The Italian superyacht sector has closed the 2025 calendar year with 50% of companies forecasting growth in turnover compared to the previous year and 25% forecasting stability.
An analysis by the Italian Marine Industry Association, Confindustria Nautica, of the current order book shows normalisation of growth rates, with half of boatyards maintaining their order books at the same levels as 12 months ago and a quarter of them showing signs of growth.
Boatbuilding production up to 24 metres in length show a decline in turnover for more than half of Italian boatyards however, with with forecasts ranging from -5% to over -30%.
Positive outlook
Around a quarter of respondents predict stability in the market while a further quarter predict growth.
The trends for the 2025/26 nautical year show a more positive outlook, with 46% of companies expecting growth, 31% expecting stability and 23% expecting a decline in turnover.
The analysis shows the shift in the under 24 metres category is further consolidated in data from the sales network segment of recreational boats.
Stable turnover
2025 is expected to close with negative forecasts for 62% of respondants and stability for the remaining 38%, operators have more positive expectations for the current nautical year.
In the marine engines segment, for the 2025 calendar year there is an even split between respondents forecasting an increase (25%) and a decline (25%) in turnover, with 50% indicating stability.
The proportion of companies expecting stable turnover was 50%, with the percentage of the sample expecting growth in turnover rising to 37%.
Markedly positive sentiment
In the components and equipment segment 40% of companies expect stability compared to the previous year, with 30% of companies predicting growth.
The analysis of companies in the charter and rental sector shows 57% of respondants reporting growth in turnover, 14% reporting stability and 29% reporting a contraction compared to the previous year.
The sentiment for the current nautical year is markedly positive, with 64% of respondents expecting growth in turnover, 29% expecting previous levels to be maintained and 7% expecting a possible decline.
