France: Market Reports
France
Equipment: 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
Fountaine Pajot, Couach unveil new yacht brand
Hull Vane BV caps a banner 2024 with a healthy start to 2025
Cannes Yachting Festival appoints new deputy director
MB92 Golfe-Juan opens for business
French marine industry federation partners with UVPO
French sailmaker partners with Quantum Sails and rebrands
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
FranceChallenging Q1, but rebound on the cards
It is a case of when, not if, the French market rallies after a disappointing Q1 forced many in the industry to modify their expectations for the year ahead.
FranceIn the post-pandemic boom, equipment firms look to consolidate operations
Despite supply chain disruptions, recruitment issues and rising inflation, French equipment companies remain cautiously upbeat
FrancePressure mounts to satisfy demand as luxury and comfort strike a chord with consumers
After two years of strong growth and full order books, the main French boatbuilders are upbeat despite an uncertain future
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FranceMarket prepares for reset but mood remains positive
Hopes for a soft landing could well be realised as market momentum carries through despite headwinds
FranceStats & Facts 2022
Boat exports in units and values; French boat production numbers and key boat and equipment manufacturer stats
FranceInsight | Gianguido Girotti on how Beneteau Group is moving its entire production toward a sustainable future
The Boat Division CEO on the 10-year manufacturing plan
FranceStats & Facts 2020-2021
Keys numbers including boat exports in units/value and boat production turnovers
FranceRecord-breaking dynamic as people turn to the water
Interest in boating rockets as freedom on the water proves perfect antidote to Covid restrictions
- France
Boating an outlier as key indicators point to industry rebound
Resilient in the face of strict pandemic lockdowns in 2020, theKey indi boating market has been buoyed by a renewed passion for being on the water
FranceStats & Facts 2019-2020
Export and production number and other keys stats for French boating sector
Companies - France
NewsFountaine Pajot, Couach unveil new yacht brand
Veya Yachts is the result of a new joint venture between the two firms
NewsHull Vane BV caps a banner 2024 with a healthy start to 2025
Dutch firm completes pilot project with TotalEnergies, cutting CO2 emissions by 11%
NewsMB92 Golfe-Juan opens for business
The French refit yard has officially commenced operations; MB92 to invest €5m modernising the site
People - France
NewsCannes Yachting Festival appoints new deputy director
Constance Brément will work alongside Sylvia Ernoult
NewsFormer Nautitech CEO returns
The appointment marks a new strategic phase for the French cat builder
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