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Executive summary
The global yacht sales market recorded a more measured rst half of 2026, with transaction volumes moderating compared with the rst half of 2025. A total of 444 yachts were sold between January and June, representing a combined value of $4.56 billion. While overall sales activity softened, the market remained supported by resilient brokerage demand, and highervalue transactions contributed to an increase in total sales value despite fewer completed deals. Market activity continued to favor quality brokerage yachts, while the new-build segment recorded slower transaction levels. Buyers remained selective amid ongoing geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty. Elevated inventory continued to provide buyers with a broad choice of opportunities, while Europe retained its position as the leading sales region and the United States increased its share of global transactions.
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the yacht sales market during the rst half of 2026, with a primary focus on the superyacht sector, vessels 80' (24m) and above. At IYC, we continuously monitor market conditions and leverage advanced analytics to track industry trends and client behavior, providing timely insights into the factors shaping market activity and supporting informed decision-making.
The IYC Intelligence Team
JANUARY - JUNE (H1) 2026
Yachting Industry Overview In Numbers
444 YACHTS SOLD
$4.56B
TOTAL VALUE OF YACHTS SOLD -19% NEW SALES LISTINGS VOLUME IN 2026 YTD VERSUS 2025 YTD
31% MARKET SHARE OF NEW YACHT SALES IN 2026 YTD
53% OF TRANSACTIONS WERE CLOSED IN EUROPE -15% SALES VOLUME IN 2026 YTD VERSUS 2025 YTD
JANUARY - JUNE 2026
Yacht Sales OverviewWhat You Need To Know
Selective Buying Amid A More Uncertain Environment
Purchasing activity continued against a backdrop of heightened geopolitical uncertainty and a more cautious macroeconomic environment. While transaction volumes moderated, buyers continued to pursue quality opportunities, particularly where pricing aligned with market expectations. The increase in total sales value despite lower transaction volumes illustrates that demand remained concentrated in higher-value assets. Buyers appeared increasingly selective rather than absent from the market, resulting in a steadier pace of transactions while maintaining healthy activity across the brokerage segment.
Brokerage Provides Stability As New-Build Activity Eases
The moderation in market activity was concentrated primarily within the newbuild sector, while brokerage transactions continued to underpin overall market performance. New-build sales represented 31% of all transactions, compared with 35% in H1 2025, accounting for much of the decline in overall sales volumes. At the same time, brokerage values increased by 13% year-onyear, demonstrating continued activity across the pre-owned market. Inventory remained elevated, providing buyers with a broad selection of opportunities while reinforcing competitive conditions for sellers.
Larger Yachts And The U.S. Market Remain Strong
Market composition remained broadly stable, although larger yachts modestly increased their share of completed transactions. Sales of yachts 50 meters and above increased from 9% to 11% of total transactions, while the average yacht sold increased from 33.7 meters to 34.4 meters. At the same time, the United States accounted for 32% of global sales, increasing its share by 5 percentage points compared with H1 2025. These trends highlight continued resilience at the upper end of the market, where well-priced yachts continued to generate healthy transaction activity despite softer overall conditions.
Global yacht sales moderated during the first half of 2026, with 444 yachts sold, representing a 15% decline 2025. The slowdown was driven primarily by lower new-build activity, while the brokerage market remained comparatively Despite fewer completed transactions, the total value of yachts sold increased to $4.56 billion, supported by brokerage sales value and a 55% increase in new-build sales value. Overall, the market has stabilized at a more activity, following several years of healthy market activity after the exceptionally strong post-pandemic period.
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