SABBEX, or the South African Boat Builders Export Council, is a national export council registered with the Department of Trade and Industry with the primary purpose of promoting South Africa as a globally competitive and reputable boat building nation.
Through developing awareness around the manufacture of boats, yachts, multihulls, catamarans, vessels and inflatables in South Africa to the international market, SABBEX aims to assist industry with access to markets and export marketing activities, and help gain traction in specific markets around the world.
The annual SABBEX business plan promotes the South African boat building industry through:
 Export Promotion
 Export Development
 Market Prioritisation