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Ireland: Sailboat Market 2025

Sailboat Market Size in Ireland

After two years of decline, the Irish sailboat market increased by 1,086% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption enjoyed significant growth. Sailboat consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sailboat Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, exports of sailboats for pleasure or sports, with or without auxiliary motor from Ireland surged to X units, with an increase of 56% against the previous year. In general, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 200% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, sailboat exports rose modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 1,239% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X units) was the main destination for sailboat exports from Ireland, with a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, sailboat exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X units), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK stood at +16.7%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for sailboats for pleasure or sports, with or without auxiliary motor exports from Ireland, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 24% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK stood at +13.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sailboat export price amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -34.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 278% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United States totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+23.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sailboat Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of sailboats for pleasure or sports, with or without auxiliary motor, when their volume increased by 837% to X units. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sailboat imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the UK (X units) constituted the largest supplier of sailboat to Ireland, with a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, sailboat imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, New Zealand (X units), threefold. China (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK stood at +25.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+63.1% per year) and China (+30.9% per year).

In value terms, France ($X), the UK ($X) and New Zealand ($X) appeared to be the largest sailboat suppliers to Ireland, with a combined 93% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, New Zealand, with a CAGR of +79.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average sailboat import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, declining by -28.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 216%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for sailboats for pleasure or sports, with or without auxiliary motor in the world?

The Netherlands remains the largest sailboat consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 30% of total volume. Moreover, sailboat consumption in the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 6.7% share.

What are the largest producers of sailboats for pleasure or sports, with or without auxiliary motor in the world?

The country with the largest volume of sailboat production was China, comprising approx. 21% of total volume. Moreover, sailboat production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, twofold. India ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.9% share.

What are the leading suppliers of sailboats for pleasure or sports, with or without auxiliary motor to Ireland?

In value terms, France constituted the largest supplier of sailboat to Ireland, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK, with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a 13% share.

What are the leading importers of sailboats for pleasure or sports, with or without auxiliary motor from Ireland?

In value terms, the UK remains the key foreign market for sailboat exports from Ireland, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France, with an 11% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for sailboats for pleasure or sports, with or without auxiliary motor in Ireland?

In 2020, the average sailboat export price amounted to $19,231 per unit, stabilizing at the previous year.

What is the average import price for sailboats for pleasure or sports, with or without auxiliary motor in Ireland?

The average sailboat import price stood at $32,386 per unit in 2020, which is down by -5% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sailboat market in Ireland. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 30121100 - Sailboats (except inflatable) for pleasure or sports, with or without auxiliary motor

Country coverage:

Ireland

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Ireland
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024