Latest Market Reports by Country
ItalySailboats: New models and series launches brings fresh impetus to market
Italian builders maintain a strong presence in the global sailboat sector; a spate of recent launches and innovations is helping consolidate its leading posiition
ItalyRIBs and small boats: Demand holding up at luxury end
Premium players offering niche, innovative product, invariably aimed at the top end of the market, continue to attract buyers
ItalyItalian builders expect further growth in a normalising market
2024 saw increasing pressure on the middle market of boats in the sub-24m sector, particularly those around 15m. Below 10m the market remains in a holding pattern, though expectations for the year ahead have improved
FranceEquipment: Pressure point as OEM orders slump and poor weather puts dampeners on aftermarket
Manufacturers focus on portfolio expansion and export initiatives in anticipation of market rebound
FranceBoatbuilders: Builders turn strategic as they overhaul portfolios
New model and series launches planned as builders look to future-proof by extending product envelopes in race for marketshare
FranceFrench infrastructure investment boost points to long-term gains
Despite the short-term pain of the slowdown that has seen boat registrations slump, government-backed investment in marinas hints at promise of rewards and brighter prospects longer term
USACollaboration, consistency of experience major themes at CES
The world’s largest technology trade fair makes it clear that collaboration and a commitment to deliver consistent, unified experiences are keys to driving growth
UKRising to the challenge - boatbuilder review, Part 2
Following on from IBI’s update on developments at Princess, Sunseeker and Fairline and the broader challenges the UK market faces, we provide a full round-up of progress in the rest of the UK boatbuilding sector
NetherlandsDutch builders invest in tomorrow
Dutch builders are upping their investments in new models despite a slow market
Asia PacificAustralia and New Zealand primed for growth in 2025
As the market normalises following a lacklustre 2024, IBI reports on market prospects Down Under for the year ahead
Middle EastAs it bucks the slowdown, is the Gulf market finally coming of age?
While most global boating markets are experiencing a downturn in demand, the Gulf market continues to thrive and show positive results despite concerns that the conflict in the Middle East region may slow growth into 2025.
NewsSeavolt, RAD Propulsion join forces
New partnership will deliver complete electric propulsion solutions to customers across Australia and the Pacific
NewsPerformance Sailcraft Europe buys sailing dinghy brand
PSE has acquired the Ocean Play range from RS Marine Group
NewsBering Yachts to build aluminium cats at Bulgarian yard
Models to be built include the Bering 50 to B80 models
NewsFormer Navico exec named Vessev board chair
John Scott joins the NZ-based electric hydrofoil builder as chairman of the board
NewsWavysail appoints new general manager
Adventure brand specialist Ben Barker to lead next phase of growth
NewsUK sailing charity names first-ever CEO
Victoria Low to lead long-term strategy at The Magenta Project
NewsApplications open for 65th Genoa show
This year’s event is set to strengthen its strategic role as a leading global showcase for the yachting industry
NewsKIBS 2025 opens next week in Seoul; IBI to host Korea Boating Conference
The event will focus on technology and its application in the leisure boating market
NewsTop US trade official says South Africa’s AGOA benefit still in the balance
Jamieson Greer says it’s too soon to ‘prejudge’ the country’s eligibility for duty-free access to the US market
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