US boat building production forecast shows slight dip

Published On: August 20, 2019Categories: Industry News

In the latest Forecast on U.S. Boat Building Production from ITR Economics, growth in boat building production is expected to decline slightly throughout 2020 and rebound strongly in 2021.

According to ITR’s forecast, at its lowest (summer 2020), production is expected to be on par with levels seen in spring 2019. The strong rebound in 2021 is expected to continue through mid-2022, as far as the forecast goes.

Recommendations for managing growth in this business climate include:

•Stay on top of aging receivables

•Keep an eye on dealer inventories

•Ensure adequate capital

•Hone competitive advantages

•Improve process efficiencies

•Plan ahead for business cycle rise in the second half of 2020