Shipbuilding Market Size (2024 - 2029)

The market size of the shipbuilding industry is expected to expand due to factors such as increasing seaborne trade and economic growth, rising energy consumption, the demand for eco-friendly ships and shipping services, and the introduction of robotics in shipbuilding. Despite facing challenges, key players within the market are striving for growth, with support from governmental initiatives in certain regions. Recent trends indicate a shift towards the adoption of 3D printing technologies to enhance manufacturing capacities. The East Asian region, particularly China, Japan, and South Korea, dominates the market, with a significant concentration of shipbuilding activities. Conversely, Southeast Asia leads in ship scrapping activities.

Market Size of Shipbuilding Industry

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Ship Building Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2029
Market Size (2024) USD 145.67 Billion
Market Size (2029) USD 184.5 Billion
CAGR (2024 - 2029) 4.84 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market Asia Pacific

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Shipbuilding Market Analysis

The Shipbuilding Market size is estimated at USD 145.67 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 184.5 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.84% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

Over the long term, the shipbuilding market is expected to grow over the forecast period due to increasing seaborne trade and economic growth, rising energy consumption, the demand for eco-friendly ships and shipping services, and the advent of robotics in shipbuilding.

Though the shipbuilding market is facing a tough time, the major markets are still working and trying to turn the market toward a growth direction. In Korea, the government is taking various initiatives to support the shipbuilding industry, as the companies in the nation receive a greater number of orders.

In recent years, the shipbuilding industry saw a significant trend toward the adoption of 3D printing technologies. Every industry related to manufacturing and engineering, including shipbuilding, is embracing 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing. Companies in the shipbuilding industry are working together with other market participants to embrace cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, such as 3D printing, to improve their manufacturing capacities.

Further, the East Asian region dominates shipbuilding, with China, Japan, and South Korea ranking first and second, respectively. In 2022, China received more than half of all shipbuilding orders, establishing it as a global shipbuilding powerhouse. Southeast Asia is similarly concentrated in ship destruction, with Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan accounting for nearly 90% of global ship scrapping activities.

Shipbuilding Industry Segmentation

Shipbuilding is the construction of large seagoing vessels, primarily of steel, but other materials, such as wood and composites, can also be employed.

The shipbuilding market is segmented by type, by end-user, and by geography. By type, the market is segmented into vessel, container, passenger, and other types. By end user, the market is segmented into transport companies, military, and other end users. By geography, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the rest of the World.

The report offers the market sizes and forecast in value in (USD ) for all the above segments.

Type
Vessel
Container
Passenger
Other Types
End User
Transport Companies
Military
Other End Users
Geography
North America
United States
Canada
Rest of North America
Europe
Germany
United Kingdom
France
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Rest of the World
Brazil
Mexico
United Arab Emirates
Other Countries

Shipbuilding Market Size Summary

The shipbuilding market is projected to experience significant growth in the coming years, fueled by increasing seaborne trade, economic growth, rising energy consumption, demand for eco-friendly ships and shipping services, and the introduction of robotics in shipbuilding. Despite current challenges, key players in the market are striving to stimulate growth, with government support in countries like Korea playing a crucial role. Additionally, the adoption of 3D printing technology in the shipbuilding industry is a notable trend, with companies collaborating to incorporate this cutting-edge technology and enhance their manufacturing capacities. Overall, the shipbuilding market is dominated by East Asia, particularly China, Japan, and South Korea, with China emerging as a global leader in shipbuilding. The growth of the market is further propelled by the increase in trade and naval activities between countries. Maritime transport, being the backbone of global trade, significantly influences the shipbuilding market. The increasing demand for maritime transport due to globalization and the rise in imports and exports worldwide has led to a surge in shipbuilding activities. Government initiatives, such as the introduction of contracts for navy ships in Canada, also contribute to market growth.

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Shipbuilding Market Size - Table of Contents

  1. 1. MARKET DYNAMICS

    1. 1.1 Market Drivers

      1. 1.1.1 Increasing Trade Activities Between Countries to Drive the Market

    2. 1.2 Market Restraints

      1. 1.2.1 Fluctuation in Transportation and Inventory Cost May Hamper the Growth of the Market

    3. 1.3 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis

      1. 1.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers

      2. 1.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers

      3. 1.3.3 Threat of New Entrants

      4. 1.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products

      5. 1.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

  2. 2. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in USD)

    1. 2.1 Type

      1. 2.1.1 Vessel

      2. 2.1.2 Container

      3. 2.1.3 Passenger

      4. 2.1.4 Other Types

    2. 2.2 End User

      1. 2.2.1 Transport Companies

      2. 2.2.2 Military

      3. 2.2.3 Other End Users

    3. 2.3 Geography

      1. 2.3.1 North America

        1. 2.3.1.1 United States

        2. 2.3.1.2 Canada

        3. 2.3.1.3 Rest of North America

      2. 2.3.2 Europe

        1. 2.3.2.1 Germany

        2. 2.3.2.2 United Kingdom

        3. 2.3.2.3 France

        4. 2.3.2.4 Rest of Europe

      3. 2.3.3 Asia-Pacific

        1. 2.3.3.1 China

        2. 2.3.3.2 India

        3. 2.3.3.3 Japan

        4. 2.3.3.4 South Korea

        5. 2.3.3.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific

      4. 2.3.4 Rest of the World

        1. 2.3.4.1 Brazil

        2. 2.3.4.2 Mexico

        3. 2.3.4.3 United Arab Emirates

        4. 2.3.4.4 Other Countries

Shipbuilding Market Size FAQs

The Shipbuilding Market size is expected to reach USD 145.67 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 4.84% to reach USD 184.5 billion by 2029.

In 2024, the Shipbuilding Market size is expected to reach USD 145.67 billion.

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