The French pleasure boating market exceeds €1.5 billion. The global market is estimated at $26.7 billion, and is expected to reach $33.8 billion by 2027, with an average annual growth rate of 3.02%. Technological advances, a growing affluent population and economic growth are driving this expansion. France is the world laeser of the pleasure boat market. Bénéteau dominates with nearly 70% of sales in the sector. Pleasure boating is becoming more democratic, as evidenced by the increase in the number of driving licenses and the rise of digital rental platforms. The French nautical services sector is estimated at over 5.09 billion euros by the French Nautical Industries Federation Trends in the French yachting market Demand for pleasure boats comes largely from the highest income brackets, retirees and affluent households. A large proportion of owners are men over 35, who tend to inherit family boating practices and activities. Retirees and leasing companies account for over 30% of new b
