What Has Been the Growth Trajectory for the Offshore Crane Market in Recent Years?
The offshore crane market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The expansion of the offshore crane market in the past few years has been impressive. It is projected to escalate from $26.05 billion in 2024 to $28.5 billion in 2025, marking a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. The historic progression in this market can link back to the advancement in offshore oil and gas exploration, the rise in offshore wind energy projects, deeper exploration and production, the need for effective material handling, safety and automation requirements, and the worldwide growth of offshore drilling operations.
What Is The Expected Growth In The Offshore Crane Market?
The Offshore Crane market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the coming years, the offshore crane market is projected to experience robust growth, expanding to a value of $40.12 billion by 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%.
Several factors will fuel growth during the forecast era, including emphasis on environmental sustainability, the need for compact and lightweight solutions, greater offshore infrastructure investment, worldwide oil and gas demand, and the adoption of hybrid crane systems. Key trends for the forecast period include advancements in crane technologies, autonomous and remote-controlled cranes, provision of lifecycle services and maintenance contracts, global market expansion, the integration of condition monitoring systems, and customization and project-specific solutions.
What Main Forces Are Fueling Expansion In The Offshore Crane Market?
The rise of investments in offshore drilling initiatives is anticipated to fuel the expansion of the offshore crane market. Offshore drilling primarily involves the process of obtaining petroleum and natural gas from beneath the ocean rather than land-based reserves, facilitated by fixed or mobile platforms located offshore. The chief responsibility of an offshore crane is to transport and lift containers, drilling machinery, alongside pipe sections. For instance, in March 2022, as per Offshore Energy, a networking community platform, a participant from UAE, namely the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), is channeling funds into drilling progression, with new awards amounting to $658 million. These rewards span ADNOC's onshore and offshore fields. Consequently, the escalating number of investments poured into offshore drilling projects is contributing to the offshore crane market's growth.
What Are The Primary Segments In The Global Offshore Crane Market?
The offshore crane market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Board Offshore Cranes, Knuckle Boom Crane, Telescopic Boom Crane, Lattice Boom Crane, Luffing Crane, Other Types
2) By Lifting Capacity: 0 - 500 MT, 500 - 2,000 MT, 2,000 - 5,000 MT, Above 5,000 MT
3) By Application: Oil And Gas, Marine, Renewable Energy, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Board Offshore Cranes: Fixed Board Cranes, Swinging Board Cranes
2) By Knuckle Boom Crane: Articulated Knuckle Boom Cranes, Compact Knuckle Boom Cranes
3) By Telescopic Boom Crane: Hydraulic Telescopic Cranes, Manual Telescopic Cranes
4) By Lattice Boom Crane: Fixed Lattice Boom Cranes, Floating Lattice Boom Cranes
5) By Luffing Crane: Luffing Jib Cranes, Tower Luffing Cranes
6) By Other Types: A-Frame Cranes, Gantry Cranes, Specialized Offshore Cranes
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Which Key Trends Are Driving Changes In The Offshore Crane Market?
The rise in technological advancements is a prominent trend making waves in the offshore crane sector. Leading companies within the industry are adopting cutting-edge innovations in order to minimize CO2 emissions during production and maintain their stronghold in the market. For example, Huisman Equipment BV, a heavy construction equipment firm based in the Czech Republic, unveiled a 700-meter travelling quayside crane in July 2022. This crane is designed for the load-out of offshore wind turbine components. The introduction of this 700-meter crane significantly accelerates the load-out process compared to traditional methods, such as using crawler cranes or parallel lifting by two cranes with a capacity of merely 200- to 300-meters. Consequently, the enhanced capabilities of this new crane contribute to a decrease in CO2 emissions.
Who Are the Key Players In The Offshore Crane Market?
Major companies operating in the offshore crane market include:
• Palfinger AG
• Cargotec Oyj
• The Liebherr Group
• Konecranes Oyj
• Kenz Figee Group BV
• Heila Group
• NOV Inc.
• Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Company Limited
• Seatrax Inc.
• Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Co. Ltd.
• American Crane Corporation
• MELCAL SpA
• PLM Cranes BV
• Sormec SRL
• Huisman Equipment B.V.
• Sparrows Offshore Group Limited
• The Manitowoc Company Inc.
• Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.
• SANY Heavy Equipment Co. Ltd.
• Tadano Ltd.
• DMW Marine Group LLC
• Allied Systems Company
• HS.MARINE SRL
• EK Marine Ltd.
• Appleton Marine Inc.
• North Pacific Crane Company
• Thistle Marine Ltd.
• Dongnam Marine Crane Co. Ltd.
• OUCO Industry Co. Ltd.
• Cormach S.r.l.
• SKK Corporation
• Effer S.p.A.
• Fassi Gru S.p.A.
• Hiab AB
• Hyva Group
What Is The Most Dominant Region In The Offshore Crane Market?
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the offshore crane market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the offshore crane market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
