Shipbuilding in the United Kingdom
Summary
Shipbuilding in the United Kingdom 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 volumes increased with a CAGR of 61.0% between 2020 and 2025, reaching a total of 7.7 thousand gross tonnage in 2025.
- Container ships had the highest volume in the UK shipbuilding market in 2025, with a total of 3.3 thousand gross tonnage, equivalent to 43.3% of the market's overall volume.
- The UK captured a share of 0.5% in the European shipbuilding market in 2025.
Scope
- Save time carrying out entry-level research by identifying the size, growth, major segments, and leading players in the shipbuilding market in the United Kingdom
- Use the Five Forces analysis to determine the competitive intensity and therefore attractiveness of the shipbuilding market in the United Kingdom
- 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 United Kingdom shipbuilding market with five year forecasts by both value and volume
Reasons to Buy
- What was the size of the United Kingdom shipbuilding market by value in 2025?
- What will be the size of the United Kingdom shipbuilding market in 2030?
- What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the United Kingdom shipbuilding market?
- How has the market performed over the last five years?
- Who are the top competitiors in the United Kingdom'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:
- A&P Group Ltd
- Navantia UK Ltd
- Damen Shipyards Group
