METSTRADE 2025: €54 Billion Economic Impact in the Superyacht and Marine Equipment Industry
New research unveiled at METSTRADE 2025 has highlighted the global economic impact of the superyacht and marine equipment industry. Based on 2022 data, the direct and indirect activities of the global superyacht fleet generate an economic contribution valued at €54 billion. This scale positions the sector not only around luxury yachts, but as a broad ecosystem encompassing shipyards, marina infrastructure, and maintenance and refit operations.
The Superyacht Economy and Its Global Scale
There are approximately 6,000 active superyachts worldwide, each contributing an average of €9 million per year to the global economy.
The research reveals that the superyacht fleet creates both direct and indirect revenue through shipyards, marinas, and extensive supply chains.
Officials from the Superyacht Life Foundation emphasized that the refit and maintenance market plays a critical role in the sector’s ongoing growth.
Refitting and Shipyards
The refit market is expanding rapidly, driven by superyacht owners’ increasing demand for modernization.
Shipyards and marina regions benefit from this demand through job creation and increased revenue.
Experts note that sustainable refit solutions and energy-efficient systems are essential for the industry’s long-term growth.
Sustainability and Technological Trends
The IMO’s Net Zero targets and carbon reduction measures are accelerating innovation across the sector.
Hybrid and electric yacht systems, energy-efficient propulsion technologies, and the use of green materials are becoming central to both production and maintenance standards.
The research highlights that certified manufacturing and high safety standards play a decisive role in clients’ investment decisions.
The Future of the Industry and Strategic Implications
The findings demonstrate that the superyacht and marine equipment industry is not merely a luxury segment, but a powerful industrial force with a significant impact on the global economy.
Refitting, shipyard infrastructure, and certified production will remain key drivers of sustainable growth.
In the coming years, sustainable manufacturing practices and technological innovation are expected to shape growth trajectories and investment opportunities across the sector.
