| Product Code: ETC5902717 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The Maldives continued to see a significant rise in Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) imports in 2024, with top exporting countries being Taiwan, China, Singapore, Malaysia, and Mexico. The market concentration, as measured by the HHI, remained moderate, indicating a healthy level of competition among suppliers. The impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 76.46% from 2020 to 2024 highlights the increasing demand for AUV technology in the Maldives. Moreover, the growth rate of 15.71% from 2023 to 2024 suggests a continued momentum in the market, with opportunities for further expansion and innovation.

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 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Overview |
3.1 Maldives Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Shape, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Payload Type, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for ocean exploration and research activities in the Maldives |
4.2.2 Growing focus on marine resource management and conservation efforts |
4.2.3 Technological advancements in autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) capabilities |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial investment and maintenance costs of AUVs |
4.3.2 Limited skilled workforce for operating and maintaining AUVs in the Maldives |
4.3.3 Challenges related to data quality and reliability from AUV operations |
5 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Trends |
6 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Segmentations |
6.1 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Revenues & Volume, By Shallow AUVs (up to 100 m), 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Revenues & Volume, By Medium AUVs (up to 1,000m), 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Revenues & Volume, By Large AUVs (more than 1,000m), 2021-2031F |
6.2 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market, By Technology |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Revenues & Volume, By Collision Avoidance, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Revenues & Volume, By Communication, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Revenues & Volume, By Navigation, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Revenues & Volume, By Propulsion, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Revenues & Volume, By Imaging, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market, By Shape |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Revenues & Volume, By Torpedo, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Revenues & Volume, By Laminar Flow Body, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Revenues & Volume, By Streamlined Rectangular Style, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Revenues & Volume, By Multi-hull Vehicle, 2021-2031F |
6.4 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market, By Payload Type |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Revenues & Volume, By Cameras, 2021-2031F |
6.4.3 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Revenues & Volume, By Sensors, 2021-2031F |
6.4.4 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Revenues & Volume, By Synthetic Aperture Sonar, 2021-2031F |
6.4.5 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Revenues & Volume, By Echo Sounders, 2021-2031F |
6.4.6 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Revenues & Volume, By Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers, 2021-2031F |
6.4.7 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average mission duration of AUVs in the Maldives |
8.2 Number of partnerships with local research institutions for AUV utilization |
8.3 Percentage increase in the use of AUVs in marine conservation projects |
8.4 Average depth range covered by AUV missions in Maldivian waters |
8.5 Ratio of successful AUV missions to total missions conducted |
9 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Shape, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Payload Type, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Maldives Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |