Germany: Motor Boat Market 2025

Motor Boat Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German motor boat market decreased by -44.4% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a mild setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Motor Boat Production in Germany

In value terms, motor boat production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +92.6% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 105% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Motor Boat Exports

Exports from Germany

Motor boat exports from Germany contracted notably to X units in 2021, declining by -29.3% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,504%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, motor boat exports declined markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,701%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X units), Russia (X units) and Estonia (X units) were the main destinations of motor boat exports from Germany, with a combined 48% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Estonia (with a CAGR of +228.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for motor boats and motor yachts, for pleasure or sports exports from Germany, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 9.1% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia amounted to +163.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+49.1% per year) and the Netherlands (+26.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average motor boat export price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Estonia ($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 Russia (+15.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Motor Boat Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of motor boats and motor yachts, for pleasure or sports, when their volume decreased by -78.6% to X units. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 737%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, motor boat imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 742% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X units) constituted the largest supplier of motor boat to Germany, with a 42% share of total imports. Moreover, motor boat imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X units), threefold. Austria (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland totaled +15.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-12.3% per year) and Austria (+7.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest motor boat suppliers to Germany were Poland ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 47% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, the United States, Austria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Spain, Norway and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 33%.

Among the main suppliers, Cyprus, with a CAGR of +105.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 motor boat import price amounted to $X per unit, flattening at the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+45.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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