| Product Code: ETC9968862 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, the United States saw a significant influx of LNG carriers import shipments from top exporting countries such as Vietnam, China, Canada, Japan, and Turkey. The market concentration, as measured by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), remained high, indicating a competitive landscape among these key players. Despite the impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 63.31% from 2020 to 2024, there was a slight decline in the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -8.91%. This data suggests a robust market for LNG carriers imports in the US, with fluctuations in growth rates reflecting evolving market dynamics.

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 United States (US) LNG Carriers Market Overview |
3.1 United States (US) Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 United States (US) LNG Carriers Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 United States (US) LNG Carriers Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 United States (US) LNG Carriers Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 United States (US) LNG Carriers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Containment Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 United States (US) LNG Carriers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Propulsion Type, 2022 & 2032F |
4 United States (US) LNG Carriers Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a cleaner alternative to traditional fuels. |
4.2.2 Growing investments in LNG infrastructure and terminals in the United States. |
4.2.3 Favorable government regulations and policies supporting the LNG industry. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial investment costs for building and operating LNG carriers. |
4.3.2 Fluctuating global energy prices impacting the profitability of LNG transportation. |
4.3.3 Environmental concerns and regulations related to LNG transportation and emissions. |
5 United States (US) LNG Carriers Market Trends |
6 United States (US) LNG Carriers Market, By Types |
6.1 United States (US) LNG Carriers Market, By Containment Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 United States (US) LNG Carriers Market Revenues & Volume, By Containment Type, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 United States (US) LNG Carriers Market Revenues & Volume, By Membrane Type, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 United States (US) LNG Carriers Market Revenues & Volume, By Moss Type, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 United States (US) LNG Carriers Market, By Propulsion Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 United States (US) LNG Carriers Market Revenues & Volume, By Steam Turbines, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 United States (US) LNG Carriers Market Revenues & Volume, By Dual-Fuel Diesel Engine/Tri-Fuel Diesel Engine(DFDE/TFDE), 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 United States (US) LNG Carriers Market Revenues & Volume, By Slow-Speed Diesel (SSD), 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.5 United States (US) LNG Carriers Market Revenues & Volume, By M-type Electronically Controlled Gas Injection (ME-GI), 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.6 United States (US) LNG Carriers Market Revenues & Volume, By XDF Two-stroke Engine, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.7 United States (US) LNG Carriers Market Revenues & Volume, By Steam Re-heat and Stage, 2022 - 2032F |
7 United States (US) LNG Carriers Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 United States (US) LNG Carriers Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 United States (US) LNG Carriers Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 United States (US) LNG Carriers Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average fleet age of LNG carriers operating in the United States. |
8.2 Utilization rate of LNG carriers in transporting LNG. |
8.3 Number of new orders for LNG carriers in the United States. |
8.4 Energy efficiency improvements in LNG carrier designs. |
8.5 Safety records and compliance metrics for LNG carrier operations. |
9 United States (US) LNG Carriers Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 United States (US) LNG Carriers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Containment Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 United States (US) LNG Carriers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Propulsion Type, 2022 & 2032F |
10 United States (US) LNG Carriers Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 United States (US) LNG Carriers Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 United States (US) LNG Carriers Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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