High tide: Increasing local and overseas tourist numbers have lifted industry revenue

The Water Passenger Transport industry offers a range of transport options to customers via various bodies of water. Customers include domestic and international travellers, and commuters in New Zealand's two largest cities, Auckland and Wellington. Increased tourism activity has supported players over the past five years by boosting demand for many of the industry's services, such as transport to Waiheke Island, Auckland. Industry revenue is expected to increase at an annualised 5.3% over the five years through 2018-19, to $319.3 million. This includes anticipated growth of 2.3% in the current year. Industry-wide profitability has also risen over the past five years, as players have benefited from an overall decline in the price of fuel...read more.

Industry Statistics & Market Size
Revenue
$319m
Annual Growth 14-19
5.3%
Forecast Growth 19-24
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Profit
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Employment
610
Businesses
73
Market Share of Companies

Industry Threats & Opportunities

  • The industry has benefited from rising tourism, as travellers are key users of industry services
  • Increased urbanisation has boosted demand for water passenger transport over the past five years
  • Rising tourism activity is likely to drive increased demand for industry services

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    Industry Report - Industry Locations Chapter

    The spread of industry establishments largely follows the population's distribution. Establishments also tend to be situated near the seaports in New Zealand. Over 35% of industry operators are based in New Zealand's three most populous regions (Auckland, Canterbury and Wellington). However, these regions are under-represented relative to their respective population shares. Certain regions are over-represented relative to their share of New Zealand's population, as these regions are home to popular seaports. For example, Marlborough is over-represented relative to its population share due to the port town of Picton being a gateway to travel between the North Island and South Island by sea...purchase to read more.

    Additional Insights for the Water Passenger Transport Industry

    IBISWorld has determined the most important Key Success Factors for the Water Passenger Transport are:

  • Access to multiskilled and flexible workforce
  • Proximity to key markets
  • Must comply with government regulations

    • IBISWorld analysts also discuss how external factors such as Domestic tourist visitor days and International tourist visitor days in the Water Passenger Transport industry impact industry performance..

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    What is the Water Passenger Transport in New Zealand Industry?

    Industry players operate vessels that transport passengers by water. The industry excludes firms that transport passengers primarily for sightseeing.

    Industry Products
  • Local water transport
  • Long-distance water transport
  • Boat hire with operator
    • Industry Activities
  • Passenger ferry service
  • Water taxi service
  • Ship charter, lease or rental, with crew, for passenger transport
  • Passenger ship management service
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    About this Industry

    Industry Definition
    Main Activities
    Similar Industries
    Additional Resources

    Industry at a Glance

    Industry Statistics Snapshot
    Industry Structure
    Executive Summary

    Industry Performance

    Executive Summary
    Key External Drivers
  • Domestic tourist visitor days
  • International tourist visitor days
  • Real household discretionary income
  • Population
  • World price of crude oil

    • Current Performance
  • Revenue and profitability
  • Tourism
  • Population growth
  • Industry structure
  • Chart: Revenue Growth

    • Industry Outlook
  • Revenue and profitability
  • Domestic tourism
  • Industry structure
  • Table: Water Passenger Transport Industry Revenue Outlook

    • Industry Life Cycle
  • Life cycle reasons
  • Chart: Benchmarking - Water Passenger Transport Industry Lifecycle vs The Economy

    • Products & Markets

    Supply Chains
    Key Buying Industries
  • Travel Agency and Tour Arrangement Services in New Zealand
  • Consumers in New Zealand

    • Key Selling Industries
  • Petroleum Product Wholesaling in New Zealand
  • Port and Water Transport Terminals in New Zealand
  • Shipbuilding and Repair Services in New Zealand

    • Products & Services
  • Local water transport
  • Long-distance water transport
  • Boat hire with operator
  • Chart: Water Passenger Transport Industry Products and Services Segmentation

    • Demand Determinants
    Major Markets
  • Travellers aged between 35 and 55
  • Travellers aged over 55
  • Travellers aged under 35
  • Chart: Major Market Segmentation for the Water Passenger Transport Industry

    • International Trade
    Business Locations
    Chart: Business Locations by State

    Competitive Landscape

    Market Share Concentration
    Key Success Factors
    Cost Structure Benchmarks
  • Chart: Cost Structure Benchmarking – Sector vs Water Passenger Transport

    • Basis of Competition
  • Internal competition
  • External competition

    • Barriers to Entry
  • Table: Barrier to Entry Checklist for the Water Passenger Transport Industry

    • Industry Globalization

    Major Companies

    KiwiRail Holdings Limited, InMotion Group Limited,
  • Table: KiwiRail Holdings Limited - financial performance
  • Table: InMotion Group Limited - financial performance

    • Operating Conditions

    Capital Intensity
  • Chart: Level of Capital Intensity for the Water Passenger Transport Industry
  • Chart: Tools of the Trade: Growth Strategies for Success

    • Technology & Systems
    Revenue Volatility
  • Chart: Volatility vs Industry Growth

    • Regulation & Policy
    Industry Assistance

    Key Statistics

    Table: Industry Data for the Water Passenger Transport Industry
    Includes:
  • Industry Revenue (2010-2024)
  • Industry Gross Product (2010-2024)
  • Establishments (2010-2024)
  • Businesses (2010-2024)
  • Employment (2010-2024)
  • Wages (2010-2024)

    • Table: Annual Percentage Change for Key Industry Data
    Table: Key Ratios for Industry Key Data

    Jargon & Glossary

    Inbound Tourism
  • The act of a non-resident visiting a country, which in this case is New Zealand.
    • Interislander Ferry
  • Ferry service across the Cook Strait between the North Island and South Island, run by KiwiRail
    • Outbound Tourism
  • The act of a resident visiting another country.
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