The production of pleasure and sporting boats in Austria has shown significant growth from 25.9 million Euros in 2013 to 60.1 million Euros in 2023, representing a year-on-year increase of 3.8%. The sector has experienced both robust growth and some periods of contraction, as seen in 2019. The most substantial year-on-year growth was observed in 2016 with a 25.45% increase. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) has averaged 4.3%.

Forecasts indicate continued growth, with production projected to reach 71.0 million Euros by 2028, reflecting a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 2.65% and overall growth of 13.96% from 2024 to 2028.

Future trends to watch for include:

Increasing demand for high-performance and eco-friendly boats.
Emergence of smarter, technologically advanced vessels.
Potential impacts of regulatory changes and economic fluctuations on production rates.
Growing interest in sustainable boating practices among consumers.