A marker for the restart of boating
In his introduction to the traditional presentation of the figures for the nautical sector, the president of the Fédération des Industries Nautiques (FIN), Yves Lyon-Caen, concedes: "... the nautical industry is a very important sector of the economy Looking back today on the activity of the year 2019, after the months traversed in 2020, may seem outdated. "However, the exercise seems to him to be useful for the future of the sector. "2019 is and will remain a landmark for returning to the path of growth after the period we are going through," he says.
Boating growth in line with 2018
5.34 million in 2019. 5.34 million in 2019. Its +5% growth is identical to that of 2018. Industrial activity in the construction of boats and equipment for yachting is the driving force, posting growth of +7.3%, with services increasing more modestly at +3.8%.
The number of employees increased by 2%. The nautical sector employed 44,000 people in 2019.
Exports continue to play an essential role. With an international sales rate slightly above 76%, the nautical sector ranked 2nd after aeronautics for its share of exports.
More new boats sold
After a decline in 2018, new yacht sales in France increased again in 2019. It focuses on 35 to 50-foot sailing boats and 8 to 15-metre motor boats. Yves Lyon-Caen nevertheless underlines the fragility of this trend of +2.6%, leading to fears of a drop in 2020.
Democratisation of yachting through the second-hand market
The growth of the second-hand boat market, of +3%, pleases the managers of the FIN. " It has a role in the democratisation of yachting. More than 30,000 buyers each year come from intermediate socio-professional categories, well beyond the quays of honour of the Mediterranean summer resorts that are shown "Yves Lyon-Caen concludes positively.
