The Dredging Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The market size of the dredging industry has been experiencing consistent growth. It is projected to increase from $12.84 billion in 2024 to $13.28 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4%.
The dredging market is projected to reach a size of $15.89 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Dredging Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the dredging market are:
• Increase in government infrastructure spending
• Investment in tourism and recreation sector
• Advancements in remediation and waste management
• Expansion of trade routes and global infrastructure projects
The dredging market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Dipper, Water Injection, Pneumatic, Bed Leveler, Other Types
2) By Application: Trade Activity, Trade Maintenance, Energy Infrastructure, Urban Development, Coastal Protection, Leisure
3) By End User: Oil And Gas Companies, Mining Companies, Renewables, Other End Users
The key trends in the dredging market are:
• Port expansion and maintenance are major emerging trends in the dredging market.
• There is a rising trend of focusing on coastal protection and changes in climate.
• Infrastructure development is becoming an important trend shaping the future of the market.
• A growing trend in the market entails activities related to river restoration and flood management.
Major companies in the dredging market are:
• Royal Boskalis Westminster NV
• Van Oord NV
• Dredging Environmental and Marine Engineering NV
• Jan De Nul NV
• Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation
• National Marine Dredging Company
• Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co. Ltd.
• Penta-Ocean Construction Co. Ltd.
• TOA Corporation
• Weeks Marine Inc.
• Harbour Engineering Company Ltd.
• Cottrell Contracting Corporation
• Amrut Dredging and Shipping Ltd.
• Cashman Dredging Inc.
• Callan Marine Ltd.
• China Communications Construction Company Limited
• China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd.
• Manson Construction Co.
• Orion Marine Group
• CCCC Dredging Company Ltd.
• Gulf Cobla LLC
• J.F. Brennan Company Inc.
• Dredging Corporation of India Limited
• Great Lakes Dock and Materials LLC
• Royal IHC
• Dredging International NV
• Dredging and Maritime Management SA
• Heinrich Hirdes GmbH
• International Seaport Dredging Private Ltd.
• Irish Dredging Company Ltd.
• Middle East Dredging Company
• Mijnster Zand-en Grinthandel BV
• Mordraga LLC
• Royal Smals BV
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the dredging market share in 2024