Model Rocket Global Market Report 2026

A model rocket is a small, lightweight rocket designed for educational or recreational use. It is powered by solid rocket engines and constructed from safe, lightweight materials. After launch, it employs a recovery system, such as a parachute, to return safely to the ground.

The main types of model rockets include single-stage rockets, multi-stage rockets, and rocket kits. A single-stage rocket features a simple design with one engine and a fuel compartment that propels the rocket upward in a single phase before deploying a recovery system. Materials used in model rockets include plastic, wood, composite, and metal, while engine types consist of black powder engines and composite engines. Model rockets are utilized for a variety of purposes, including education, hobbies, and research.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the model rocket market by increasing costs of imported composite materials, specialty plastics, electronic ignition components, and recovery system accessories used in advanced kits. Educational institutions and hobbyist markets in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported components, while Asia-Pacific faces pricing pressure on kit manufacturing. These tariffs are raising retail prices and limiting access to advanced models. However, they are also encouraging domestic kit production, local sourcing of materials, and simplified product designs to improve affordability.

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The model rocket market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.33 billion in 2025 to $1.42 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of science education programs, expansion of hobbyist aerospace communities, availability of safe solid rocket engines, increasing participation in model rocketry competitions, development of standardized safety guidelines.

The model rocket market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.81 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing emphasis on stem learning initiatives, rising interest in amateur aerospace experimentation, expansion of online hobbyist communities, increasing customization of model rocket kits, adoption of advanced lightweight materials. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of educational rocket kits, rising popularity of multi-stage model rockets, growing demand for lightweight composite materials, expansion of stem-based rocket programs, enhanced focus on reusable recovery systems.

The increasing participation in outdoor recreational activities is expected to drive the growth of the model rocket market in the coming years. Outdoor recreational activities are pursuits undertaken for enjoyment, physical exercise, or relaxation in natural settings. This growth is largely fueled by rising consumer interest in health and wellness, as more individuals seek ways to enhance physical fitness, mental well-being, and overall quality of life through activities such as hiking, cycling, and sports. Model rockets contribute to outdoor recreational activities by providing an engaging, hands-on experience that combines education, creativity, and excitement in an open-air environment. They encourage participants to explore principles of physics and engineering while promoting teamwork, problem-solving skills, and a greater appreciation for science and nature. For example, in June 2024, according to the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), a US-based nonprofit membership organization, outdoor recreation participation increased by 4.1% in 2023, reaching a record 175.8 million participants, equivalent to 57.3% of the US population aged six and older. Therefore, the expansion of outdoor recreational activities is contributing to the growth of the model rocket market.

Companies in the model rocket market are also focusing on developing innovative solutions such as rocketry workshops to engage enthusiasts and promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. Rocketry workshops are hands-on educational sessions where participants learn about rocket design, construction, and launch techniques. These workshops help enthusiasts build rockets safely, understand aerodynamics, and improve flight performance through practical experience. For instance, in November 2024, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe), in collaboration with the Astronautical Society of India (ASI) and ISRO, launched the IN-SPACe Model Rocketry India Student Competition 2024. The initiative aims to foster hands-on learning in rocketry and spark interest in space science among students across India. The program includes workshops, mentorship from aerospace experts, and access to model rocketry kits, enabling students to design, build, and launch their own rockets. This initiative encourages innovation, strengthens STEM education, and inspires the next generation of space scientists and engineers.

In December 2024, Blue Origin, a U.S.-based private aerospace company, partnered with Estes Industries, a U.S.-based manufacturer of model rockets, to develop a collection of spaceflight-themed model rockets. The partnership aims to blend education and hobbyist interests, inspiring future explorers, engineers, and scientists through space-themed rocketry. Estes Industries specializes in creating model rockets and rocketry-related products, and this collaboration intends to engage a new generation with the excitement of space exploration.

Major companies operating in the model rocket market are Lego Group, Estes Rockets, AeroTech, Madcow Rocketry, Apogee Components, Always Ready Rocketry, Quest Aerospace, Pratt Hobbies, SierraFox Srl, Custom Rocket Company, ASP Rocketry, MPC Rocket, Aggressor Aerospace Rocketry, Altus Metrum, Vaughn Brothers Rocketry, model rocket shop, Semroc Rocketry, North Coast Rocketry, Dynastar, Entacore

North America was the largest region in the model rockets market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the model rocket market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the model rocket market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The model rocket market includes sales of model rocket kits, rocket engines, launch pads, launch controllers, recovery systems, accessories, and educational materials. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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This report focuses model rocket market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Product Type: Single-Stage Rockets; Multi-Stage Rockets; Rocket Kits
• 2) By Material Type: Plastic; Wood; Composite; Metal
• 3) By Engine Type: Black Powder Engines; Composite Engines
• 4) By Application: Educational; Hobbyist; Research
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Single-Stage Rockets: Beginner Level Rockets; Intermediate Level Rockets; Advanced Level Rockets; Ready-To-Fly (RTF); Almost-Ready-To-Fly (ARF); Custom-Built Single-Stage Rockets
• 2) By Multi-Stage Rockets: Two-Stage Rockets; Three-Stage Rockets; Booster Stage Add-Ons; Cluster Engine Rockets; Payload-Capable Rockets
• 3) By Rocket Kits: Skill Level 1 Kits; Skill Level 2 Kits; Skill Level 3 Kits; Educational Or School Project Kits; Competition Or Performance Kits; Display Or Scale Model Kits
• Companies Mentioned: Lego Group; Estes Rockets; AeroTech; Madcow Rocketry; Apogee Components; Always Ready Rocketry; Quest Aerospace; Pratt Hobbies; SierraFox Srl; Custom Rocket Company; ASP Rocketry; MPC Rocket; Aggressor Aerospace Rocketry; Altus Metrum; Vaughn Brothers Rocketry; model rocket shop; Semroc Rocketry; North Coast Rocketry; Dynastar; Entacore
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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