Qian Zhan Wang·2025-04-17 02:43Industry Overview - The shipbuilding industry is a modern comprehensive industry that plays a crucial role in national economic development and national defense security, providing necessary technical equipment for marine development, water transportation, energy transport, and defense construction [2][5] - Ship types can be classified based on various criteria, including hull materials, navigation areas, power devices, propulsion methods, navigation modes, navigation states, and purposes [2][3] Industry Chain Analysis - The shipbuilding industry chain consists of upstream (raw materials, ship design, and supporting equipment), midstream (ship manufacturing), and downstream (shipping, defense, marine engineering, and ship services) [5][8] - Major companies in the midstream shipbuilding sector include Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, and Jiangnan Shipyard [8] Industry Development History - The Chinese shipbuilding industry has undergone significant transformations over the past 150 years, evolving from a nascent stage to becoming a global leader in shipbuilding with a modern technological innovation system [11][12] Current Industry Status - In 2023, China's shipbuilding international market share reached 50.2% for completed shipbuilding, 66.6% for new orders, and 55.0% for hand-held orders, marking a significant increase in global market presence [16] - The shipbuilding industry achieved a total revenue of 623.7 billion yuan in 2023, with a profit of 25.9 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 20.0% and 131.7%, respectively [18] - Shipbuilding exports amounted to $31.87 billion in 2023, with a growth rate of 21.4% [21] Competitive Landscape - The shipbuilding industry is concentrated in five provinces: Jiangsu, Shanghai, Liaoning, Zhejiang, and Shandong, with Jiangsu being the leading province in marine engineering [27][29] - The market concentration is high, with the top 10 companies holding over 58% of the market share, driven by high technical and capital barriers [31] Future Development Trends - The future of the shipbuilding industry is expected to focus on green and intelligent manufacturing, with an anticipated compound annual growth rate of 3%-5% from 2025 to 2030 [35][36]