The global submarine market size was US$ 21.5 billion in 2021. The global submarine market is forecast to grow to US$ 84.6 billion by 2030 by registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.1% during the forecast period from 2022 to 2030.
Factors Influencing the Market
The global submarine market is expected to witness high growth due to the growing military sector and increasing investments in the sector. Furthermore, the demand for submarines is increasing in the commercial sector. As a result, it will contribute to the growth of the global submarine market during the study period.
The growing range of improvements in Submarines is expected to offer lucrative growth opportunities during the forecast period. The market may also witness ample growth opportunities due to rising geopolitical tensions in the world.
The high cost associated with the manufacturing of submarines may limit the growth of the market. On the contrary, improvements in the military sector and high investments will boost the growth of the market. Furthermore, the adoption of advanced technologies in manufacturing units, such as 3D Printing, is expected to offer ample growth opportunities in the coming years.
Regional Analysis
North America is forecast to dominate the global submarine market due to rising military spending, majorly in the United States. In addition, growing cross-border tensions are expected to benefit the global submarine market during the study period. The market may also witness ample growth opportunities, owing to the growing number of projects aiming at strengthening the military. For instance, the US Department of Defense is efficiently working on advancing its naval capabilities. In 2021, the Navy unveiled a long-term shipbuilding program. According to the program, the navy will increase its fleet of SSNs to 72 submarines and purchase two SSN submarines every year. Moreover, the Federal Government is also setting a large budget for strengthening its Navy. Such initiatives will boost the growth of the submarine market in North America.
Growing emphasis on strengthening the defense manufacturing capabilities in Asia-Pacific and Middle-East, and Africa regions will escalate market growth during the forecast period.
COVID-19 Impact Analysis
The submarine market was unaffected by the wake of the pandemic. However, the manufacturers witnessed several challenges during the initial phase, which hampered the growth of the market. In addition to that, the growing investments in the sector, combined with the increasing cross-border tensions, have boosted the growth of the market even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Competitors in the Market
• General Dynamics
• FINCANTIERI S.p.A.
• Huntington Ingalls Industries
• BAE Systems
• Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
• Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd.
• Lockheed Martin Corporation
• Thales Group
• Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.
• Saab AB
• Other Prominent Players
Market Segmentation
The global submarine market segmentation focuses on Type, Application, Platform, and Region.
By Type Outlook
• Ballistic missile submarines
• Cruise missile submarines
• Nuclear-powered attack submarines
• Non-nuclear attack submarines with air-independent propulsion (AIP)
• Diesel-electric attack submarines
• Others
By Application Outlook
• Surveillance
• Combat
• Marine Environmental Monitoring
• Detection of Oil Resources
• Scientific Research
• Others
By Platform Outlook
• Commercial
• Military
By Regional Outlook
● North America
o The U.S.
o Canada
o Mexico
● Europe
▪ Western Europe
o The UK
o Germany
o France
o Italy
o Spain
o Rest of Western Europe
▪ Eastern Europe
o Poland
o Russia
o Rest of Eastern Europe
● Asia Pacific
o China
o India
o Japan
o Australia & New Zealand
o ASEAN
o Rest of Asia Pacific
● Middle East & Africa (MEA)
o UAE
o Saudi Arabia
o South Africa
o Rest of MEA
● South America
o Brazil
o Argentina
o Rest of South America