Latest Market Reports by Country
Poland
Inside Poland’s precision - engineered yacht factory
IBI toured the Galeon Yachts facility in Wiślinka in June to see how in-house innovation and precision engineering have transformed the shipyard into a manufacturing powerhouse
SpainSpain Market Report: Dealers adapt to choppy waters
Spanish boat dealers are adjusting their strategies to meet changing market conditions following the pandemic-era sales surge. Success now depends on meeting increasingly complex client requirements
SpainSpain Market Report: Equipment – advancing through innovation
Spain’s marine equipment manufacturers invested in production capacity and international expansion in 2025 despite inflationary pressures and market uncertainty
SpainSpain Market Report: Boat Builders – Sailing towards stronger exports
As domestic boat sales hold steady, Spanish builders are accelerating their international expansion into Europe, North America and emerging markets
SpainSpain Market Report: Overview – Navigating stable waters
After a slow start to 2025, the Spanish market showed signs of gradual recovery from summer onward, finishing with a strong final quarter
USAUS Market Report: Luxury yachts outperform in a divided market
A K-shaped US economy is supporting demand for luxury vessels as the broader boat market grapples with an affordability challenge
USAUS Market Report: Hooking up with fishing buyers
Fishing boats continue to dominate the US boat market, always finding new buyers in even soft markets
USAFamily recreation: US builders double down on innovation as tariffs and margin pressure reshape the market
With retail demand softening and cost pressures mounting, US boat builders are turning to product differentiation and portfolio expansion to defend market share across key recreational segments
USAUSA overview: From boom to balance in the recreational boating market
The US recreational boating market is still recalibrating after the pandemic surge, as manufacturers confront a softer new boat market, a strong pre-owned segment and shifting consumer priorities
GermanyGermany: Five strategies for successful shipyards
Alongside efficiency and top quality, German shipyards are sharpening their focus on specific market segments. We explore the strategies of tomorrow’s successful players
GermanyGermany: Driving innovation in a fast-evolving market
From electric propulsion systems to advanced yacht integration, German equipment manufacturers are leading the way in sustainability, efficiency, and tailored solutions for global growth
GermanyGermany: Improved market sentiment sparks optimism
Stable demand for larger boats and demographic shifts are driving recovery in German water sports
EstoniaEstonian boat industry eyes growing domestic momentum
The nation’s boating sector remains optimistic, driven by rising local interest, marina investments, and strong Nordic exports despite market challenges
NewsToyota joins Volvo-backed fuel cell venture, opening potential for marine applications
Toyota’s fuel cell expertise could accelerate development of new hydrogen propulsion platforms as the Japanese manufacturer joins Volvo Group and Daimler Truck as an equal partner in Cellcentric venture
NewsSea Expandary acquires OceanWalker
Chinese builder gains control of OceanWalker’s Fujian facilities, following its €40m acquisition of Camper & Nicholsons
NewsSea Alliance outlines expansion plans through 2027
The group is expanding its brokerage operations through increased sales activity and new central agency agreements
NewsFB Marine Group names Contender Boats product manager
Mike Victor will oversee the Contender product line, including sales, service, and warranty support
NewsBarrus appoints production engineering manager
The UK marine equipment and engineering group creates new role as part of wider investment in manufacturing capacity, efficiency and product development
NewsMarine industry leader Noel Osborne passes
Osborne’s decades-long career in the recreational marine industry spanned boat retailing, dealer education and consulting
NewsTextron, Brunswick partner on USV to deliver at speed and scale
Partnership combines Textron’s autonomy technology with Brunswick’s commercial boat building capacity to accelerate USV production for defence applications
NewsNew Polish brand enters market with budget sailing boat model
The entrepreneur behind the compact yacht aims to position BEZ-2 as a budget option for boaters interested in buying a new sailing boat
NewsForest River launches 3D boat configuration platform across pontoon brands
The manufacturer has introduced an interactive 3D builder allowing customers to design and customise pontoons in real time
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