All Market Intelligence articles
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News
Bahamas yacht charters down 40%, operators blame VAT
The island nation’s 10% value-added tax on foreign-owned yacht charter contracts is said to be contributing to the decline
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News
2023 Brazilian yacht segment generates R$2bn in 2023
New Bain & Co report says growth driven largely by the Covid pandemic
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News
Canadian, US boating markets poised for 2024 recovery – Wells Fargo
Economist Nick Bennenbroek says factors in place for market improvement by mid-year
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News
More catamarans head south as SA records visitor growth
South Africa’s Ocean Sailing Association reports significant increase in the number of visiting catamarans
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Battery Technologies
Rise of the gigafactory
The global switch to electric transport hinges of dependable battery supply, and the so-called ‘gigafactories’ are springing up all over the world. The term is a reference to the gigawatt hours each factory can produce.
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News
Spanish boating market on downward trend
Boat registrations are down by 13.1% compared to 2021 levels
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News
US boat sales cool as industry enters winter show season
NMMA estimates 2023 boat sales down between 1% to 3% at 258,000 new boats sold
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News
Balearic market on course for small rise in 2023
Market slows as economic uncertainty impacts small boat sector
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News
British Marine: Mixed fortunes for UK marine industry
Latest sentiment poll shows diverse landscape for member companies
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UK
UK Equipment: Innovation paying dividends
Innovative products, value for money and quick delivery prove recipe for success for the UK’s legion of marine equipment and accessories suppliers
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UK
UK Overview: Cautiously optimistic
Activity is settling back after post-pandemic highs and consumer facing businesses have had a more difficult year, but there are reasons to remain cheerful with at least some of the lock-down generation of new owners staying in the market
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News
Japan’s autumn boat show season comes to an end
How will the Japanese pleasure boat market move on?
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Article
Sweden | Equipment: Back to the future
IBI explores Sweden’s extensive equipment manufacturiung scene to gauge the outlook for 2023
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Article
Boatbuilders: Export driven
Despite more challenging conditions at home, a low krona and international outlook is helping Sweden’s bigger boatbuilders carry growth momentum through to 2024
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Sweden
Sweden Overview: Currency boost as market cools
A weak Swedish krona has given the industry a boost but the major players are braced for a much tougher year ahead
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News
Super Yacht 24 Forum identifies key challenges of Italy’s Marche region
The third edition of the annual event took place this week in Ancona
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News
ICOMIA publishes latest Recreational Boating Industry Statistics report
Boat sales remained elevated throughout 2022 despite fiscal pressure from inflation
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News
US RV shipments continue to decline
Wholesale shipments of motorhomes, camping trailers through November down 40.6% YoY
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News
NMMA releases 2022 Canadian Abstract: Pre-Owned Markets
Sales trends report for pre-owned boat segment points to market normalisation following ‘extraordinary’ demand through Covid era
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Decking
Sector Spotlight | Decks Coverings
With teak supply from Myanmar effectively banned and many boat buiders seeking sustainable alternatives, METStrade had plenty of variations on the theme. There were also some new ideas on proven composites