Latest Market Reports by Country
Poland
Accessory manufacturers bet on bigger boats
With orders for smaller boats drying up, Poland’s equipment manufacturers have been tailoring portfolios to the more resilient bigger boat market
PolandBuilders bet on foreign markets amid downturn
New models, new markets, new innovations, as Poland’s builders look to carve out opportunity as traditonal markets contract
PolandIndustry hopes for market rebound
Motorboat production saw a sharp fall in 2024, forcing many builders to pivot to larger boat production and hunt down new export potential in the Middle and Far East
PolandPoland boat production and export data - 2024 estimates
Industry predicting up to 30% drop in output for 2024
GermanyGerman equipment: Wait and see as Trump threatens hammer blow
Trying to make sense of new punitive tariffs imposed by the Trump administration has manufacturers in limbo, with supply chains once again coming under the spotlight
GermanyHanseYachts and Bavaria on strategies for growth
How Germany’s biggest volume boat builders are planning for the future
GermanyEyes wide open
Wholesalers report a slump in demand for higher ticket items such as radar and AC equipment as consumers tighten their belts; industry braces for a challenging year ahead
Middle EastA boatbuilder’s journey
Gulf Craft chairman, Mohammed Al Shaali, reflects on 40-plus years in the industry, development of the Middle East market, and the boatbuilder’s future plans
NetherlandsBoat Builder Awards 2025 – New look, new venue
Fresh, dynamic experience for 2025 Awards ceremony
NetherlandsMetstrade 2025 unveils new identity and expanded venue
World’s largest marine B2B platform undergoes comprehensive transformation with expanded floorplan and networking opportunities, new US stage, and new-look Boat Builder Awards
ItalyItalian equipment suppliers pivot to top end as small boat sales slump
Manufacturers look to the future with investments in R&D, sustainability and smart technologies in race for marketshare
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
NewsRemigo unveils new wireless remote
New remote control brings added utility to RemigoOne electric outboard
NewsRaymarine announces Orca collaboration
Link with Orca Navigation app to provide real-time route sharing capability
NewsBoisjoli to retire at year-end
BRP president and CEO announces retirement at end of fiscal year; search on to identify successor
NewsHuisfit appoints new commercial director
Anders Pehrson will be based in Palma de Mallorca, a key superyacht hub
NewsRolls-Royce appoints Christian Paolini as Head of Team Italia Marine
Integrated yacht bridges from Italy become part of mtu “Bridge to Propeller” product portfolio
NewsUS trade court rules most Trump tariffs imposed illegally, administration to appeal
The lawsuit was filed by the libertarian legal advocacy group Liberty Justice Center in April
NewsNimbus names new dealer for Slovenia
Boatbuilder extends dealership agreement with Croatian dealer
NewsSaxdor Yachts expands Greek dealers’ area of coverage
Albania, Bulgaria and Romania added under an extended agreement
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