Recovery in Spanish boat sales

In the first seven months of 2025, 3,684 recreational boats were registered in Spain, representing a -2.5% drop compared to the same period in 2024.

The figures are according to the Recreational Boat Market Report (January-July 2025) prepared by ANEN and based on records from the Directorate General of the Merchant Marine.

Registrations of boats up to 6 meters, which represent 68.6% of the market, declined by 2.5% in the period with boats from 12 to 16 meters in length recording the best result, growing 1% compared to the same period in 2024.

In contrast, registrations of boats over 16 meters declined by nearly 10%.

Largest increase

By boat type, the largest increase was recorded by folding inflatable boats, with a 50% increase compared to the period January – July 2024, reaching 408 registrations.

In terms of volume, motorboats remained the leading segment, with 1,542 units (-4.5%), followed by jet skis, with 1,116 units (-9.6%).

The rental boat market registered 1,175 registrations from January to July 2025, a decrease of 17.3%.

Boats of 8 to 12 meters and 12 to 16 meters in length were the only segments with positive registrations so far this year for rental use, with growth of 7% and 7.3%, respectively.

The provinces with the highest number of registrations in this period were Barcelona with 470 registrations, an increase of 6.3%.

The Balearic Islands had 486 registrations, a decrease of 23.2% and Alicante registered 335 boats an increase of just over 25%.

In terms of registration growth, Murcia (+71.4%) and Pontevedra (+75.5%) stand out.

“After a start to the year with widespread declines, the market has shown a recovery trend since June that points to an adjustment in demand and a favourable close to the current nautical season, although we remain closely monitoring economic developments and external factors that may influence consumption,” said Jordi Carrasco, general director of ANEN.