According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Ship Electric Propulsion System market size was valued at US$ 1224 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 1767 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 5.4% during review period.
In 2025, global ship electric propulsion system production reached approximately 1252 units, the average price is 950 k usd/unit. A ship electric propulsion system is a power system that uses an electric motor to drive a propeller or other propeller to propel a ship. The core difference between it and the traditional mechanical propulsion system is that the power transmission mode has changed from a direct mechanical connection to an electric drive mode of "generation-transmission-electricity".
Market Concentration and Key Players:
Internationally, the market concentration of ship electric propulsion system is relatively high, mainly concentrated in developed countries such as Europe, America and Japan. For example, Hitachi and SITAEL are large manufacturers; from the domestic point of view, there is still a lot of room for development of ship electric propulsion system.
Manufacturing Processes and Market Trends:
The core of the manufacturing process of the ship electric propulsion system lies in the high integration of power generation, power distribution, electric propulsion and intelligent control. The basis is the prime mover or clean energy generation, which is distributed through the integrated electric power system. The key links include the manufacture of high-power permanent magnet synchronous propulsion motors, the integration of variable frequency speed regulation devices adapted to different energy inputs, and the high-precision assembly of pod thrusters or rim propulsion devices. Modern technology also deeply integrates power management systems and intelligent control algorithms to achieve optimal scheduling of ship energy.
In terms of market trends, the global and China ship electric propulsion system markets are experiencing strong growth, driven by tightening global green shipping rules and green policies for inland ships, such as China's plan to increase the construction rate of inland green ships to 80% by 2025. In the future, the technology will develop towards a wider range of energy diversification. Clean fuels such as ammonia and hydrogen will be deeply integrated with traditional power and battery energy storage. The system architecture tends to higher voltage level to improve efficiency. Meanwhile, intelligent and modular design is the key path to realize efficient operation and maintenance of the system and reduce costs. On the supply chain, the localization process of core components such as high-power permanent magnet motor and silicon carbide electronic control is accelerating.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Ship Electric Propulsion System market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Drive 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 Ship Electric Propulsion System market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and average selling prices (K US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Ship Electric Propulsion System market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and average selling prices (K US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Ship Electric Propulsion System market size and forecasts, by Drive and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and average selling prices (K US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Ship Electric Propulsion System market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and ASP (K 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 Ship Electric Propulsion System
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 Ship Electric Propulsion System 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 Wartsila, Yanmar, Nidec, Leonardo DRS, Siemens Energy, GE, Vetus, Oceanvolt, Volvo Penta, e-Motion, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Ship Electric Propulsion System market is split by Drive and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Drive, 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 Drive
Hybrid
Pure Electric
Market segment by Propulsion
Shafting Motor Propulsion
Podded Propulsion
Rim-Driven Propulsion
Electric Waterjet Propulsion
Market segment by Electricity
AC
DC
Market segment by Application
Military
Civil
Major players covered
Wartsila
Yanmar
Nidec
Leonardo DRS
Siemens Energy
GE
Vetus
Oceanvolt
Volvo Penta
e-Motion
Rolls-Royce
L3 Technologies
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 Ship Electric Propulsion System product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Ship Electric Propulsion System, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Ship Electric Propulsion System from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Ship Electric Propulsion System competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Ship Electric Propulsion System 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 Drive and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Drive, 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 Ship Electric Propulsion System market forecast, by regions, by Drive, 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 Ship Electric Propulsion System.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Ship Electric Propulsion System sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Summary:
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