Italy: Market Reports
Italy
Italian equipment firms tackle challenges, embrace growth
By enhancing efficiency, expanding production capabilities, and focusing on customer needs, industry leaders are positioning themselves for steady growth in 2026
Benetti extends popular Oasis series with new 36m model
Cantiere del Pardo expands production and launches three Cannes premieres
Ferretti Group marks new era at Cannes Yachting Festival
De Wave Group set for Renaissance Partners takeover
Sanlorenzo highlights strong growth and strategic vision at Cannes
Hong Kong investor joins race for TISG
ItalyItalian builders report strong order books but headwinds remain
IBI reviews the latest developments at a number of Italy’s major yards and gauges industry prospects for the year ahead
ItalyItalian marine industry shows resilience amid recovering consumer confidence
Despite challenges such as affordability concerns, European market stagnation, and trade uncertainties, renewed consumer interest and a stable superyacht sector pave the way for a brighter year ahead
ItalyItalian market update: IBI reviews key developments at major volume sail and motor yacht yards
A-Z of the leading Italian yards, both power and sail
ItalyItalian yacht market shows stability amid regulatory challenges for smaller builders
Industry in holding pattern, with big-boat sector resilient
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
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
ItalySmall-boat sales down, but boats over 12m holding steady
Despite weakness in small-boat sales, the Italian boating sector is looking towards another decent year, while also waiting for some clarity about where the market might go after the major boat shows in the autumn.
ItalyInsight | CMC Marine - Platforms for growth
A three-pillar, €10m growth strategy has the Italian stabilisation specialists on a roll
ItalyRIB and dayboat builders hit premium throttle
Despite slowdown in the small boat sector, Italy’s top-end RIB and dayboat builders continue to outperform market
ItalyExpo Alert – power to the people
The biggest names in the electrical sector will convene on Italy next week
Companies - Italy
NewsBenetti extends popular Oasis series with new 36m model
The Oasis 36M, unveiled at Cannes, offers enhanced efficiency and expanded living space
NewsFerretti Group marks new era at Cannes Yachting Festival
New customer initiatives and four world premieres signal the company’s fresh direction under CEO Stassi Anastassov
NewsSanlorenzo highlights strong growth and strategic vision at Cannes
Robust financial results, heritage-inspired SHE model unveiling, and 2030 strategic roadmap dominate Italian builder’s annual press conference
People - Italy
NewsAschenez Group appoints executive VP of sales & marketing
Luca Brancaleon brings 22 years of marine industry experience
NewsAbsolute Yachts names new CEO
Industry veteran Alessandro Tirelli has held the role since early 2026
NewsCantiere Rossini announces leadership transition
The comapny’s CEO says the changes will support the shipyard’s next chapter
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