2020 U.S. Boating Statistical Abstract: Boat and engine exports and imports now available

Boat and Engine Export Import © Sarah Salvatori

The Boat and Engine Exports and Imports section of NMMA's 2020 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract is now available on NMMA.org. This report examines 24 years of historical data on the different categories of recreational boats and marine engines imported to and exported from the U.S. each year.

Key insights from the report include:

• U.S. exports of recreational boats regressed to 1999 levels with 65,162 boats shipped internationally in 2020, reflecting a 23.4% decrease in the total number of boats shipped to three top trading partners, Canada, the European Union and Mexico.
• The value of U.S. exports of recreational boats and marine engines totaled $1.7 billion in 2020, down 19.1% compared to 2019.

To read more please go to the original article.