ENGINE MANUFACTURERS

This study examines the distribution of market share among engine manufacturers for superyachts delivered between 2000 and 2023, identifying the top five manufacturers and analysing their market share dynamics over time. The research highlights significant trends and shifts in the industry, with a particular focus on the rise of MAN and the sustained dominance of MTU and Caterpillar.

In the evolving landscape of the superyacht industry, engine manufacturers play a pivotal role in determining the performance, efficiency and environmental impact of these luxurious vessels. This study aims to uncover the market share distribution among these manufacturers, identifying key players and trends over a 23-year period.

The analysis was conducted on a sample of 4,111 delivered vessels (96.7 per cent of the market), focusing exclusively on those powered by a single engine manufacturer to maintain clarity in market share attribution. The study calculates the total number of vessels supplied by each manufacturer, and uses this data to determine their respective market shares.

Our findings reveal a market primarily dominated by two manufacturers: MTU (54 per cent) and Caterpillar (30 per cent), with MAN (7 per cent), Cummins (3 per cent) and Volvo (1.4 per cent) completing the top five. Together, these manufacturers account for 95.4 per cent of the market, leaving a minimal share to others. Notably, MAN has shown remarkable growth, particularly from

The market is primarily dominated by two manufacturers: MTU (54 per cent) and Caterpillar (30 per cent).