The Balearic Nautical Association, AENIB, has published its annual figures pertaining the health and growth of the Balearic marine industry.
During the first ten months of 2023, 597 pleasure boats destined for nautical charter have been registered in the Balearic Islands, a figure in line with the 598 recorded for the same period in 2022.
AENIB have consistently seen registrations for recreational boats decrease by a marginal 1.7% year on year, but it seems those destined for charter remain steady. According to the ANEN, and data provided by the General Directorate of the Merchant Navy, nautical charters account for 58.4% of the total registrations for recreational boats in the Balearic Islands. So far, three out of every ten pleasure boats for rent registered in Spain have been registered in the Balearic Islands, which is the leading province in market share.
“The nautical market is reducing its sales, a behaviour observed internationally. However, the behaviour of the rental market in our country reflects that boating continues to be incorporated into seasonal leisure plans. The trend that we have been observing throughout 2023 continues, which suggests an end to the year with very high figures. Similar to those of 2022,” assures Jordi Carrasco, General Director of ANEN.
