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China Yacht Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033

The yacht market in China is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 613.6 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 6.7% is expected of China yacht market from 2026 to 2033.

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Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$365.0
Estimate, 2026 (US$M)
$388.9
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$613.6
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
6.7%
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China yacht market highlights

  • The China yacht market generated a revenue of USD 365.0 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 613.6 million by 2033.
  • The China market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2026 to 2033.
  • In terms of segment, super yacht was the largest revenue generating type in 2025.
  • Sport Yacht is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Yacht market data book summary

Market revenue in 2025USD 365.0 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 613.6 million
Growth rate6.7% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segmentSuper yacht
Fastest growing segmentSport Yacht
Historical data2021 - 2024
Base year2025
Forecast period2026 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSuper Yacht, Flybridge Yacht, Sport Yacht, Long Range Yacht
Key market players worldwideAzimut Holding SPA, Sanlorenzo SpA Ordinary Shares, Viking Therapeutics Inc, Damen Shipyards, Heesen Yachts, Sunseeker International, Princess Yachts International, Ferretti Group, Alexander Marine


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, China accounted for 3.5% of the yacht market in 2025.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • In Asia Pacific, China yacht market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 331.8 million by 2033.

China's growing affluence and rising living standards have fueled the demand for luxurious yachts. The China Transport Association's Cruise Yacht Branch has estimated significant growth in the overall number of yachts in China.

Between 2020 and 2025, the total number of yachts is estimated to soar from 38,100 to an impressive 163,510. The surge in yacht ownership in China aligns with the country's significant economic progress and the emergence of a wealthy elite.

According to the Hurun Global Rich List 2021, China has overtaken the U.S. as the leading country in terms of the billionaire population. At the beginning of 2021, China boasted 1,058 billionaires, with their wealth denominated in U.S. dollars.

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Publish Date: Aug 22, 2024

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Yacht Market Companies

NameProfile# EmployeesHQWebsite
Viking Therapeutics IncView profile 289920 Pacific Heights Boulevard, Suite 350, San Diego, CA, United States, 92121www.vikingtherapeutics.com
Azimut Holding SPAView profile 1,657Via Cusani 4, Milan, Italy, 20121www.azimut.it
Sanlorenzo SpA Ordinary SharesView profile 1,211Via Armezzone, 3, Cantieri Navali di Ameglia, Ameglia, Italy, 19031www.sanlorenzoyacht.com
Ferretti GroupView profile 5001-10000Forlì, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europewww.ferrettigroup.com
Damen ShipyardsView profile 1001-5000Gorinchem, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands, Europewww.damen.com
Heesen YachtsView profile 101-250Oss, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands, Europewww.heesenyachts.com
Sunseeker InternationalView profile 1001-5000Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom, Europewww.sunseeker.com
Princess Yachts InternationalView profile 1001-5000Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom, Europewww.princessyachts.com
Alexander MarineView profile 501-1000Kaohsiung, T'ai-wan, Taiwan, Asiaoceanalexander.com/

China Yacht Market Outlook

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Super Yacht was the largest segment with a revenue share of 31.21% in 2025.

Horizon Databook has segmented the China yacht market based on super yacht, flybridge yacht, sport yacht, long range yacht covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.




China's growing affluence and rising living standards have fueled the demand for luxurious yachts. The China Transport Association's Cruise Yacht Branch has estimated significant growth in the overall number of yachts in China.

Between 2020 and 2025, the total number of yachts is estimated to soar from 38,100 to an impressive 163,510. The surge in yacht ownership in China aligns with the country's significant economic progress and the emergence of a wealthy elite.

According to the Hurun Global Rich List 2021, China has overtaken the U.S. as the leading country in terms of the billionaire population. At the beginning of 2021, China boasted 1,058 billionaires, with their wealth denominated in U.S. dollars.

  • China Yacht Market Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
    • Super Yacht
    • Flybridge Yacht
    • Sport Yacht
    • Long Range Yacht
    • Others
  • China Yacht Market Length Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
    • Upto 20 m
    • 20 to 50 m
    • Above 50 m
  • China Yacht Market Propulsion Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
    • Motor Yacht
    • Sailing Yacht

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