2023 ICOMIA Recreational Boating Industry Statistics book sample pages

2023 ICOMIA Recreational Boating Industry Statistics book – a definitive annual reference for anyone seeking to understand the global recreational boating industry. These sample pages give you a taste of what the full version includes.

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 2023 ICOMIA Recreational Boating Industry Statistics book matters

The ICOMIA Statistics Book 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 Book 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.

Enhanced Insights & Strategic Value

Building on its comprehensive national reports and raw‑data spreadsheets, this edition now includes expanded analysis reflecting the latest industry shift toward decarbonisation. Featuring forward‑looking market forecasts for 2024–25, informed by IBI Magazine’s fresh in‑depth commentary, the Stats Book also profiles evolving consumer behaviours in boat-sharing, chartering, and rental services, trends gaining momentum especially among younger boaters.

Furthermore, readers will benefit from a dedicated section examining key macroeconomic drivers, post‑pandemic supply chain challenges, and trade policy impacts, ensuring a well‑rounded strategic resource for manufacturers, investors, and policymakers alike.

For brands, businesses and associations, the ICOMIA Stats Book is a key data resource that can help inform and provide insight regarding a whole host of value areas. An essential tool for the recreational marine boating industry.

This year’s report includes:

• Detailed national reports from 20 countries
• NEW for 2024 – comprehensive market overview from IBI Magazine with insights into 2024 market
• Import/export data for the international boat trade
• 2024 mid-year global data snapshot
• Marine engine statistics from ICOMIA’s Marine Engine Committee (IMEC)
• The 2023 Superyacht Annual Report from The Superyacht Group
• Global summaries of key market segments
• Industry articles selected by IBI Magazine
• Raw-data excel spreadsheets

2023 ICOMIA Recreational Boating Industry Statistics book includes:

• Welcome
• Contents page
• Contents summary
• Meet ICOMIA
• Section C: Explanatory Notes
• Detailed National Data: Croatia and Spain

Note: Some MIAs were able to provide more information on their country’s marine industry than others. This is reflected in the amount of data presented in this section for each country. If the information is omitted from a particular country’s page, it doesn’t mean no trade exists in this area.

Who is ICOMIA?

ICOMIA – the International Council of Marine Industry Associations – is a not-for-profit membership organisation. We bring together a wide range of national marine industry associations into one global organisation and represent them at an international level. Presenting a strong and united voice when dealing with challenging issues, the association has been advocating for the marine industry since 1966.

What does ICOMIA do?

Working with authorities, regulatory bodies and related organisations, we facilitate and encourage the growth of the worldwide recreational marine industry. In tandem, keeping on top of policies and guidance to ensure the promotion, protection and growth of the industry remains in place.

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