The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has launched its 2026 Recreational Boating Industry Statistics Report, with European electric marine engine statistics included for the first time.
The annual publication draws together information from leading recreational marine markets, covering boat production, imports and exports, vessel types, engines, equipment and wider industry trends.
First European Electric Engine Figures
This year's edition includes data compiled by the ICOMIA Marine Engine Committee (IMEC) on electric engines placed on the European market. ICOMIA says the addition will help manufacturers, investors and policymakers assess the development of electric propulsion using market data.
The subject has also featured in Irish marine developments, including the Irish National Sailing School's adoption of electric propulsion, while high-powered electric outboards are among the technologies attracting industry attention.
Alongside the international figures, member marine industry associations have supplied national statistics and, in some cases, extended country reports. ICOMIA also highlights recent work with the Korea International Boat Show on the Korean recreational marine market.
Boats Group Returns as Strategic Partner
Boats Group has returned as a strategic partner for the 2026 edition, contributing information on the used-boat, resale and brokerage markets. ICOMIA says this helps reflect the contribution of second-hand transactions to the wider recreational boating economy.
ICOMIA chief executive Joe Lynch said the report continues to evolve with the industry, noting demand for market intelligence amid shifting trade policies, an uncertain economic outlook and the transition towards new propulsion technologies.
Contributors to the publication include ICOMIA members, IMEC, The Superyacht Group, the International Federation of Boat Show Organisers, IBI magazine, Liquid Scope Limited and ICOMIA's Trade & Market Intelligence Committee.
Availability
The ICOMIA Recreational Boating Industry Statistics Report 2026 is available through the organisation's website, priced at €950 for non-members, with separate member pricing.
