According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Measurement Unmanned Surface Vessel market size was valued at US$ 166 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 390 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 13.5% during review period.
In 2025, global production of measurement unmanned surface vessels reached 980 units, with an estimated average selling price of $165,000 per unit. A measurement unmanned surface vessel is an unmanned surface platform designed for tasks such as hydrographic surveying, bathymetry, hydrology, water quality monitoring, current velocity and flow measurement, terrain and geomorphology mapping, and environmental monitoring. Typically, it comprises a USV hull, a propulsion system, a power system, an autonomous navigation controller, a remote control/communication system, GNSS/RTK modules, IMU/INS units, obstacle avoidance radar or vision systems, as well as various measurement payloads—including single-beam/multi-beam echo sounders, side-scan sonar, ADCPs, water quality sensors, and LiDAR. Its core function is neither transportation nor combat, but rather to replace or assist manned survey vessels in performing high-precision data acquisition across rivers, lakes, reservoirs, ports, coastal zones, shallow waters, and hazardous environments. The upstream supply chain encompasses hull materials, propulsion motors, batteries, navigation and positioning systems, inertial navigation systems, sonar, ADCPs, water quality sensors, and software systems; the downstream market consists of clients in sectors such as water conservancy, maritime affairs, port operations, surveying and mapping, environmental protection, scientific research, marine engineering, dredging, and offshore wind power. Gross profit margins typically range from approximately 25% to 45%.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Measurement Unmanned Surface Vessel market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Measurement Unmanned Surface Vessel market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Measurement Unmanned Surface Vessel market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Measurement Unmanned Surface Vessel market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Measurement Unmanned Surface Vessel market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and ASP (US$/Unit), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Measurement Unmanned Surface Vessel
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Measurement Unmanned Surface Vessel market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include KONGSBERG, Liquid Robotics, Exail, Teledyne Marine, EvoLogics, SeaRobotics, RAFAEL, Elbit Systems, ALSEAMAR, Zhuhai Yunzhou Intelligence Technology, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Measurement Unmanned Surface Vessel market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Small Portable (Weight: 20-80 kg; Payload: 5-30 kg)
Small-to-Medium (Weight: 80-300 kg; Payload: 20-100 kg)
Medium (Weight: 300-2,000 kg; Payload: 100-500 kg)
Large (Weight: 2-20 t; Payload: 300-2,000 kg)
Market segment by Control Method
Pure Remote Control
Remote Control + Semi-Autonomous
Remote Control + Fully Autonomous Mission-Based
Swarm Collaboration
Market segment by Hull Structure
Monohull
Catamaran
Multihull
Market segment by Application
Water Quality Monitoring
River and Lake Patrol
Port Inspection
Others
Major players covered
KONGSBERG
Liquid Robotics
Exail
Teledyne Marine
EvoLogics
SeaRobotics
RAFAEL
Elbit Systems
ALSEAMAR
Zhuhai Yunzhou Intelligence Technology
Guangzhou Hi-target Navigation Tech
Shanghai Huace Navigation Technology
CSIC
Northrop Grumman
QinetiQ
L3Harris
Maritime Robotics
Ocean Power Technologies
Textron Systems
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Measurement Unmanned Surface Vessel product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Measurement Unmanned Surface Vessel, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Measurement Unmanned Surface Vessel from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Measurement Unmanned Surface Vessel competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Measurement Unmanned Surface Vessel breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Measurement Unmanned Surface Vessel market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Measurement Unmanned Surface Vessel.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Measurement Unmanned Surface Vessel sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Summary:
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