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Italian leisure boating industry market trends
Overview
The Italian leisure boating industry is characterized by a sharp divergence between market segments. While the small vessel sector has faced a significant decline due to high costs—with registered leisure units falling 22% between 2015 and 2024—the luxury yacht market remains a major driver of economic strength.
By 2025, the industry reached a record turnover of 8.72 billion euros, fueled largely by high-end segments and international exports, which accounted for 4.4 billion euros. Italy maintains a dominant global position in the superyacht market, holding 52% of worldwide orders for vessels exceeding 24 meters. Despite the continued decline in small boating, such as outboard units and sailboats, the broader sector has seen rising employment and a significant contribution to Italy’s GDP.
Entities
Calabria · Associazione Costruttori Nautici dei Due Mari · Salone Nautico Internazionale di Genova · IULM COMAR · Genoa
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Italian leisure boating industry reached a record turnover of 8.72 billion euros in 2025. emmepress.com · www.lamiafinanza.it · nautica.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Total turnover increased by 1.4% compared to 2024. emmepress.com · www.lamiafinanza.it · nautica.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Direct employees in the sector rose to 32,420, a 3% increase from 2024. emmepress.com · www.lamiafinanza.it · nautica.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] The small boating segment, including outboard units, inflatable boats, and sailboats, continues to face difficulties. emmepress.com · www.lamiafinanza.it · nautica.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] Exports reached 4.4 billion euros in 2025, representing a 2.6% increase. emmepress.com · www.lamiafinanza.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] Italian shipyards hold 52% of global orders for units over 24 meters, with 568 units currently in production. emmepress.com · www.lamiafinanza.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The sector's contribution to Italy's GDP is estimated at 7.51 billion euros, or 0.332%. nautica.it
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 8 sourcesItalian boating industry hits record 8.72 billion euro turnover in 2025
Italy's leisure boating industry reached a record 8.72 billion euro turnover in 2025, driven by superyacht exports, despite ongoing challenges in the small boating segment.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesItalian leisure boating faces decline in small vessels amid luxury yacht growth
Italy's small leisure boating sector has seen a 35.7% decline in vessels over ten years due to high costs, even as the luxury yacht market continues to grow in size and value.
Sources
askanews.it · businesspeople.it · editorialedomani.it · emmepress.com · ilpiacenza.it · lamiafinanza.it · nautica.it · saily.it · stranotizie.it · strettoweb.com