Islamic Finance Market

Islamic Finance Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth, and Industry Analysis, By Type (Islamic Banking, Islamic Capital Markets, Takaful and Other Services), By Financial Institution Type (Islamic Banks, Investment Firms, Takaful Companies, Asset Management Firms and Other Institutions), By Application (Personal Banking, Corporate Banking, SME Financing, Government and Public Sector and Non-profit Organizations), By End User (Individuals, Businesses, Government Bodies and Non-Profit Organizations), Regional Analysis and Forecast 2032.

Banking, Financial Services and Insurance | November 2024 | Report ID: EMR001058 | Pages: 254

Islamic Finance Market Trend

Global Islamic Finance Market size was USD 4,925.63 billion in 2023 and the market is projected to touch USD 7,218.25 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 4.89% during the forecast period.

 

Islamic Finance forbids activities in some things, including making interest called Riba, gambling as termed Maysir, or putting an investment in businesses which would deal with alcohol or pork products. Instead, it emphasizes profit sharing, ethical investing, and risk sharing. Some of the more common instruments of this market are Islamic banking, Sukuk that can be described almost as an Islamic bond, and Takaful, which is Islamic insurance.

The Islamic finance market has considerably increased over the years through rising demand for ethical, Sharia-compliant financial products. The factors that underpin the growth include more significant numbers of Muslims worldwide, greater understanding of how Islamic finance is applied and opportunities for investments. Though Middle East and Southeast Asian countries dominate this market, there is increasingly growing interest in Europe and North America. Global Islamic finance is a means of channeling growth as well as bringing about social justice and better welfare in communities.

 

Islamic Finance Report Scope and Segmentation.

Report Attribute

Details

Estimated Market Value (2023)

USD 4,925.63 Billion

Projected Market Value (2032)

USD 7,218.25 Billion

Base Year

2023

Historical Year

2018-2022

Forecast Years

2024 – 2032

Scope of the Report

Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment- Based on By Type, By Financial Institution Type, By Application, By End User, & Region.

Segments Covered

By Type, By Financial Institution Type, By Application, By End User, & By Region.

Forecast Units

Value (USD Million or Billion), and Volume (Units)

Quantitative Units

Revenue in USD million/billion and CAGR from 2024 to 2032.

Regions Covered

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa.

Countries Covered

U.S., Canada, Mexico, U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Spain, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, Argentina, GCC Countries, and South Africa, among others.

Report Coverage

Market growth drivers, restraints, opportunities, Porter’s five forces analysis, PEST analysis, value chain analysis, regulatory landscape, market attractiveness analysis by segments and region, company market share analysis.

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Dynamic Insights

The most significant driver is the growing interest of consumers and businesses in ethical and socially responsible investments. With increasing awareness on sustainable and Sharia-compliant practices, more individuals and institutions seek financial products in alignment with their values. In addition, the growing number of Muslims worldwide increases demand for Islamic financial services because most individuals prefer to practice banking and investment in alignment with their faith.

On the other hand, regulatory issues and lack of standardization in practice are seen to hinder expansion. The same states also apply Sharia law differently hence creating complexity and hindering the cross border transactions. This is also being competed on a higher level, conventional finance, offering a wider array of products and services. However, deepening penetration of technology-in this case, fintech solutions specifically designed for Islamic finance-will open considerable avenues for innovation and higher access. Further collaboration between the traditional financial institutions and providers of Islamic finance could strengthen offerings and reach when the market matures, putting the global Islamic finance market on a path of sustained growth over the next few years.

 

Drivers Insights

  • Growing Demand for Ethical Finance

Demand due to ethical and socially responsible investments is one of the big drivers for the market. Consumers increasingly become alert and aware of the benefits and importance of sustainable investment; therefore, they pursue their financial products in order to be in line with the moral and ethical practices followed by them. Thereby, Islamic finance follows these ethical practices because their philosophy prohibits investment in companies manufacturing alcohol, gambling goods, and weapons. Such a positioning resonates not only with Muslims but also, at large, with socially conscious investors. As investors search for the positive impact in society and the environment, the Islamic finance market can capture this fast-growing space of the market.

  • Rising Muslim Population

The Muslim population all around the world is constantly on the rise with a more substantial pool of customers for Islamic finance services and products. Muslim believers are expected to grow from nearly 1/10th of the current earth's population to one of every four in a very short time by the years 2030. Rising demographics would further cause their demand for banking and other insurance products along with various investment avenues which fall strictly in accordance with Islam teachings. With improving economic conditions in countries with majority Muslim populations, there is a greater emphasis on developing comprehensive financial systems tailored to these populations. As such, financial institutions appreciate the value of targeting these populations, and this promotes innovation and growth in the Islamic finance industry.

 

Restraints Insights

  • Regulatory Challenges

One of the main issues in the Islamic finance sector is the absence of widely standardized regulatory frameworks in terms of countries. The aspect of Islamic finance is one that is regulated by the Sharia law, whose enforcement varies from jurisdiction to another. This means that people tend to get confused; thus, the process fails to facilitate the desired result of cross-border transactions due to the failure to utilize its full market growth opportunity. Besides, the regulatory framework is complex and takes a long time to be understood; this will not make it easy for new entrants to penetrate the market. Harmonized regulations would therefore help streamline operations and build confidence in the Islamic finance products.

  • Competition from Conventional Finance

The Islamic finance sector is more competitive because these conventional services offer a high variety of products and service offerings, which conventional players have invested in building as customer base and marketing propositions. Furthermore, Islamic providers face issues in market expansion due to the limited or lack of awareness of Muslim principles about Islamic finance and its various aspects among others. In such an environment where conventional banks will continue innovating and expanding their offering, the task is even greater for Islamic finance institutions that need to present their difference and uniqueness and differentiate in a highly crowded marketplace.

 

Opportunities Insights

  • Technological Advancements

The rapid development in fintech offers a huge growth opportunity for the Islamic finance market. The penetration of digital platforms will add much-needed ease and speed to the Islamic financial products while ensuring greater consumer involvement in its products. Mobile banking, online investment platforms, and blockchain technology can better ease operations and make it clearer in transactions. Islamic finance providers can also better cover the underserved market as well as the marginalized through these technological solutions. Embracing technology, then, can attract the youthful and tech-savvy population to the Islamic finance sector that increasingly finds convenient and innovative solutions from the financial sector.

 

Segment Analysis

  • By Type

The Islamic finance market can broadly be categorized into several types: Islamic banking, Islamic capital markets, Takaful, and other services. The backbone of the sector is Islamic banking. It offers financial products and services in accordance with Sharia law, such as profit-sharing accounts and interest-free loans. Capital markets provide avenues for the issuance of Sukuk and equity investments in raising capital. Sukuk is used as an alternative to raise funds within the principles of Islam, whereas Islamic insurance, Takaful, follows the concept of cooperative risk pooling; though it does not borrow ideas from interest-based operations commonly found in traditional insurance, it also consists of Sharia-compliant investments with others such as financial advisory and asset management in terms of investment funds.

  • By Financial Institution Type

In terms of financial institution types, the Islamic finance sector encompasses various entities, including Islamic banks, investment firms, Takaful companies, asset management firms, and other institutions. Islamic banks play a crucial role by providing a wide range of banking services, including deposit accounts, financing, and investment products that comply with Sharia. Investment firms focus on managing portfolios and facilitating investment opportunities in Sharia-compliant assets, while Takaful companies offer risk management solutions through cooperative insurance models. Asset management firms specialize in managing investments on behalf of clients while adhering to Islamic guidelines. Other institutions, such as microfinance organizations and fintech companies, contribute to the growth of the sector by providing tailored financial solutions to underserved populations.

  • By Application

Islamic finance markets serve a number of applications, such as personal banking, corporate banking, SME financing, government and public sectors financing, and financing non-profit organizations. Personal banking involves services targeted at individual customers, including savings accounts, home financing, and personal loans; all service offerings must be according to Islamic principles. The Islamic corporate banking is concerned with business financial solutions, like trade finance, working capital financing, and project finance, that are Sharia compliant. SME financing services cater to the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises; therefore, it offers ways of facilitating their growth and development by providing them with options for financing. In government and public sectors, infrastructure projects and public services get financed using Islamic finance that complies with Sharia requirements.

  • By End User

The end users of the products and services offered under Islamic finance are individuals, business enterprises, government departments, and non-profit institutions. Individuals seek Islamic financial solutions to manage personal finances and invest ethically in accordance with Sharia. Business, from start-ups to multi-national corporations, require Islamic finance for capital, operating financing, and investment in projects that are consistent with the values of the company. The government uses this Islamic finance in funding the infrastructures, public services, and so forth and thus utilizes moral funding aligned with the well-being of the community. Other similar institutions like non-profit organizations receive financing for social programs or projects, hence holding operations on Islamic standards.

 

Regional Analysis

The Middle East remains the heartland for Islamic finance mainly because of its strong cultural and religious foundation. Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Qatar are good examples of countries with solid and well-established Islamic banking structures as well as a strong Sukuk market. Malaysia and Indonesia stand out in Southeast Asia. There is one of the most vital development programs undertaken in Islamic finance. The country boasts a more developed regulatory framework, a variety of Sharia-compliant products, and a better investment environment. Malaysia also represents leadership in Islamic banking and capital markets, hence making it a model for the other nations.

Islamic finance has also seen growing interest beyond the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Indeed, European and North American countries hold significant interest. The increased Muslim populations in these areas and growing awareness about ethical finance have led mainstream financial institutions to develop Shariah compliant products. For instance, the UK is today one of the most important Islamic finance hubs in Europe with at least some representation of the Islamic bank as well as a lively Sukuk market. Last but not the least, growth opportunities of the Islamic finance also lie in the African regions. As it stands today, Nigeria and South Africa among others have shown keen interest in taking up Islamic banking as well as Takaful solutions within an endeavor to diversify financial sectors in their economies.

 

Competitive Landscape

The market's major players include Al Baraka Banking Group, Dubai Islamic Bank, and Qatar Islamic Bank dominating the banking sector through their holistic portfolio of Sharia compliant products and services offered for individual and corporate clients. The banking institutions leverage their strong brand and networking abilities to attract customers who look for ethical financial solutions. Other players in this area are regional players like the Muamalat of Malaysia or Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank which service a particular market within their region but all at the same time embrace and observe all tenets required of an Islamic bank.

The fintech revolution has brought new competition to the Islamic finance sector, enabling innovative start-ups to disrupt traditional models with technology-driven solutions. For instance, companies like Wahed Invest and Yielders offer digital investment platforms focused on Sharia-compliant products, which are more accessible to younger and tech-savvy consumers. The new trend towards greater digitalization has made the traditional financial institution react and move in unison, thereby aligning with well-established banks working with fintech companies regarding how to advance their offerings. On top of it all, this globalization of Islamic finance with non-majority Muslim countries has exposed mainstream financial institutions to explore entering Sharia-halal compliant products that want to bankroll this relatively nascent industry. Cooperation, innovation, and understanding of local markets requirements will ultimately gain success in Islamic finance in an increasingly dynamic competitive market.

 

List of Key Players:

  • Dubai Islamic Bank
  • Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
  • Al Rajhi Bank
  • Kuwait Finance House
  • Qatar Islamic Bank
  • Boubyan Bank
  • Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad
  • Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad
  • Maybank Islamic
  • CIMB Islamic  

 

Recent Developments:

  • Oct 2023, the World Bank announced a new partnership with the Islamic Development Bank aimed at making a positive impact and enhancing the quality of life for people in the Middle East and North Africa.

 

Global Islamic Finance Report Segmentation:

ATTRIBUTE

DETAILS

By Type

  • Islamic Banking
  • Islamic Capital Markets
  • Takaful
  • Other Services

By Financial Institution Type

  • Islamic Banks
  • Investment Firms
  • Takaful Companies
  • Asset Management Firms
  • Other Institutions

By Application

  • Personal Banking
  • Corporate Banking
  • SME Financing
  • Government and Public Sector
  • Non-Profit Organizations

By End User

  • Individuals
  • Businesses
  • Government Bodies
  • Non-Profit Organizations

By Geography

  • North America (USA, and Canada)
  • Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe)
  • Asia Pacific (Japan, China, India, Australia, Southeast Asia and Rest of Asia Pacific)
  • Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America)
  • Middle East & Africa (South Africa, GCC, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)

Customization Scope

  • Available upon request

Pricing

  • Available upon request

 

Objectives of the Study

The objectives of the study are summarized in 5 stages. They are as mentioned below:

  • Global Islamic Finance size and forecast: To identify and estimate the market size for global Islamic Finance market segmented By Type, By Financial Institution Type, By Application, By End User, and by region. Also, to understand the consumption/ demand created by consumers between 2024 and 2032.
  • Market Landscape and Trends: To identify and infer the drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges for global Islamic Finance
  • Market Influencing Factors: To find out the factors which are affecting the market of global Islamic Finance among consumers.
  • Company Profiling:  To provide a detailed insight into the major companies operating in the market. The profiling will include the financial health of the company's past 2-3 years with segmental and regional revenue breakup, product offering, recent developments, SWOT analysis, and key strategies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Global Islamic Finance forecast period is 2024 - 2032.
According to global Islamic Finance research, the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of ~ 4.89% over the next eight years.
The possible segments in global Islamic Finance are based on By Type, By Financial Institution Type, By Application, By End User, & by region.
The expected market size for Global Islamic Finance is USD 7,218.25 billion in 2032.
The major players in the market are Al Rajhi Bank, Bank Muamalat, CIMB Islamic, Dubai Islamic Bank, Maybank Islamic, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Boubyan Bank, Kuwait Finance House, Bank Islam, and Qatar Islamic Bank.
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