| Product Code: ETC7546302 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
India`s LNG carriers import shipments in 2024 saw significant growth, with top exporting countries being South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, China, and Taiwan. The market concentration, as measured by the HHI, shifted from moderate in 2023 to very high in 2024, indicating increased dominance by a few key players. The impressive CAGR of 53.39% from 2020 to 2024 highlights the expanding demand for LNG carriers in India. The exceptional growth rate of 193.36% from 2023 to 2024 underscores the rapid acceleration of imports, reflecting the country`s reliance on these carriers for its energy needs.

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 India LNG Carriers Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India LNG Carriers Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 India LNG Carriers Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India LNG Carriers Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India LNG Carriers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Containment Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 India LNG Carriers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Propulsion Type, 2021 & 2031F |
4 India LNG Carriers Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for natural gas as a cleaner energy source in India |
4.2.2 Rising investments in LNG infrastructure and terminals in the country |
4.2.3 Government initiatives to promote LNG adoption in various sectors |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial investment costs for building and operating LNG carriers |
4.3.2 Volatility in global LNG prices impacting profitability |
4.3.3 Regulatory challenges and environmental concerns related to LNG transportation |
5 India LNG Carriers Market Trends |
6 India LNG Carriers Market, By Types |
6.1 India LNG Carriers Market, By Containment Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India LNG Carriers Market Revenues & Volume, By Containment Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 India LNG Carriers Market Revenues & Volume, By Membrane Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 India LNG Carriers Market Revenues & Volume, By Moss Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 India LNG Carriers Market, By Propulsion Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 India LNG Carriers Market Revenues & Volume, By Steam Turbines, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 India LNG Carriers Market Revenues & Volume, By Dual-Fuel Diesel Engine/Tri-Fuel Diesel Engine(DFDE/TFDE), 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 India LNG Carriers Market Revenues & Volume, By Slow-Speed Diesel (SSD), 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 India LNG Carriers Market Revenues & Volume, By M-type Electronically Controlled Gas Injection (ME-GI), 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 India LNG Carriers Market Revenues & Volume, By XDF Two-stroke Engine, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.7 India LNG Carriers Market Revenues & Volume, By Steam Re-heat and Stage, 2021- 2031F |
7 India LNG Carriers Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India LNG Carriers Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India LNG Carriers Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India LNG Carriers Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average fleet age of LNG carriers in India |
8.2 Utilization rate of LNG carriers in Indian waters |
8.3 Number of new LNG carrier orders placed in India |
8.4 LNG consumption trends in key sectors in India |
8.5 Efficiency and environmental performance of LNG carriers operating in Indian waters |
9 India LNG Carriers Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India LNG Carriers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Containment Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 India LNG Carriers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Propulsion Type, 2021 & 2031F |
10 India LNG Carriers Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India LNG Carriers Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 India LNG Carriers Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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