Northern America: Sailboat Market 2025

Sailboat Market Size in Northern America

In 2021, the North American sailboat market increased by 1.3% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% 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 +32.3% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Sailboat Production in Northern America

In value terms, sailboat production declined notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 50%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Sailboat Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2021, shipments abroad of sailboats for pleasure or sports, with or without auxiliary motor increased by 24% to X units for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 42%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sailboat exports totaled $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 79% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States was the largest exporter of sailboats for pleasure or sports, with or without auxiliary motor in Northern America, with the volume of exports amounting to X units, which was approx. 85% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Canada (X units), comprising a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to sailboat exports from the United States stood at -11.2%. At the same time, Canada (+3.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +3.1% from 2012-2021. Canada (+11 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United States saw its share reduced by -10.7% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest sailboat supplier in Northern America, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

In the United States, sailboat exports shrank by an average annual rate of -6.0% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per unit, declining by -15.6% against the previous year. Export price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, sailboat export price increased by +11.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per unit), while the United States stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+5.9%).

Sailboat Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of sailboats for pleasure or sports, with or without auxiliary motor, when their volume increased by 47% to X units. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The volume of import peaked 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. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States represented the key importer of sailboats for pleasure or sports, with or without auxiliary motor in Northern America, with the volume of imports resulting at X units, which was near 74% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Canada (X units), making up a 25% share of total imports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sailboats for pleasure or sports, with or without auxiliary motor imports, with a CAGR of +4.6% from 2012 to 2021. Canada (-5.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the United States increased by +20 percentage points.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sailboats for pleasure or sports, with or without auxiliary motor in Northern America, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 14% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States stood at +7.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per unit in 2021, shrinking by -1.6% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the import price increased by 43%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while Canada amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+3.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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