Boat Building Industry - Market Size, Trends, and Growth - 2025-2030
Industry Overview
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in building boats. Boats are defined as watercraft not built in shipyards and typically of the type suitable or intended for personal use. Included in this industry are establishments that manufacture heavy-duty inflatable rubber or inflatable plastic boats (RIBs). Illustrative Examples: Dinghy (except inflatable rubber) manufacturing Inflatable plastic boats, heavy-duty, manufacturing Inflatable rubber boats, heavy-duty, manufacturing Motorboats, inboard or outboard, building Rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) manufacturing Rowboats manufacturing Sailboat building, not done in shipyards Yacht building, not done in shipyards
Source: U.S. Census BureauMarket Size and Industry Forecast
This research report analyzes the market size and trends in the Boat Building industry. It shows overall market size from 2020 to the present, and predicts industry growth through 2030. Revenues data include both public and private companies.
| Historical | Forecasted |
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
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| Market Size (Total Revenue) | Included in Report |
| % Growth Rate |
| Number of Companies |
| Total Employees |
| Average Revenue per Company |
| Average Employees per Company |
Source: U.S. government financial dataIndustry Revenue ($ Billions)
Industry Forecast ($ Billions)
Advanced econometric models forecast five years of industry growth based on short- and long-term trend analysis. Market size includes revenue generated from all products and services sold within the industry.
Geographic Breakdown by U.S. State
Market size by state reveals local opportunity through the number of companies located in the region. Each state's growth rate is affected by regional economic conditions. Data by state can be used to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable locations for Boat Building companies in the United States.
Boat Building Revenue by State
Distribution by Company Size
| Company Size | All Industries | Boat Building |
|---|
| Small Business (< 5 Employees) | Included |
| Small Business (5 - 20) |
| Midsized Business (20 - 100) |
| Large Business (100 - 500) |
| Enterprise (> 500) |
Boat Building Industry Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)
Financial statement analysis determines averages for the following industry forces:
- Cost of goods sold
- Compensation of officers
- Salaries and wages
- Employee benefit programs
- Rent paid
- Advertising and marketing budgets
The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" company (both public and private companies are included).
| Industry Average | Percent of Sales |
|---|
| Total Revenue | Included |
| Operating Revenue |
| Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) |
| Gross Profit |
| Operating Expenses |
| Operating Income |
| Non-Operating Income |
| Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) |
| Interest Expense |
| Earnings Before Taxes |
| Income Tax |
| Net Profit |
Average Income Statement
Cost of Goods Sold
Salaries, Wages, and Benefits
Rent
Advertising
Depreciation and Amortization
Officer Compensation
Net Income
Financial Ratio Analysis
Financial ratios allow a company's performance to be compared against that of its peers.
| Financial Ratio | Industry Average |
|---|
| Profitability Ratios | Included |
| Profit Margin |
| ROE |
| ROA |
| Liquidity Ratios |
| Current Ratio |
| Quick Ratio |
| Activity Ratios |
| Average Collection Period |
| Asset Turnover Ratio |
| Receivables Turnover Ratio |
| Inventory Conversion Ratio |
Products and Services Mix
Product lines and services in the Boat Building industry accounting for the largest revenue sources.
| Product Description | Description | Revenue
($ Millions) |
|---|
Boat building | Included |
Motorboats, outboard, including commercial and military |
Motorboats, outboard, wood/metal, incl. commercial/military |
Motorboats, outboard, runabouts, wood or metal |
Motorboats, outboard, utility, wood or metal |
Motorboats, outboard, pontoon, wood or metal |
Motorboats, outboard, bass, wood or metal |
Motorboats, outboard, fish and ski, wood or metal |
Motorboats, outboard, other fishing type, wood or metal |
Motorboats, outboard, other types, wood or metal |
Salary information for employees working in the Boat Building industry.
| Title | Percent of Workforce | Bottom Quartile | Average (Median) Salary | Upper Quartile |
|---|
| Management Occupations | 4% | Included |
| Chief Executives | 0% |
| General and Operations Managers | 1% |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 11% |
| Engineers | 8% |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 7% |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 15% |
| Construction Trades Workers | 13% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 7% |
| Production Occupations | 46% |
| Assemblers and Fabricators | 16% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 12% |
| Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators | 6% |
| Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other, Including Team Assemblers | 6% |
| Metal Workers and Plastic Workers | 16% |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers | 10% |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | 9% |
| Other Production Occupations | 7% |
Government Contracts
The federal government spent an annual total of
$228,290,942 on the boat building industry. It has awarded 876 contracts to 204 companies, with an average value of $1,119,073 per company.
Top Companies in Boat Building and Adjacent Industries
| Company | Address | Revenue
($ Millions) |
|---|
Included |
