IBI Market Overviews
Market Overview | France
Ten years after the 2008 financial crisis, a smile has returned to the faces of leisure boat professionals in France. But the good results are mainly from exports as the home market remains lacklustre
Market Overview | Italy
Italy’s industry is riding high, but can the growth rate be sustained? Exports and confidence continue to rise as the industry gets ready for what it predicts will be another good year
Market Overview | Canada
One step forward, one step back – a turbulent trade landscape has presented its share of challenges to the Canadian boat industry, where it seems like every win is met with another fresh roadblock
Market Overview | Turkey
Political and macro-economic forces have conspired against the boating sector in recent years, but with a well-proven build and refit capability and low cost base, it’s hard to keep the Turkish market down for long – the mood is optimistic for 2020
Market Overview | UK
Standing strong in the face of adversity
Market Overview | Netherlands
It’s no longer just the superyacht sector grabbing headlines; the Dutch market is back, with most sectors enjoying solid growth, though economic uncertainty continues to make sales hard won
Sentiment improves among US marine CEOs
America’s National Marine Manufacturers Association announced an increase in Q4 sentiment among marine manufacturer CEOs
Marinas and yachting contribute 1.41% to Greek GDP
Further marina privatisations anticipated to add another 1%
Higher horsepower drives outboard engine sales to 13-year high
US consumer demand for newer, technologically advanced, higher horsepower engines has driven US outboard sales to a 13-year high, nearly reaching pre-recession sales levels, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).
Early estimates show 2019 growth in Italy
Preliminary estimates from members of the Italian boating industry point to continued growth in 2019, approaching 10%
Despite strong 2020 outlook for boat sales, economists less bullish about general US economy
Boat industry proving resilient in face of economic headwinds
Spain sees increase in boat registrations in 2019
Small and medium-sized power sector remains engine room for growth, while charter sector sees rebound too
Polish boatbuilder expands sales, plans to double revenues in 2020
Polish boatbuilder eyes record revenues this year
2019 saw second highest US boat sales in 12 years, 2020 outlook strong
US winter boat show season kicks off in earnest this week generating as much as 50 percent of annual sales for dealers and manufacturers
