What this market covers
Motor pleasure boats of medium length, without inflatable boats and outboard motorboats.
Typical segments
- Cruisers
- Sport yachts
- Day boats
- Fishing cruisers
Why this market is moving now
- World trade grew 8% from 2022 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
Key figures
Global figures for this market, with the year each one describes. Use Cite to copy a reference to this page.
| Figure | Value | Year | Cite |
|---|---|---|---|
| World exports of mid-size motor yacht (HS 890332) were worth $4.55 billion in 2024. | 4.55 USD billion | 2024 | |
| World exports were 8% higher in 2024 than in 2022 ($4.22 billion), calculated from the annual totals. | +8 % since 2022 | 2024 | |
| Italy was the largest exporter in 2024, with 31% of world exports ($1.41 billion). | 31 % of world exports | 2024 | |
| The three largest exporters, Italy, the United Kingdom and France, shipped 51% of world exports in 2024. | 51 % of world exports | 2024 | |
| The United States was the largest importer in 2024, buying $1.08 billion, or 24% of world imports. | 24 % of world imports | 2024 | |
| 57 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 57 countries | 2024 | |
| The average world export price was about $51.26 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 51.26 USD per kg | 2024 | |
| Countries exported 88.9 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 88.9 thousand tonnes | 2024 |
Calculated figures (shares, changes and prices per kilogram) are plain arithmetic on the reported values. Read how we work.
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Yacht dealers
- Charter companies
- Private owners
Largest exporting countries, 2024
Largest importing countries, 2024
What the full report covers
- 01Executive summary
The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the global market - 03Global market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Countries and regions
Demand, supply and trade by country and region - 05Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 06Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 07Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 08Prices, costs and margins
Unit economics where public data allows - 09Competitive landscape
8 to 12 company profiles with recent moves - 10Opportunities and risks
For new entrants, suppliers and investors - 11Method and assumptions
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the global mid-size motor yacht market?
There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 890332 reached $4.55 billion in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.
Which countries export the most mid-size motor yacht?
Italy led world exports in 2024 with 31% of the total, followed by the United Kingdom, France and the United States.
Which countries import the most mid-size motor yacht?
The United States was the largest importer in 2024, followed by France, the United Kingdom and Italy.
Is world trade in mid-size motor yacht growing?
World exports were 8% higher in 2024 than in 2022.
What is the average export price of mid-size motor yacht?
Dividing world export value by weight gives about $51.26 per kilogram in 2024.
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