Boating News Net - Monthly Economic Report
 

Boat Manufacturers Economic Indicators
 

+ WHOLESALE SALES
Through the third quarter, wholesale shipments were up 13% and corresponding dollars were up 22% for NMMA's control group of manufacturers. Advance data indicates that through October, wholesale shipments of traditional powerboats were up 14% from a year ago; corresponding dollars were up 23%.

(Source: NMMA MSR)

+ RETAIL SALES
New powerboat registrations were down 7% on a rolling 12-month basis through June, compared to a year ago. Advance estimates indicate sales will be up 4.5% on a rolling twelve-month basis through October.          
(Source: NMMA New Powerboat Registrations Report, Info-Link)
 

+ TRADE
Recreational boat and marine engine export volumes were up 13% in the third quarter of 2011, while dollars were up 3% from a year ago. Corresponding import volumes were up 4%; dollars were up 0.8%.   
(Source: NMMA Export/Import Abstract)

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