Latest Market Reports by Country
Poland
Equipment: Accessory makers 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
PolandBoatbuilders: Builders 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
PolandOverview: Industry 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
GermanyEquipment: 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
GermanyBoatbuilders: HanseYachts and Bavaria on strategies for growth
How Germany’s biggest volume boat builders are planning for the future
GermanyOverview: Eyes 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
NewsMalibu “returns to growth” with FQ3 above expectations
US boatbuilder reports “pockets of strength” and a return of the Florida market
NewsDockmate announces marketing collaboration with MarineMax
Sponsorship of Getaways! events aims to broaden customer base for yacht remote control platforms
NewsFrench builder to launch new aluminium sailboat at Grand Pavois
Alubat’s Ovni 490 will have its official premiere in September
NewsQuantum Sails announces new leadership structure
US sailmaker strengthens global sales team from within
NewsRitz-Carlton Yacht Collection makes key promotion
Harold Torres has been elevated to VP, Charters & Incentives
NewsDutch design studio appoints ‘owner liaison’
Vripack promotes Caroline van Rijswijk de Jong to the newly created role
NewsState of Rhode Island considers new boating taxes
Proposal would remove the sales, property and use tax exemption on motorised boats
NewsUK’s South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show opens this weekend
More than 90 new boats will be displayed at MDL’s Ocean Village Marina in Southampton
NewsZhik extends partnership with Danish sailing team
The Australian technical apparel brand will sponsor the team for another four years
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