Confindustria Nautica

The Global Yachting Market 2026: market normalises, but Italy continues to gain market share

The fourth edition of “The State of the Global Yachting Market”, prepared by Deloitte for Confindustria Nautica, was presented at Palazzo Mezzanotte in Milan. While the global recreational boating industry is slowing after the post-pandemic boom, the Italian marine industry continues to grow, strengthening its market share especially in the premium and superyacht segments. The analysis also focused on exports, new demand models, services, industrial consolidation and market outlook through 2030

• Yacht industry

Confindustria Nautica: Italian Yachting at 13 Billion in Added Value, 4 Billion in Exports and 52% of Global Superyachts

Italian yachting generates 13 billion in added value and 168,000 jobs (+5.6%). Exports exceed 4 billion euros: fifth fastest-growing manufacturing sector in Italy over the past decade

• Yacht industry

Genoa International Boat Show 2026: the 66th edition will take place from October 1st to 6th

The Genoa International Boat Show returns from October 1–6, 2026, for its 66th edition, reaffirming its status as a key international event for the global boating industry and a strategic platform for innovation, sustainability, and economic growth.

• Boat Show

Global yachting market sees +11% growth reaching 33 billion euros

The global yachting market continues to grow, having reached 33 billion euros over the course of the most recent available year[1], over 25 billion of which derived from the superyacht segment alone.