2026 Ranking of Yacht, Megayacht, and Superyacht Manufacturers
Unsurprisingly, Azimut-Benetti remains at the top of the global market, a position it has held for 26 consecutive years.
This ranking, published by BOAT INTERNATIONAL magazine, is based on the linear feet of boats in production (as of August 31, 2025), but only for yachts of 24 meters or 78 feet and over.
The ranking is useful for tracking the performance of major shipyards, but there is one notable absence.
The Ferretti Group is not included in the ranking because it does not provide the magazine with access to its sales and/or order figures.
In previous years, when it was included, it consistently ranked second, closely following the Azimut-Benetti Group. The international ranking established by Boat International has been compiled since 1992. The magazine tracks global megayacht production using data from 190 shipyards operating on five continents.
Here is the ranking:
It’s interesting to see the progress of some shipyards like Sunreef, but surprisingly, Princess has dropped nearly nine places.
It’s important to remember that only yachts over 78 feet count towards the ranking.
So, if a manufacturer dominates, for example, the 50-75 foot segment, this won’t guarantee them a place in the ranking.
Therefore, this ranking is more of an indicator than a definitive guide before purchase. Indeed, not all European manufacturers are venturing into megayacht production.
Consistently, a yacht can be considered a megayacht starting at 75 feet, but some use this term when the owner’s suite is located on the main deck. In that case, it’s referred to as 90 feet and above. This ranking is therefore only an indication of the prosperity of certain manufacturers who are truly focused on producing large yachts.
For example, the Azimut Benetti Group dominates the ranking with 163 yachts under construction, but of course, with Azimut-Benetti specializing in large yachts—Azimut’s range is from 26m to 44m, and Benetti’s from 34m to over 107m—this significantly impacts the ranking.
There are also great commercial successes in this industry for smaller yachts. For instance, a 62-foot hull produced in over 100 units represents a major success for a manufacturer, yet it won’t be on this list. Sometimes, a manufacturer produces over 200 hulls of the same model.
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This graph shows the number of construction projects for yachts over 100 meters (over 328 feet) since 2018.
We are talking about prices ranging from $200 to $500 million, taking into account decorative elements that can greatly influence the final price. Some also require highly innovative propulsion systems.
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