Marine equipment manufacturers and suppliers

Verified US ocean import records

228 marine equipment manufacturers and suppliers on US ocean import records, across 40 countries, with 451 shipments between them. Find a marine equipment supplier by what it actually shipped.

Latest shipment: Aug 19, 2026Updated Aug 30, 2026Source: US ocean import recordsMethodologylatest shipment shown

This page shows where the 228 marine equipment manufacturers and suppliers on the records are, what sub-industries they split into, and which shipped most in the analysed window — evidence of activity, not a ranking of quality. Use it to shortlist, then verify with the supplier.

Key facts

As of the Aug 30, 2026 data update. Definitions on the methodology page.

228Suppliers in this industryShippers classified as marine equipment from their customs descriptions.
451US ocean import shipmentsBills of lading from those suppliers in the analysed window.
40CountriesSupplier countries as filed.
207Sub-industriesFree-text classes from the descriptions; the chart shows the head of the list.

What the data shows

  • 228 marine equipment manufacturers and exporters appear on the records, with 451 US ocean import shipments between them.
  • China and Germany account for the two largest groups: 32 (14%) and 30 (13%) of 228 suppliers across 40 countries.
  • The largest sub-industry by supplier count is inflatable boats (4 suppliers, 2%); 207 sub-industries are classified in total.
  • The most active supplier in the analysed window, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, shipped 22 times to 4 US buyers.
  • The latest shipment in this industry’s dataset arrived on Aug 19, 2026.

Suppliers by country

What the data shows: China and Germany account for the two largest groups: 32 (14%) and 30 (13%) of 228 suppliers across 40 countries. Recency and buyer overlap should be weighed alongside the count.

  • China32
  • Germany30
  • Italy25
  • Netherlands21
  • Belgium18
  • United Kingdom14
  • South Korea9
  • Norway8
  • Taiwan8
  • Denmark4
  • Japan4
  • Portugal4

Supplier counts, not shipments; top 12 of 40 countries.

Suppliers by product and sub-industry

What the data shows: inflatable boats and ship spare parts account for the two largest groups: 4 (2%) and 4 (2%) of 228 suppliers across 207 sub-industries.

  • inflatable boats4
  • ship spare parts4
  • ship spares in transit4
  • outboard motors3
  • dredging equipment2
  • fishing nets and twines2
  • marine satellite antenna systems2
  • motor yachts2
  • ship spares and hand tools2
  • ship spares and hand tools for cruise vessels2
  • ship spares and marine systems2
  • ship spares, engine parts2

As classified from each supplier's customs descriptions; top 12 of 207.

Most active marine equipment suppliers by US ocean shipments

The overseas factories and exporters with the most shipments in the analysed window. Activity, not a ranking of quality.

US distributors and importers in this industry

US-based distributors, component suppliers and manufacturers’ sales arms that import marine equipment — a domestic counterparty, with no import of your own. Full directory: US Distributors & Suppliers.

Top 20 US-based companies by shipments
CompanyShipmentsSuppliers
Beneteau Group America IncDistributor · motor boats and yachts162
Z Marine North America LlcManufacturer's US sales arm · boats and boat accessories121
Zf Marine LlcComponent & materials supplier · marine gearboxes and propulsion parts72
Donovan Marine IncDistributor · marine hardware and boat accessories53
The Taylor Made GroupComponent & materials supplier · boat glass, canvas and marine hardware53
Accelleron Us IncComponent & materials supplier · marine turbocharger service and parts44
Evac North America IncComponent & materials supplier · vacuum sanitary and wastewater treatment systems43
Sierra InternationalDistributor · marine/engine aftermarket parts, hose and fuel pumps44
Spx Aids To Navigation LlcManufacturer's US sales arm · solar marine and aviation navigation lights42
Survitec GroupManufacturer's US sales arm · inflatable liferafts and marine survival gear43
Wilhelmsen Ships SupplyDistributor · ship chandlery, gases, refrigerants44
Global Marine Finance LlcDistributor · Axopar powerboats31
Inchcape Puerto RicoDistributor · Suzuki outboard motors31
Ningbo United Kingport Auto TradeDistributor · BRP personal watercraft and ATVs31
Teledyne Flir Maritime Us IncManufacturer's US sales arm · marine radar, thermal and navigation electronics32
Wilhelmsen Ships Service Inc LaxDistributor · marine chemicals and ship supplies31
World Chandlering InternationalDistributor · ship chandlery: ropes, slings, deck gear32
Zim SailingDistributor · dinghies, masts, spars, sailing hardware33
Ambassador Marine IncDistributor · marine sinks, faucets, showers22
Dantrawl IncDistributor · fishing nets, trawl gear and rope21

How to evaluate a marine equipment supplier

What to compare in the evidence before you shortlist.

  • Product descriptions and HS codes against what you need to buy — they describe what moved, not the company’s full range.
  • Recency: the latest shipment date, and whether shipments recur or were a one-off.
  • Buyer relationships: how many US buyers, and whether any repeat.
  • Origin and loading ports, for lead time and routing.
  • Shipment consistency across the analysed window.
What customs data cannot confirmCustoms activity does not verify product quality, certifications, production capacity, minimum order quantities, pricing, lead times, or willingness to take on a new buyer.

Methodology and limitations

Counts are suppliers named as shipper on US ocean import records, after forwarders and consolidators are removed; shipments are bills of lading in the analysed window; the industry is classified from each supplier’s own descriptions. Air, road and rail freight are not included. Full definitions, update cadence and limitations: methodology.

Frequently asked questions

How many marine equipment manufacturers are in Mati’s dataset?

228 marine equipment manufacturers and exporters, across 40 countries, with 451 US ocean import shipments between them, as of the Aug 30, 2026 data update.

Which countries have the most visible marine equipment suppliers?

By supplier count: China (32), Germany (30), Italy (25). The full split is in the ‘Suppliers by country’ table above.

What products do these suppliers ship?

The largest sub-industries by supplier count are inflatable boats, ship spare parts, ship spares in transit. Each profile lists the verbatim product descriptions from its filings.

How does Mati verify that a supplier is active?

A supplier is listed because its name appears as the shipper on at least one US ocean import record. ‘Active’ means the latest shipment date shown on its profile; the analysed window and the data update date are stated on every page. Activity is evidence that goods moved — it is not a certification, a quality check, or a statement of capacity.

Does shipment activity prove product quality?

No. Shipment counts, buyers and recency show trade activity only. They do not verify product quality, certifications, production capacity, minimum order quantities, pricing, lead times, or whether a company will take on a new buyer. Use the evidence to shortlist, then verify directly.

Can I find US distributors instead of importing?

Yes — 20 US-based distributors, component suppliers and sales arms import in this industry; the most active are listed on this page, and the full directory is at /us-distributors-suppliers.