Sea Farms
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Al Seer Marine
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
Analyst Recommendations
- Wheel of Fortune
- Analyst View
- Coherent Opportunity Map
References and Research Methodology
- References
- Research Methodology
- About us

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