November 25, 2025

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations, ICOMIA, has released the latest edition of their Recreational Boating Industry Statistics. The report provides a wealth of industry intelligence in one useful reference document and is the industry’s foremost statistical reference report, used extensively within the industry for analyzing export markets and externally for investment opportunities in the marine leisure sector.

IBI have once again provided a detailed market overview of the statistics in the report. IBI are uniquely placed to give the bigger picture of the industry, in their capacity as the premier International Boating Industry magazine. They have been able to look widely at key political, environmental and technological trends and explain how these are affecting our industry today

Market Insights 2025: Pathways in Asia

When you purchase the ICOMIA 2025 Recreational Boating Industry Statistic book you also get Market Insights 2025: Pathways in Asia included. Also published in 2025 explores the development of the recreational marine industry in Asia, the eco-system and its key fundamentals – Government Advocacy, Access to Water, Financial Infrastructure and Grow Boating. This brief includes latest overviews by ICOMIA’s Asia Members on their respective markets and businesses.

This inaugural edition of Market Insights is a collaborative effort with ICOMIA Members in Asia and regional network. Building on a long-standing commitment to delivering authoritative global industry intelligence, Pathways in Asia offers members, businesses, and investors a detailed perspective on the dynamics driving growth in Asia, which facilitates informed decision-making in one of the world’s fastest-evolving boating landscapes.

The latest Recreational Boating Industry Statistics contain:

              • Global data snapshot and a comprehensive market overview from IBI

              • Detailed national reports with data for 2024

              • ICOMIA’s Pathways in Asia Report for 2025

              • A 2025 mid-year snapshot

              • Import/export data for the international boat trade

              • Marine engine statistics from ICOMIA’s Marine Engine Committee (IMEC)

              • International boat show statistics

              • A Fleet Analysis report from The Superyacht Group

              • Industry articles selected by IBI Magazine

              • Raw-data spreadsheets.

New for 2025

Free updates throughout the year!

Purchasers of this report will be provided with updates and revisions of the data as when they are published throughout the year. As soon as we have new data and insights to share, we will issue updated editions to all report purchasers.

The 2025 ICOMIA Recreational Boating Industry Statistics Report is available to buy for 950 Euros, by clicking here

ICOMIA members and their members receive a 50% discount. Contributing ICOMIA members can purchase distribution rights. Contact louise@icomia.com for more details.


About ICOMIA

About the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA).

ICOMIA brings together a wide range of national marine industry associations into one global organisation and represents them at an international level, presenting a strong and united voice when dealing with issues challenging the industry. ICOMIA has been an active advocate for the international marine industry since 1966, working with authorities, regulatory bodies and related organizations to facilitate and encourage the growth of the worldwide recreational marine industry whilst keeping on top of policies and guidance to ensure the promotion, protection and growth of the industry. www.icomia.org .