+75 % change
Extra-EU imports of CN 89032290 were up 75% in 2025 compared with 2022 (€12.3 million), calculated from Eurostat values.
Eurostat95.2 EUR million
EU exports of CN 89032290 to countries outside the EU were worth €95.2 million in 2025.
Eurostat74.0 EUR million
Trade between EU member states in CN 89032290 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €74.0 million in 2025.
EurostatSource: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value moved +75% from 2022 to 2025, a direct read on EU demand for sourced supply.
- Supply is concentrated: one country provided a large share of extra-EU imports in 2025.
- US employment in the core industry shifted +3% since 2020.
What this market covers
Catamarans are twin hull boats used for leisure sailing, charter, ferry service and sport. Yards build them as sail and power models.
Typical segments
- Sailing catamarans
- Power catamarans
- Passenger ferries
- Racing catamarans
Who buys
- Charter companies
- Private boat owners
- Ferry operators
Largest non-EU suppliers to the EU
| Country | Import value |
|---|---|
| Tunisia | 7.1 EUR million |
| United Kingdom | 4.4 EUR million |
| Switzerland | 2.9 EUR million |
| China | 2.7 EUR million |
| United States from 1995 -> 2000) | 1.0 EUR million |
| Norway | 0.9 EUR million |
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €21.5 million of products under CN code 89032290 (Sailboats, with or without auxiliary motor, of a length > 7,5 m but <= 24 m) from outside the EU in 2025. | 21.5 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 89032290 were up 75% in 2025 compared with 2022 (€12.3 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +75 % change | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 89032290 to countries outside the EU were worth €95.2 million in 2025. | 95.2 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 89032290 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €74.0 million in 2025. | 74.0 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Tunisia was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 89032290 to the EU in 2025, with €7.1 million, or 33% of extra-EU imports. | 7.1 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 89032290 to the United States were €27.1 million in 2025. | 27.1 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 89032290 was €19.69 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 19.69 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Germany was the largest EU exporter of CN 89032290 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €34.0 million. | 34.0 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 4,697 enterprises in NACE class C3012 (Building of pleasure and sporting boats) in 2023. | 4,697 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C3012 had net turnover of €13.50 billion in 2022. | 13.50 EUR billion | 2022 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C3012 employed 60,000 people across the EU in 2023. | 60,000 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 1,188 private establishments in NAICS 336612 (Boat building) in 2025. | 1,188 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 336612 employed an average of 40,480 people in US private industry in 2025. | 40,480 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 336612 changed by +3% between 2020 (39,270 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +3 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 336612 was $64,970 in 2025. | 64,970 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
What the full report covers
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Executive summary
The answer on two pages: size, growth and what drives it.
- 2
Market size and outlook
History, the current year and a five-year view with base, low and high cases.
- 3
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- 4
Company profiles
The main players, how they compete and where they are investing.
- 5
Data and method
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- 01Executive summary
The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the European Union market - 03Market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 05Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 06Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 07Prices, costs and margins
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU catamaran market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €21.5 million of goods under CN 89032290 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €95.2 million.
Where does the EU import catamaran from?
Tunisia was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. The next largest were United Kingdom, Switzerland, China.
What is the average import price of catamaran in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €19.69 per kilogram for CN 89032290 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most catamaran?
Germany led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by France, Netherlands.
How many US companies are in the catamaran industry?
BLS counts 1,188 private establishments in NAICS 336612 (Boat building), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the catamaran industry?
Eurostat counts 4,697 enterprises in NACE class C3012 (Building of pleasure and sporting boats).
Sources and method
The figures on this page come from the public sources listed below. Read how we work.
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 89032290, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 21530974
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 89032290, flow import, 2022 VALUE_IN_EUROS 12287318; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 21530974
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 89032290, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 95163486
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 89032290, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 73960987
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 89032290, partner TN, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 7069364
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 89032290, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 27073716
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 89032290, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 21530974, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 10932
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter DE, product 89032290, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 34017481
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C3012, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 4697
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C3012, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2022, 13500
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C3012, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 60000
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 336612, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 336612, annual_avg_estabs 1188
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 336612, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 336612, annual_avg_emplvl 40480
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 336612, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 39270; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 40480
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 336612, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 336612, avg_annual_pay 64970
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