The docks construction market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• Over the past few years, the market size for dock construction has significantly expanded. The market is projected to increase from $15.68 billion in 2024 to $16.48 billion in 2025, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. This growth in the previous period is attributable to the expansion of trade, economic development, a surge in cruise tourism, investments in infrastructure, and environmental considerations.
The Docks Construction market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size of dock construction is predicted to witness significant expansion in the upcoming years, with an expected valuation of $20.44 billion in 2029, showcasing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%.
This anticipated growth during the forecast period can be linked to factors such as the robustness of the global supply chain, burgeoning e-commerce, urban development and smart cities, an increase in offshore renewable energy undertakings, and climate change adaptation strategies. The forecast period is also expected to demonstrate major trends like technological advancements, eco-friendly initiatives, the application of data analytics and connectivity, safety and security provisions, modular and adaptable designs, as well as the influence of e-commerce.
The upward trend in marine vessel activities is anticipated to contribute significantly to the surge in the dock market. Marine vessels pertain to anything related to the sea and ships. This movement is influenced by factors such as navigational pathways, access to ports, the demand for cargo, weather patterns, and advancements in navigation and propulsion technologies. A dock serves as a vital structure located near or at an angle to a navigable canal, enabling a ship to halt and load or unload cargo. To illustrate, the Arctic Council, an intergovernmental organization based in Norway, reported a 6.3% increase in the number of vessels accessing the Arctic polar area, from 1,677 in 2022 to 1,782 in 2023. Consequently, the escalating motion of marine vessels is expected to catapult the growth of the dock market.
The docks construction market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Fixed Docks, Floating Docks
2) By Installation: Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Institutional
3) By Application: Laptop, Desktop, Tablet Devices, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Fixed Docks: Concrete Fixed Docks, Steel Fixed Docks, Wood Fixed Docks
2) By Floating Docks: Modular Floating Docks, Concrete Floating Docks, Plastic Floating Docks
The driving trend observed in the dock market is the rise of technological advancements. Leading dock companies are focusing on creating cutting-edge technologies to fortify their market presence. For instance, Targus, a firm renowned in US for universal docking solutions and tech accessories, introduced DOCK710 and DOCK720 in January 2023. Unique capabilities of the Dock 710 and Dock 720 like the ability to support four 4K screens or a single 8K monitor plus two 4K displays through a solo USB-C cable, 100W PD, Fingerprint ID, DP Alt Mode, and DisplayLink technology set them apart. Designed with an aim to boost productivity, security, and performance, Dock 710 and Dock 720 also assure a neat and organized workspace.
Major companies operating in the docks construction market include:
• Bellingham Marine Industries Inc.
• MariCorp US LLC
• Meeco Sullivan
• Marinetek Industries Inc.
• Accudock Systems Inc.
• PMS Dockmarine Inc.
• Martini Alfredo S.p.A.
• Transpac Marinas Inc.
• Ingemar S.R.L.
• Jet Dock Systems Inc.
• Walcon Marine Ltd.
• CanDock Inc.
• EZ Dock Inc.
• Damen Shipyards Group
• Great Northern Docks Inc.
• Aquamarine Technologies LLC
• AQUAMOD LTD.
• Coastal Marine Composites Inc.
• Composite Structures Inc.
• Dock Marine Europe B.V.
• FINGERDOCK SA
• FloatOn Docks Inc.
• Floe International Inc.
• Frontier Marine Systems Inc.
• Garland Marine Inc.
• Hisea Dock Co. Ltd.
• HydraDock Inc.
• Metal Craft Marine Inc.
• Moduline Docks Inc.
• ShoreMaster Inc.
North America was the largest region in the docks market in 2024. The regions covered in the docks market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa