Global Fastest Growing Industries by Revenue Growth (%) in 2025

1. Global Tourism

2025-2026 Revenue Growth: 8.8%

The industry will increase at a CAGR of 0.8% to $2.3 trillion over the five years to 2023, including a growth of 13.9% in 2023 alone. Global tourism has performed well during most of the five-year period, with emerging economies stimulating growth. Countries in Asia and South America have experienced robust growth in per capita income, which has enabled consumers in these regions to take overseas trips in increasing numbers. But because of COVID-19, industry revenue collapsed 40.1% in 2020. The global outbreak had an enormous effect on all tourism-related industries as many countries suspended international travel and limited the... Learn More

2. Global Airlines

2025-2026 Revenue Growth: 5.3%

Despite rising levels of airborne passenger and cargo traffic throughout much of the period, revenue for the Global Airlines industry has declined over the five years to 2023 as volatile fuel prices and growing competition, as well as COVID-19, have placed downward pressure on industry revenue. At the same time, recent growth in global per capita income and other solid macroeconomic indicators fueled demand for airline passenger transportation before the pandemic. Overall, industry revenue is estimated to decrease an annualized 3.8% to $762.8 billion over the five years to 2023, despite an expected expansion of 5.3% in 2023 alone, stemming... Learn More

3. Global Car & Automobile Manufacturing

2025-2026 Revenue Growth: 4.9%

Global car and automobile manufacturers benefited from strong consumer, business and government spending on passenger vehicles amid stable macroeconomic growth and historically low interest rates before the pandemic. Significant technological improvements, particularly regarding hybrid and electric vehicles, internal combustion engine fuel efficiency, infotainment development and autonomous driving capabilities, have also spurred global demand from the growing middle class. Even so, the pandemic led to a monumental slowdown, slashing vehicle demand. As a result, automaker revenue contracted at an expected CAGR of 2.3% to $2.6 trillion through the current period, despite a 1.6% jump in 2023 as the economy heats up.

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4. Global Semiconductor & Electronic Parts Manufacturing

2025-2026 Revenue Growth: 4.0%

In the Global Semiconductor and Electronic Parts Manufacturing industry, demand for downstream consumer electronics, automobiles, computers and industrial machinery has risen, as global per capita income and internet connectivity expanded over the five years to 2023. However, fluctuating product and input prices have led to volatility, particularly as memory prices plummeted before the pandemic. The industry swelled during the pandemic because of favorable pricing as shortages alongside rising demand for certain electronic goods, like laptops and tablets. Overall, industry revenue is anticipated to shrink at an expected CAGR of 1.2% to $1.3 trillion over the five years to 2023, including... Learn More

5. Global Marine & Container Terminal Operation

2025-2026 Revenue Growth: 3.9%

Ongoing trade liberalization, global economic expansion and growing Asian economies have been the main factors propelling global marine and container terminal operators. However, slower global growth tempered industry expansion, while uncertainty due to geopolitical tensions further setback industry performance. The COVID-19 pandemic's disruptions to international trade led to major volatility as shipping volumes surged following a contraction in 2020. As a result, revenue has increased at CAGR of 3.2% to $67.0 billion through the end of 2023, including a 3.0% increase in 2023 alone as trade flows remain elevated.

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6. Global Respiratory Ventilator Manufacturing

2025-2026 Revenue Growth: 3.8%

Products produced by the Global Respiratory Ventilator Manufacturing industry have long been a staple of the global healthcare sector. Demand for ventilators has historically been stable since they are a life-saving device for patients with limited breathing function. While hospitals do not usually need a significant number of ventilators, the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic caused demand for ventilators to skyrocket in 2020. Patients with severe coronavirus symptoms often need to be ventilated because their lungs become so inflamed that they are unable to provide the body with enough oxygen. While ventilation is not always successful, early in the pandemic, it was... Learn More

7. Global HR & Recruitment Services

2025-2026 Revenue Growth: 3.5%

HR and recruitment companies rely on a businesses' desire to outsource their recruitment process and human resource management activities. Their performance depends on their major market's economies and the impact these conditions have on labor. Regulation, especially for temporary employees, can hamstring providers, as this makes it more difficult to operate. More liberal labor laws in developed nations have been essential to HR and recruitment companies' growth. Large companies are now focusing on emerging markets that will undergo the same process in the future. COVID-19 put a halt to positive momentum in recent years, as businesses seeking to cut costs... Learn More

8. Global Biotechnology

2025-2026 Revenue Growth: 3.4%

Explosive growth in biotechnology in recent years can't be understated. What's fueling this rapid growth varies, as biotech's applications range from healthcare and agriculture to energy. COVID-19 brought more attention to biotechnology, as biotech companies were central to vaccine development and reopening the economy. Biotech's potential to develop vaccines shifted the industry's trajectory, with investment reaching unprecedented levels globally and spurring more start-up activity than ever. Sky-high investment began settling in 2022, as higher interest rates moved risk-averse investors away from early-stage companies into established companies with a higher likelihood of return. Investor uncertainty continued into 2023, with high interest... Learn More

9. Global Hotels & Resorts

2025-2026 Revenue Growth: 3.2%

Over the five years to 2023, the Global Hotels and Resorts industry has expanded. Initially, strong growth before the pandemic occurred as consumers and businesses became more confident about their finances and spent more liberally on luxuries, including travel. This factor resulted in a substantial increase in hotel rooms and occupancy rates, two indicators of a hotel's performance. Global tourist arrivals were also steadily increasing until a drastic drop in 2020 due to the worldwide spread of COVID-19. In 2020 alone, industry revenue declined 40.1% due to the pandemic effect. The pandemic has enormously influenced all tourism-related industries, as many... Learn More

10. Global Consumer Electronics Manufacturing

2025-2026 Revenue Growth: 3.2%

Over the current period, consumer electronics manufacturers have faced declines. The outbreak of COVID-19 lowered consumer spending, manufacturing output and trade volumes in 2020. Many of the largest manufacturers have faced declines as competition from one another and smaller manufacturers has increased. Overall, industry-wide revenue has been falling at a CAGR of 0.3% over the past five years and is expected to total $1.6 trillion in 2023, when revenue will jump by an estimated 2.6% and profit will dip to 3.5%.

Semiconductor shortages have negatively impacted consumer electronics manufacturers, leading to climbing smartphone prices. Higher smartphone prices and only incremental... Learn More