Key Facts and Figures

 

  • The industry revenue for the leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry in the UK in 2008/2009 was £3.16 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 34,300 full time equivalent staff employed within the leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry in 2008/9
  • An estimated 5,183 boats over 2.5 metres were manufactured in the UK in 2008
  • Up to 3.2 million adults participated in boating and watersport activities in the UK or abroad in 2008
  • There are an estimated 560,000 boats over 2.5m kept in the UK - owned personally and commercially
  • There are approximately 668,000 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 Autumn 2009 reflects the marketplace has increasing confidence as the industry shows signs of improvement
  • 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

New figures show increasing numbers of people choosing boating and watersports in 2009 More Information

ICOMIA Global Statistics Book 2008 now available More Information

Increasing confidence shows signs of improvement for UK leisure marine industry More Information


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