France: Sailboat Market 2024

Sailboat Market Size in France

The French sailboat market soared to $X in 2021, growing by 143% against the previous year. Overall, consumption enjoyed strong growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Sailboat Production in France

In value terms, sailboat production expanded remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -6.4% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Sailboat Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of sailboats for pleasure or sports, with or without auxiliary motor, when their volume decreased by -16.5% to X units. In general, exports, however, showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 92% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2020, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, sailboat exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units), Germany (X units) and Turkey (X units) were the main destinations of sailboat exports from France, together comprising 40% of total exports. Italy, Greece, Australia, the UK, Switzerland, Spain, Croatia, the Netherlands and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Greece (with a CAGR of +28.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Turkey ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for sailboat exported from France worldwide, together comprising 42% of total exports. These countries were followed by Greece, the UK, Australia, Spain, Germany, Croatia, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Norway, which together accounted for a further 27%.

Greece, with a CAGR of +32.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sailboat export price amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 42% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.0%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Croatia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Norway (+13.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sailboat Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, the amount of sailboats for pleasure or sports, with or without auxiliary motor imported into France surged to X units, growing by 58% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 95% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, sailboat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Malta (X units), the UK (X units) and Bermuda (X units) were the main suppliers of sailboat imports to France, with a combined 62% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, the United States, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Turkey, Poland, the United Arab Emirates, China and Germany, which together accounted for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +53.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Malta ($X) and the UK ($X) were the largest sailboat suppliers to France, with a combined 54% share of total imports. Bermuda, Germany, Luxembourg, Turkey, Poland, the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, the United States, China and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +55.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sailboat import price amounted to $X per unit, falling by -12.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+17.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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