HE maritime market Total year 2023 5,976 recordsso one 2.2% According to the Recreational Boats Market Report, more than the previous year National Association of Shipping Companies (Anen), prepared from the data of the General Directorate of Maritime Trade.
The sector is experiencing a transformation with the increase in private boat sales. rent to the detriment of property. Specifically, the marine charter market closed 2023 with 2,057 recreational boat registrations for rental use. 4.79% It is more than in 2022 and currently represents 34.4% of total sales.
Balearic Islands ahead
The Balearic Islands became the leader of the charter boat market in 2023 with 608 registrations, accounting for a 30% share. CataloniaIt reached a 22% share and 456 registrations, an increase of 13% compared to 2022, which is the second market with the largest impact on the pleasure boat rental market.
small size grows
There was an increase in small length segments, especially the boat segment. six meters (For ships between 7.5% and above 12 and 16 meters (1.3%). The remaining lengths decreased, with a greater impact seen in the segment of boats larger than 16 metres. water bikes The segment that grew the most by 2022 (+50%) and foldable inflatable boats (+16%) remained.
Andalusia, Catalonia And Balearic Islands They remained communities more maritime activitiesThey have market shares of 20%, 19% and 18% respectively. 1,214 pleasure boats are registered in Andalusia; Catalonia, 1,133; and Balearic Islands, 1,075. For your part, Canary Islands There was a 50 percent growth compared to 2022, with 482 registered ships.
global uncertainty
Despite stability According to ANEN general manager, there is a “decline trend in the maritime market in 2022 that is expected to extend into the next year”. Jordi CarrascoHe attributes this to the uncertainty brought about by international conflicts, which affects recreational navigation activity.
“The industry will need to make a serious effort” innovationone supported by adequacy of taxation and the progress of legislative changes in progress can be sustained and expanded. attractive offer This stimulates sales,” says Carrasco.
Copa América, opportunity
The sector is at the Sailing America’s Cup chance to make an impact and increase the love for maritime sports. However, the general secretary Nàutic Català Cluster, Michael GuarnerIt points to market transformation motivated by changes in new generations.
“We are moving from the ownership model to the ownership model” rent“While users previously preferred a boat docked next to their second home, they now prefer to travel to different places and rent from their location,” he explains.