| Product Code: ETC5063919 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sachin Kumar Rai | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2024, the Netherlands saw a decline in recreational boat import shipments with a negative CAGR of -7.94% between 2020-24. The top countries exporting to the Netherlands included China, Belgium, Cambodia, Turkey, and the USA. Despite a significant decrease in growth rate by -26.96% from 2023-24, the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicated moderate concentration in the market. This suggests a stable competitive landscape for recreational boat imports in the Netherlands, with diverse sources contributing to the market.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Overview |
3.1 Netherlands Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Boat Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Boat Size, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Engine Placement, 2022 & 2032F |
3.8 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Engine Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.9 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Power Range, 2022 & 2032F |
3.10 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.11 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Activity Type, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing disposable income among the population |
4.2.2 Growing interest in outdoor recreational activities |
4.2.3 Technological advancements in the boating industry |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Environmental regulations impacting boating activities |
4.3.2 High maintenance and operating costs of recreational boats |
4.3.3 Seasonality of boating activities due to weather conditions |
5 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Trends |
6 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Segmentations |
6.1 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market, By Boat Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Revenues & Volume, By Yachts, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Revenues & Volume, By Sailboats, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Revenues & Volume, By Personal Watercrafts, 2022 - 2032F | 6.1.6 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Revenues & Volume, By Inflatables, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.6 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market, By Boat Size |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Revenues & Volume, By <30 Feet, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Revenues & Volume, By 30-50 Feet, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Revenues & Volume, By >50 Feet, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market, By Engine Placement |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Revenues & Volume, By Outboards, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Revenues & Volume, By Inboards, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market, By Engine Type |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Revenues & Volume, By Ice, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.3 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Revenues & Volume, By Electric, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market, By Power Range |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Revenues & Volume, By Up To 100 Kw, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5.3 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Revenues & Volume, By 100-200 Kw, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5.4 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Revenues & Volume, By Above 200 Kw, 2022 - 2032F |
6.6 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market, By Material Type |
6.6.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.6.2 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Revenues & Volume, By Aluminum, 2022 - 2032F |
6.6.3 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Revenues & Volume, By Fiberglass, 2022 - 2032F |
6.6.4 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Revenues & Volume, By Steel, 2022 - 2032F |
6.6.5 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
6.7 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market, By Activity Type |
6.7.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.7.2 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Revenues & Volume, By Cruising+watersports, 2022 - 2032F |
6.7.3 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Revenues & Volume, By Fishing, 2022 - 2032F |
6.8 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market, By Power Source |
6.8.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.8.2 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Revenues & Volume, By Engine Powered, 2022 - 2032F |
6.8.3 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Revenues & Volume, By Sail Powered, 2022 - 2032F |
6.8.4 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Revenues & Volume, By , 2022 - 2032F |
7 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average age of recreational boat owners |
8.2 Number of marinas and docking facilities in the Netherlands |
8.3 Percentage of households participating in recreational boating activities |
8.4 Average number of days spent boating per season |
8.5 Adoption rate of eco-friendly boating practices |
9 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Opportunity Assessment, By Boat Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Opportunity Assessment, By Boat Size, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Opportunity Assessment, By Engine Placement, 2022 & 2032F |
9.4 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Opportunity Assessment, By Engine Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.5 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Opportunity Assessment, By Power Range, 2022 & 2032F |
9.6 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.7 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Opportunity Assessment, By Activity Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.7 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Opportunity Assessment, By Power Source, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Netherlands Recreational Boat Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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