The Maritime Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The Maritime Global Market reported a consistent growth in recent years, expanding from $2.08 billion in 2024 to $2.16 billion in 2025. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%.
The maritime market is projected to reach a size of $2.52 billion in 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Maritime Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the maritime market are:
• Rising global trade volume
• Expansion of international shipping routes
• Growth in containerized cargo transportation
• Rising demand for energy transportation
The maritime market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Vessel Type: Cargo Ships, Tankers, Passenger Ships, Fishing Vessels, Offshore Support Vessels
2) By Service Type: Shipping Services, Logistics Services, Port Services, Maintenance Services
3) By Technology: Conventional Propulsion, Hybrid Propulsion, Alternative Fuel Technology, Autonomous Shipping
4) By End-Use: Commercial, Defense, Research, Tourism
The key trends in the maritime market are:
• Advances in shipbuilding technology is shaping the future of the maritime market.
• The adoption of autonomous and smart ship technologies is a key emerging trend.
• There is a growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly shipping solutions.
• Development of green propulsion technologies and LNG bunkering infrastructure are significant trends.
Major players in the maritime market are:
• Mærsk A/S
• CMA CGM Group
• Mediterranean Shipping Company SA
• COSCO SHIPPING LINES Co. LTD.
• China State Shipbuilding Corporation
• Hapag-Lloyd AG
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.
• JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation
• Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha
• Evergreen Marine Corporation
• Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.
• Fincantieri S.p.A.
• Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd.
• YangMing Marine Transport Corporation
• Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.
• Hanwha Ocean
• Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd.
• Imabari Shipbuilding Co. Ltd.
• Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd.
• Damen Shipyards Group
North America was the largest region in the maritime market in 2024