Full Steam Ahead: Chinese Shipyards Command 66% of Global Orders
China's shipbuilding industry has sailed through 2025 maintaining its #1 global position for the 16th straight year 🌏. Fresh data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology reveals:
🔥 56.1% of world's total output (53.69M DWT)
🔥 69% of new global orders (107.82M DWT)
🔥 66.8% market share in existing orders (274.42M DWT)
This maritime momentum comes as Chinese yards innovate with green technologies and smart manufacturing. Analysts say the sector's growth trajectory could reshape global trade patterns through 2026.
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China's shipbuilding sector maintains global leading position in 2025
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