ICOMIA Trade & Market Intelligence
The data, standards & trade insight shaping recreational boating worldwide.
A global committee collecting, reviewing and sharing market data, boat show intelligence and trade standards that guide the recreational marine industry.
About the committee
The intelligence arm of the global marine industry.
ICOMIA’s Trade and Market Intelligence Committee collects, reviews and shares market data and boat show intelligence — including statistics, and trade standards and rules impacting the recreational marine industry.
By pooling data from national marine associations across the world, the committee produces a uniquely authoritative picture of the sector: production and sales volumes, imports and exports, boat show performance, and the trade rules that shape access to markets.
Our mission
To give the marine industry the intelligence it needs to grow.
Through consolidated statistics, boat show benchmarks and trade guidance — delivered to members and policy makers worldwide.
Global market statistics
Consolidating national data into the annual ICOMIA Recreational Boating Industry Statistics — the sector’s benchmark reference.
Boat show intelligence
Benchmarking visitor numbers, exhibitor performance and best practice across the world’s major boat shows.
Trade standards & rules
Monitoring tariffs, customs procedures and international trade rules that affect the movement of boats and marine products.
Shared knowledge
A trusted forum for national associations to exchange methodology, market insight and commercial intelligence.
The board
Trade & Market Intelligence Committee Board.
The elected representatives directing the work of the committee, its working groups and its collaboration with the wider ICOMIA network.
Chair
Stefano Pagani Isnardi
Confindustria Nautica — Italian Marine Industry Association
Leads the committee’s agenda, championing consistent market data and evidence-based advocacy for the global marine industry.
Vice Chair
Jarkko Pajusalo
FINNBOAT — Finnish Marine Industries Federation
Brings a Nordic perspective and deep experience in national statistics, boat show data and trade analysis.
Secretary
Louise Eagle
ICOMIA Secretariat
Coordinates the committee, its working groups and the exchange of statistical and trade information between members.
The network
Working groups.
Focused working groups drive the committee’s output — from the annual global statistics book to boat show benchmarking and trade rule analysis.
Working group
Global Recreational Boating Statistics
Producing the annual ICOMIA statistics book — the authoritative dataset of production, sales, imports and exports across national markets.
Working group
Boat Show Working Group
Benchmarking attendance, exhibitor mix and commercial performance across the world’s major recreational marine trade shows.
Working group
Trade Standards & Customs
Tracking tariffs, HS codes, customs procedures and free trade agreements that affect the international movement of boats and marine equipment.
Working group
Market Outlook & Forecasting
Sharing methodology and forward-looking indicators to help member associations anticipate demand and market shifts.
Committee members
The people behind the intelligence.
Delegates from national marine industry associations worldwide, contributing statistics, boat show data and trade intelligence to the committee’s global picture.
Membership
Join the private network shaping global marine intelligence.
ICOMIA Committees comprise the ICOMIA Secretariat and members that choose to join. If you are an ICOMIA member and wish to be part of the Trade and Market Intelligence Committee, please contact the secretary to begin the process.
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Get involved
Ready to help shape global marine intelligence?
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