Yacht Data

LIME is at the forefront of tracking global yacht data and providing insights unavailable from other brokerages. When you sell or buy a yacht, surround yourself with the expertise you deserve.

The global yacht market grew from USD 9.06 billion in 2024 to approximately USD 9.41 billion in 2025, indicating a CAGR of around 3.8% in the recent historical period.

Data-driven projections indicate the global market will reach USD 10.14 billion in 2025 and grow to USD 17.33 billion by 2032—a robust 8.0% CAGR. For yacht charter data, scroll down. 

Our clients benefit from the best yacht sales data.  The global yacht market has experienced notable fluctuations in recent years. In 2023, sales of superyachts—vessels over 100 feet—declined by 17%, with only 203 units sold compared to 245 in 2022 and a peak of 313 in 2021.

This downturn is attributed to factors such as a historic buying period during the COVID era and sanctions on Russian oligarchs. Despite these challenges, the market remains above pre-pandemic levels, with American buyers increasingly filling the void left by other regions. 

At LIME, we provide comprehensive data on the global yacht charter market, tracking key regions and trends. In 2024, Europe accounted for 35.5% of the global yacht charter market share, while the U.S. represented 18.3% of the global yacht charter market share.

Our data is used by charter yacht owners to make informed decisions about scheduling to maximize revenue. The Mediterranean remains a premier destination for luxury charters. Ask us which market generates USD 466.9 million annually, and why your charter yacht should be there.

 

Our yacht valuations are anchored by proprietary data that no other brokerage tracks. We analyze sales by builder, region, length, year, and gross tonnage, while tracking refits, days on market, price reductions, and movement across the fleet.

This level of expertise and precision identifies opportunity, defends pricing, and provides clients with clear, defensible valuations, ensuring the best price, smarter decisions, stronger negotiations, and maximum value in every transaction.

The global yacht market is evolving rapidly, with Asia-Pacific emerging as the fastest-growing region. Italy continues to lead production, supplying 50% of global superyacht orders.

The 20–50m motor superyacht segment remains the market’s sweet spot, yet new dynamics are reshaping demand: rising interest in hybrid propulsion and fractional ownership models.

Together, these trends signal fresh opportunities for innovation, sustainability, and value creation.

Our client activity and charter tracking reaffirms Europe’s dominance in the global yachting landscape for the summer of 2025, with the French Riviera, Amalfi Coast, Sardinia, Balearic Islands, and the Aegean/Adriatic drawing the world’s wealthiest travelers. 

These iconic destinations, frequented by celebrities and billionaires aboard leading superyachts, underscore the region’s enduring appeal and sustained charter demand—reinforcing Europe’s position as the heart of global yachting activity.

In 2024, the global yacht market reached USD 9.06 billion and grew to USD 9.41 billion in 2025, reflecting a 3.8% CAGR in the recent period. The yacht charter sector was valued at USD 8.35 billion in 2024, with a projected 5.2% CAGR through 2030.

These figures underscore sustained growth in ownership and rising charter demand—reinforcing yachting’s enduring appeal as the ultimate expression of luxury, privacy, and freedom.

Our analysis goes far beyond what any brokerage can provide. At LIME, data is not just information—it is intelligence. Our mining and interpretation of yacht market data reflects decades of expertise in sales, charter, new construction, and long-term support.

The luxury yacht market is entering a period of dynamic growth. In sales, the market is projected to rise from USD 10.2 billion in 2025 to USD 22.5 billion by 2034, a strong 9.1% CAGR.

Meanwhile, the charter market is forecast to expand from USD 21 billion in 2025 to USD 34 billion by 2035, growing at 5% CAGR. When it comes to the best yacht brokers, you can count on LIME.