Australia and Oceania: Sailboat Market 2025

Sailboat Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The sailboat market in Australia and Oceania fell notably to $X in 2021, declining by -20.9% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +14.5% against 2017 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Sailboat Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, sailboat production fell markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 353% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Sailboat Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

Sailboat exports skyrocketed to X units in 2021, increasing by 180% on 2020. In general, exports saw a resilient expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sailboat exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted a slight expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 131% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia prevails in exports structure, finishing at X units, which was near 94% of total exports in 2021. New Zealand (X units) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sailboats for pleasure or sports, with or without auxiliary motor exports, with a CAGR of +12.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, New Zealand (+2.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Australia (+5.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while New Zealand saw its share reduced by -4.6% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) and Australia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021.

Among the main exporting countries, Australia, with a CAGR of +11.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per unit in 2021, dropping by -45.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 239% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per unit), while Australia stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (-0.9%).

Sailboat Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

After four years of growth, supplies from abroad of sailboats for pleasure or sports, with or without auxiliary motor decreased by -42.9% to X units in 2021. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, sailboat imports fell to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Cook Islands (X units) and Australia (X units) were the key importers of sailboats for pleasure or sports, with or without auxiliary motor in Australia and Oceania, together making up 75% of total imports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X units), Marshall Islands (X units) and New Caledonia (X units), together generating a 21% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Cook Islands (with a CAGR of +24.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sailboats for pleasure or sports, with or without auxiliary motor in Australia and Oceania, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Marshall Islands, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia amounted to -2.7%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+0.3% per year) and Marshall Islands (+14.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per unit, rising by 53% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Marshall Islands ($X per unit), while Cook Islands ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Caledonia (+6.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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