BOAT SHOWS IN THE NETHERLANDS PICTURES AND MARKET INFORMATION

 

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BOAT SHOWS IN THE NETHERLANDS

 

The NETHERLANDS is listed in the NMMA Power Boat International Resource Guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

　

 

Overview

The Netherlands has boat builders of all sizes. There are 521,000 boats currently in use.

Polyester boats, especially sail boats, are popular, but the majority of Dutch boats are diesel powered, steel, displacement type, freshwater, family boats, averaging 26 feet to 36 feet in length.

The 2012 turnover for the Dutch shipbuilding industry was €6.1 billion, a slight decrease compared to the 2010 turnover of €6.2 billion. However, in 2012, there were 29,450 workers employed, a significant decrease compared to the 33,000 who were employed in 2010.

 

The 521,000 boats licensed in the Netherlands include:

1. 193,000 Cabin Sailing Yachts

 

1. 145,000 Cabin Motor Yachts

1. 33,000 Sailboats

1. 42,000 Motorboats

1. 8,000 Flatboats

1. 100,000 Canoes, Kayaks, and Rowboats

Sorted by province, the 174,000 boats currently moored in the water are located in:

1. Drenthe—1,000

 

1. Flevoland—8.500

1. Friesland—27,000

1. Gelderland—14,000

1. Groningen—3,000

1. Limburg—11,000

1. Noord Brabant—13,000

1. Noord Holland—33.500

1. Overijssel—8,000

1. Utrecht—8,000

1. Zeeland—14,000

1. Zuid Holland—33,000

The remainder of boats in the Netherlands include:

1. 37,000 boats are in the water elsewhere.

 

1. 210,000 boats on shore, in use.

1. 100,000 boats on shore, not in use.

 

When a new company wants to enter the Dutch Boat market, their average cost per unit will be very high. This will decrease as they expand, but the company needs to have sufficient capital to enter the market.

New market entrants need sufficient capital to start up, and must be prepared for costs related to equipment, construction, and raw materials. The shipbuilding and repair industry is a capital-intensive business, requiring extensive initial capital to enter the industry and meet subsequent outfitting and technological requirements. These factors provide substantial barriers to entry for new manufacturing.

 

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BOAT SHOWS IN MEXICO PICTURES AND MARKET INFORMATION

 

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BOAT SHOWS IN MEXICO

MEXICO is listed in the NMMA Power Boat International Resource Guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

　

 

Overview

Mexico is the United States’ third largest trading partner and second largest export market for U.S. products. Building upon the long-established North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), negotiations are now underway for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), which presents an opportunity to go beyond NAFTA and is anticipated to be finalized by 2014.

Pacific region countries represent some of the world’s most robust economies, representing more than 40 percent of global trade; by including them, the TPP will further boost economic growth by increasing exports to this region.

With a growing middle class, booming manufacturing industry, and probable positive changes with new fiscal, energy and telecom reforms, Mexico is on its way to become Latin America’s biggest market. Mexico’s relatively buoyant financial status has been particularly good for the leisure marine industry. Its recreational market is not yet mature compared to similar sized-economies, but it holds great potential.

Leisure marine is a new segment in the country and the Mexican boater is now evolving into a more knowledgeable user, more demanding of service and more aware of brand/product value.

 

An estimated 7.2 million Mexicans (5.2 percent of the population) are able to purchase high-end goods, which puts the country into Latin America’s top spot and fourth place globally after the United States, China, and Japan. According to KPMG, Mexico holds 55 percent of the Latin America market for high-end consumer products, totaling USD 12 million in 2011, with 10 percent growth annually for the previous 2 years.

 

 

Market

The leisure marine industry is seeing a similar upswing in sales, and U.S. boat builders and equipment manufacturers are in prime position, given the geographic proximity and because NAFTA provides duty-free trade between the United States and Mexico for goods originating in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The boatbuilding industry in the country is almost non-existent, with just a handful of companies manufacturing boats for recreational use. Most builders are focused on the commercial sector of tourism and fishing boats.

Mexican Boat owners favor vessels of over 35 feet, and nearly 20 percent of them store their boats at second homes by the sea or lakes. Popular boating areas include Ixtapa, Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta, and La Paz, as well as Cancun and inner lakes.

 

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BOAT SHOW IN JAPAN PICTURES AND MARKET INFORMATION

 

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BOAT SHOW IN JAPAN

 JAPAN is listed in the NMMA Power Boat International Resource Guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

　

 

Overview

The Japanese marine industry is small and the domestic market is at a developing stage. While Japan’s import market is very small, the country exports quite a number of boat engines. U.S. government and U.S. industry association coordination with Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) and the Japan Craft Inspection Organization (JCI) has resolved a number of regulatory difficulties, but some obstacles still remain. According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association, Japan is currently the world’s 11th largest boat market, and it should expand with overall economic growth. Another factor that will spur growth will be the retirement of post-war baby-boomers who have extra money and will be looking to spend on leisure activities like boating.

　

 

Market

There are seven boat engine firms for every boating company in Japan, and the engine industry continues to be an important sector in the Japan market.

The size of Japan’s boating market, which includes sailboats, inboard/sterndrive motor boats, other rigid boats, inflatable boats over 2.5 m and 20 kg, and PWC, increased across the board in 2012 compared to the previous year. Boat production, imports, as well as boat exports were strong. Much of the boost came as many people replaced boats damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake and the tsunami. The duel disasters also created opportunities to rebuild some marinas, which were previously built exclusively for the fishing industry. New marinas are now built to appeal to recreational users as well.

 

 

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BOAT SHOWS FROM ITALY PICTURES AND MARKET INFORMATION

 

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BOAT SHOWS IN ITALY

 

ITALY is listed in the NMMA Power Boat International Resource Guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

　

 

Overview

According to the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), there are 10 recreational craft per 1,000 inhabitants in Italy, for a total of over 600,000. Following record sales in 2007, Italy has seen a dramatic drop in domestic demand since 2008 mainly due to the economic crisis, a severe tax regime and high mooring costs. A comparison of data from 2008 through 2012 shows that turnover decreased by nearly 60 percent. Italian shipbuilders have turned to foreign markets and, as a result, a record 90 percent of domestic production is now exported. The crisis has also affected imports, which have dropped by 65 percent over the same period—in 2009, 35,000 workers were employed in the nautical industry; today, there are only 19,000.

Market

Following record domestic sales through 2007, the downturn has caused Italian shipbuilders to focus on international and emerging markets where Italian brands are well received. An upturn on the domestic front will depend on a boost in consumer confidence that is yet to be seen. The super yacht segment, however, continues its positive trend as Italy maintains its leading role holding 39 percent of worldwide orders.

 

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