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14.1 billion dollars.
Florida's marine industry represents a total economic output of seven billion dollars more than the citrus industry.
Over 180,000 jobs.
The employment impact of recreational boating adds up to more purchasing dollars and savings dollars keeping the Florida economy robust.
26.0% annual growth rate.
Florida's marine industry has an outstanding average growth rate of 26.0% annually over the last 20 years.
Total Output Florida 1999/2000
| Sector |
Total Output |
| Manufacturing....... |
$2,265,870,000 |
| Wholesale Trade... |
$2,407,000,000 |
| Retail Trade.......... |
$5,241,670,000 |
| Dockage............... |
$1,699,746,000 |
| Marine Services.... |
$2,549,740,000 |
| Total.................... |
$14,164,026,000 |
*Based on 8.1 billion direct output and indirect output of 6.1 billion
Employment Impact of Recreational Boating
| Sector |
Total Jobs |
| Manufacturing............. |
80,800 |
| Marinas & Boatyards... |
24,300 |
| Marine Trade.............. |
72,500 |
| Marine Services.......... |
1,450 |
| Total.......................... |
181,050 |
Gross Marine Retail Sales 1996-2000
| Fiscal Year |
Gross Receipts |
| 1995/96 ................. |
2,993,554,000 |
| 1996/97 ................. |
3,434,821,000 |
| 1997/98 ................. |
4,024,659,000 |
| 1998/99 ................. |
4,417,948,000 |
| 1999/00 ................. |
4,905,062,000 |
| % Change 96-00 .............. |
64% |
| % Annual Change 96-00 ... |
13% |
Footnote: The Marine Industries Association of Florida engaged Thomas J. Murray, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Gloucester Point, Virginia to prepare an economic analysis of the recreational marine industry in Florida in order to create a consolidated source of information to be utilized as a platform for advocacy in the financial and legislative areas.
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Florida's marine industry represents a total economic output of over $14.1 billion.
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Florida's recreational boating industry economic impact is twice as great as the citrus industry.
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Florida's marine industry represents related employment estimated at over 180,000 jobs.
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Year-round enjoyment of our lakes, bays and waterways makes Florida one of the most exciting and vibrant states in the country. This unique environment is home to a 14.1 billion dollar marine industry that includes marinas, boatyards and builders, yacht and charter brokers and marine services of unlimited variety. Over 1900 of these marine businesses are members of the Marine Industries Association of Florida.
As a not-for-profit marine trade association, the Marine Industries Association of Florida is dedicated to the enhancement of family recreational boating and access to the waterways in Florida. For up-to-date information on every aspect of boating in Florida, including boat sales and service, financing, special events, fishing, sailing, diving and much more: Call our Marine Information Hotline 1-305-668-3611.
Post Office Box 430746, Miami, Florida 33243-0746
Voicecom: 305-668-3611 Faxcom: 305-669-2131
e-mail: miaflorida@worldnet.att.net
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