The Netherlands is at the Forefront of Building Long Superyachts. In 2024, Dutch Shipyards Built Seven Examples of More Than 80 Meters, More Than Any Other Country. But accordance to ABN AMRO, The Golden Years May be over.
A yacht from 24 meters is called a superyacht. Italy is the Largest Producer of the Smaller Superyachts, but the Netherlands Built the Most Large Yachts Last Year.
The Netherlands Distinguishes Itself Through Specialization. Almost 70 percent of the ships are full designed and build accordance to the wishes of the client.
Yet ABN Amro Warns in a new analysis that the golden years may be over. Worldwide, The Sale of Superyachts is Decreasing. The War in Ukraine and the Sanctions Against Russia, an Important Market for the Large Ships, Are Depressing Demand.
It is striking that the clientele is shifting: More and more American Tech Magnates are reporting to buy a ship. Their Ships are Becoming Larger, Stronger and Suitable for Extreme Conditions.
The American Import Duties Seem to Hardly Hurt The Sector. Smart Flag Registration Makes It Possible to Register the Ships Under Another Country. As a result, 24 percent of the yachts longer than 40 meters can remain in american hands without extra costs.