Shipbuilding in Malaysia
Summary
Shipbuilding in Malaysia industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value and volume 2020-25, and forecast to 2030). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.Key Highlights
- Shipbuilding is the process of designing, constructing, and assembling ships for transportation and trade. It involves a series of stages, including planning, engineering, fabrication, and outfitting, to create a functional and seaworthy vessel. Market volume represents gross tonnage, which is determined by the molded volume of all enclosed spaces within the ship. Molded volume refers to the internal volume of the ship's hull, calculated based on the shape and dimensions of its structure, including all enclosed areas such as cargo holds, machinery spaces, and crew accommodations.
- Market production volume increased with a CAGR of 13.3% between 2020 and 2025, reaching a total of 40.5 thousand gross tonnage in 2025.
- Oil tankers had the highest volume in the Malaysian shipbuilding market in 2025, with a total of 10.2 thousand gross tonnage, equivalent to 25.2% of the market's overall volume.
- In 2025, the Malaysian shipbuilding market grew by 4.4%, driven by increased international trade. For instance, in January 2025, Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry reported that the country’s trade reached a record high by the end of 2025, with a strong upswing in electronics exports lifting total trade above MYR3 trillion ($631.6 billion) for the first time and underpinning stronger-than-expected economic growth.
Scope
- Save time carrying out entry-level research by identifying the size, growth, and leading players in the shipbuilding market in Malaysia
- Use the Five Forces analysis to determine the competitive intensity and therefore attractiveness of the shipbuilding market in Malaysia
- Leading company profiles reveal details of key shipbuilding market players’ global operations and financial performance
- Add weight to presentations and pitches by understanding the future growth prospects of the Malaysia shipbuilding market with five year forecasts by both value and volume
Reasons to Buy
- What was the size of the Malaysia shipbuilding market by value in 2025?
- What will be the size of the Malaysia shipbuilding market in 2030?
- What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Malaysia shipbuilding market?
- How has the market performed over the last five years?
- Who are the top competitiors in Malaysia's shipbuilding market?
Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Market Overview
3 Market Data
4 Market Segmentation
5 Market Outlook
6 Five Forces Analysis
7 Competitive Landscape
8 Company Profiles
9 Macroeconomic Indicators
10 Appendix
List of Tables
List of Figures
Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- Nam Cheong Ltd
- Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd
- Lumut Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd
- Labuan Shipyard and Engineering Sdn Bhd
