Shipbuilding in Asia-Pacific
Summary
Shipbuilding in Asia-Pacific industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 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 5.7% between 2020 and 2025, reaching a total of 73.66 million gross tonnage in 2025.
- Bulk Carriers had the highest volume in the Asia-Pacific shipbuilding market in 2025, with a total of 35.66 million gross tonnage, equivalent to 48.4% of the market's overall volume.
- In 2025, the Asia-Pacific shipbuilding market experienced an annual growth of 5.2%, driven by increased international trade. According to the International Trade Administration, bilateral US-Japan trade in goods and services totaled $317.0 billion in 2024. Both exports and imports rose in 2023.
Scope
- Save time carrying out entry-level research by identifying the size, growth, major segments, and leading players in the shipbuilding market in Asia-Pacific
- Use the Five Forces analysis to determine the competitive intensity and therefore attractiveness of the shipbuilding market in Asia-Pacific
- 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 Asia-Pacific shipbuilding market with five year forecasts
Reasons to Buy
- What was the size of the Asia-Pacific shipbuilding market by value in 2025?
- What will be the size of the Asia-Pacific shipbuilding market in 2030?
- What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Asia-Pacific shipbuilding market?
- How has the market performed over the last five years?
- What are the main segments that make up Asia-Pacific'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:
- HD Hyundai Co Ltd
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd
- Hanwha Ocean Co Ltd
- China State Shipbuilding Corp Ltd
