| Product Code: ETC12502341 | 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 hydrographic survey positioning systems in 2024 were primarily sourced from top exporters such as the USA, Switzerland, Canada, Germany, and the UK. Despite the low concentration of the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) in 2024, indicating a diverse import market, the industry experienced a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -9.09% from 2020 to 2024. The growth rate slightly improved in 2024, with a decrease of -5.84% compared to the previous year, suggesting a potential stabilization in the market dynamics for hydrographic survey positioning systems 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 Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Technology Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increase in maritime trade activities in China |
4.2.2 Government initiatives to enhance marine infrastructure |
4.2.3 Growth in offshore oil and gas exploration projects in China |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial investment cost of hydrographic survey positioning systems |
4.3.2 Lack of skilled professionals in the hydrographic surveying sector in China |
4.3.3 Regulatory challenges and complexities in maritime survey operations |
5 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Trends |
6 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market, By Types |
6.1 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Revenues & Volume, By GNSS-based Systems, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Revenues & Volume, By Acoustic Positioning, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Revenues & Volume, By Inertial Navigation Systems, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Revenues & Volume, By Radio Positioning Systems, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.7 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Revenues & Volume, By Integrated Positioning Systems, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market, By Technology Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Revenues & Volume, By Satellite Navigation, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Revenues & Volume, By Sonar Technology, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Revenues & Volume, By Motion Sensors, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Revenues & Volume, By RF Technology, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.6 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Revenues & Volume, By Multi-Sensor Fusion, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market, By End User |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Revenues & Volume, By Government Agencies, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Revenues & Volume, By Hydrographic Surveyors, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Revenues & Volume, By Port Authorities, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.5 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Revenues & Volume, By Offshore Oil Companies, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.6 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Revenues & Volume, By Defense Sector, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market, By Application |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Revenues & Volume, By Coastal Mapping, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Revenues & Volume, By Oceanographic Studies, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Revenues & Volume, By Seabed Mapping, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.5 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Revenues & Volume, By Offshore Exploration, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.6 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Revenues & Volume, By Naval Navigation, 2021 - 2031F |
7 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Adoption rate of advanced positioning technologies in hydrographic surveys |
8.2 Percentage of projects using hydrographic survey systems compliant with international standards |
8.3 Efficiency improvement in surveying operations with the use of positioning systems |
9 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Opportunity Assessment, By Technology Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Hydrographic Survey Positioning Systems Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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