| Product Code: ETC383004 | Publication Date: Aug 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
India`s marine vessel import shipments in 2024 continued to see significant contributions from top exporting countries like South Korea, Japan, China, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market, while the impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 43.49% from 2020 to 2024 demonstrates a thriving industry. Moreover, the growth rate of 21.52% from 2023 to 2024 suggests sustained momentum and opportunities for further expansion in the Indian marine vessel import market.

The marine vessel industry in India recorded a revenue size of around US$ 1 billion. This figure is expected to grow at an annual rate of approximately 7% over the next five years reaching US$ 1.4 billion; thereby indicating increasing demand for vessels across different end-user industries including cargo carriers, and fishing boats, mainly due to ongoing developments related to infrastructure building activities such as port modernization programs and coastal development plans initiated by government authorities.
The India marine vessel market has been growing steadily due to factors such as increasing international trade, the rising demand for crude oil, and the development of the country`s maritime infrastructure. As India continues to strengthen its position as a global trade hub, the demand for marine vessels for cargo transportation has risen significantly. Additionally, with the growing need for energy resources, the demand for oil tankers and other specialized vessels has also contributed to the market`s expansion.
In the India marine vessel market, economic fluctuations and changing government policies impact the demand for new vessels. The industry`s growth heavily relies on the overall economic climate and the shipping and trade activities in the region.
The marine vessel market faced a downturn due to the pandemic`s impact on the shipping and logistics industry. With reduced trade and travel restrictions, the demand for marine vessels declined, leading to a slowdown in the market.
The India marine vessel market has expanded with the growth of maritime trade and transportation. Prominent players in this market include Cochin Shipyard Limited, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd., Goa Shipyard Limited, and Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (L&T) Shipbuilding.
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