ICOMIA Recreational Boating Industry Statistics Report 2026

ICOMIA Recreational Boating Industry Statistics Report 2026 – featuring Seasonal Update 2026

A definitive annual reference for anyone seeking to understand the global recreational boating industry.

As well as providing detailed national data, many Marine Industry Associations have also provided extended national reports. ICOMIA member Korea International Boat Show have recently collaborated on the Korea Makes Waves report, giving a detailed look at the Korean economy and market development. 

European Electric engine data, for the first time

New for this year, the ICOMIA Marine Engine Committee (IMEC) statistics include data on electric engines placed onto the European Market for the first time. As electric propulsion continues to evolve in reach and performance, this gives manufacturers, investors and policymakers a clearer, evidence-based view of how the market.

Boats Group

We are also pleased to welcome back Boats Group as strategic partner for this edition. Their continued support, and their perspective from the heart of the global boat marketplace, help us deliver a more complete picture of our industry, and we thank them for their commitment to ICOMIA and the wider boating community. We recognise that the used, resale and brokerage sector of our industry is a huge value driver and thank the Boats Group for making this data available to all.

An Essential Tool

If you operate in the recreational boating sector, this data source is an essential ‘tool’ to add to your ‘tool kit’. Published by the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), with the input and help of our global members, this comprehensive publication consolidates an extensive array of data from the world’s leading marine markets. It covers production, exports/imports, boat types, engines, equipment, and much more—making it an essential resource for manufacturers, investors, policymakers, and analysts.

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Why the Statistics Report Matters:

The ICOMIA Statistics Report provides unmatched insight into the health, scale, and direction of the industry. Whether you’re assessing global trends, planning market entry, or benchmarking performance, the Stats Report offers a reliable, year-over-year data source. It also highlights developing markets and evolving consumer behaviours, helping stakeholders stay informed and make strategic, data-driven decisions in a rapidly changing global landscape.

Purchase the 2025 ICOMIA Recreational Boating Industry Statistics book to access all this and more.

Market Insights: Pathways in Asia Report

Market Insights: Pathways in Asia explores the development of the recreational marine industry in Asia, the eco-system and its key fundamentals – Government Advocacy, Access To Water, Financial Infrastructure and Grow Boating. This brief includes latest overviews by ICOMIA’s Asia Members on their respective markets and businesses.

New for Spring – Supplementary Market Intelligence 

Boats Group have provided a quarterly Global Boat Market Report and a 2025 market index detailing boat data for self-reported and contracted sold vessels, as well as engagement insights. This data will be of particular interest to brokers, dealers and OEMs looking for an overview of market performance. 

In addition, SailTies have provided an insight into worldwide boating activity, sharing Global Recreational Usage data collected from their sailing logbook app. 

These sources provide data that reflects activity within each company’s own ecosystem and therefore does not necessarily capture the full scope of global market activity.  

About ICOMIA:

ICOMIA is the international trade association representing the recreational marine industry worldwide. Founded in 1966, ICOMIA brings together national marine industry associations from across the globe to foster cooperation, share knowledge, and support the sustainable growth of the sector. Its members represent the vast majority of the world’s recreational marine industry, making its data and insights especially authoritative.

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