As explored in Fraser’s new Global Superyacht Market publication (available for free via fraseryachts.com), sales of brand-new yachts in 2025 showed signs of renewed momentum according to Fraser CEO Anders Kurtén in his latest Column for Yacht Style.

“While overall volumes remain below the highs of 2021 and 2022, they are recovering slightly year-on-year. Demand continues to be supported by long-term interest in custom and semi-custom projects,” Kurtén wrote.

“Activity continues to be concentrated in the 30-50m size segment, where semi-custom production offers shorter lead times and more predictable pricing.”

Kurtén stated that an increase in sales above 80m highlights sustained demand at the very top end, where experienced owners continue to commission highly customised projects. Together these trends suggest a more measured new-build market, driven by long-term planning, technical innovation and increasingly individual owner requirements.

“Looking ahead, the global order book shows sustained activity, reflecting a continued focus on larger, more complex projects,” he wrote.

“Although the number of yachts in build is slightly lower than in the previous two years, the average build length has risen, highlighting the continued shift toward greater scale and technical sophistication.”

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Note: The original article appears in Yacht Style Issue 89