In 2024, Germany leads European imports of pleasure and sporting boats with 662.05 thousand items, reflecting a substantial year-on-year increase of 16.22% from 2023. The United Kingdom follows with 423.51 thousand items, showing a 4.66% increase. France reports a minor growth of 1.35% to 378.13 thousand items. Belgium experienced a significant decline of 30.32% to 252.37 thousand items, while Italy and Spain experienced moderate growth of 5.48% and 6.42% respectively. Smaller markets like Finland and Denmark saw notable growth rates of 16.4% and 29.3%, while others like Romania and Hungary witnessed declines of 9.52% and 7.32%. Malta stood out with an impressive increase of 52.99%.
Future trends to watch for include continued growth in mature markets like Germany and the UK, potential recovery in Belgium, and growth in emerging markets like Malta and Denmark. Furthermore, sustainability initiatives and technological advancements could shape demand and import patterns.
Top countries in Import of Pleasure Boats and Sporting Boats by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Items) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 662,050 | 2023 | +5.86% | +16.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 423,510 | 2023 | +3.95% | +4.66% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 378,130 | 2023 | +4.55% | +1.35% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 252,370 | 2023 | +3.46% | -30.32% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 209,860 | 2023 | +6.8% | +5.48% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 185,460 | 2023 | +3.91% | +6.42% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czechia | 149,990 | 2023 | |||
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 80,310 | 2023 | +9.24% | +5.43% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 59,620 | 2023 | +1.39% | +5.49% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 56,890 | 2023 | +4.06% | +1.08% | View data |
