| Product Code: ETC12002181 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sachin Kumar Rai | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 |
China import shipments of drilling rigs in 2024 saw significant growth, with Italy, USA, Japan, Finland, and Chile emerging as the top exporting countries. Despite a high concentration level in 2023, the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) remained at a high level in 2024. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the period 2020-2024 was -4.44%, indicating a decline in imports, but the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 surged to an impressive 75.63%, reflecting a rapid expansion in the market. This data suggests dynamic shifts and opportunities in the drilling rig import sector in China.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 China Drilling Rigs Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Drilling Rigs Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Drilling Rigs Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Drilling Rigs Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Drilling Rigs Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Drilling Rigs Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 China Drilling Rigs Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Drilling Rigs Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for energy resources driving exploration and production activities |
4.2.2 Growth in infrastructure development projects requiring drilling rigs for construction purposes |
4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to more efficient and cost-effective drilling operations |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuations in oil and gas prices impacting investment decisions in drilling activities |
4.3.2 Environmental regulations and concerns leading to restrictions on drilling operations |
4.3.3 Economic uncertainties affecting overall investment in the drilling rigs market |
5 China Drilling Rigs Market Trends |
6 China Drilling Rigs Market, By Types |
6.1 China Drilling Rigs Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Drilling Rigs Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 China Drilling Rigs Market Revenues & Volume, By Land Rigs, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 China Drilling Rigs Market Revenues & Volume, By Offshore Rigs, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 China Drilling Rigs Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Drilling Rigs Market Revenues & Volume, By Oil & Gas Drilling, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 China Drilling Rigs Market Revenues & Volume, By Geothermal Drilling, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 China Drilling Rigs Market, By End User |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 China Drilling Rigs Market Revenues & Volume, By Energy Sector, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 China Drilling Rigs Market Revenues & Volume, By Mining Sector, 2021 - 2031F |
7 China Drilling Rigs Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Drilling Rigs Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Drilling Rigs Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Drilling Rigs Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Utilization rate of drilling rigs in China |
8.2 Average drilling depth per rig |
8.3 Rate of adoption of advanced drilling technologies |
8.4 Number of new drilling permits issued |
8.5 Overall exploration and production activity levels in the region |
9 China Drilling Rigs Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Drilling Rigs Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Drilling Rigs Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 China Drilling Rigs Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Drilling Rigs Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Drilling Rigs Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Drilling Rigs Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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By factoring in the projected importer demand gap that is currently unmet and could be potential opportunity, it identifies the potential for the Exporter (Country) among 190 countries, against the general trade analysis, which identifies the biggest importer or exporter.
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