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Key Facts and Figures

The industry revenue for the leisure and small commercial marine industry in the UK in 2006/2007 was £2.952 billion
In addition to the industry revenue, the economic benefits of tourism-related spend from boating is estimated to be up to a further £2.2 billion
There are around 35,680 full time equivalent staff employed within the leisure and small commercial marine industry in 2006/7
An estimated 5,530 boats over 2.5 metres were manufactured in the UK in 2007
Up to 4 million adults participated in boating and watersport activities in the UK or abroad in 2007
There are an estimated 560,000 boats over 2.5m kept in the UK - owned personally and commercially
There are approximately 700,000 UK households that own a boat, including canoes/kayaks, rowing boats and windsurf boards, kept in the UK or abroad
The latest marine industry trends survey for Spring 2008 reflects the challenge for the industry within the current economic climate
The wider economic benefit of the 238 coastal marinas in the UK and Channel Islands results in up to £700 million value added contributions

News Update

UK superyacht industry shows robust growth More Information

Results of the Spring 2008 Industry Trends Survey More Information

Up to 4 million participate in watersports: Report More Information