Marine Economy Articles

A groundbreaking 2022 study, conducted by Deloitte and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, reveals the significant economic impact of the superyacht sector. This industry has been marked as one of the key players in the worldwide maritime ecosystem, generating a whopping €54 billion in total economic output.

This influential study supports the new Builders Advocacy Campaign by the Superyacht Builders Association, designed to underscore the vital role that yacht builders play in supporting the economic vitality of global coastal regions. The industry translates into €22 billion in direct expenditure, generating an additional €32 billion in indirect economic activity, thereby highlighting the sector’s significant butterfly effect across the broader economy.