Market Overview:

Global Azimuth Thrusters Market size was valued at USD 537.45 million in 2023 and is poised to grow from USD 548.74 million in 2024 to USD 648.00 million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 2.1% during the forecast period (2024-2032).

Over the past years there have been changes and new releases in the azimuth thruster’s market globally. Among these is the growing demand for greater manoeuvrability in a range of maritime industry applications. Azimuth thrusters are essential for a variety of vessels, including tugboats, cruise ships, and offshore support vessels due to its great mobility.

When more people become aware by the impact of climate change on the environment, azimuth thrusters have become one of the most widely used types of ecologically friendly and energy-efficient propulsion systems.

Also azimuth thrusters have become more powerful and smaller due to advancements in technology, making them suitable for a variety of vessel types.so the ongoing changes highlight the relevance of azimuth thrusters in contemporary sea-related activities and indicate the market’s potential further development as it meets the ever-changing demands of the market.

Market Dynamics: Market Drivers-

Increasing Demand for Maritime Transport

• The key opportunity that the global azimuth thrusters market is reaping is the increasing demand for effective marine propulsion systems, propulsion.As marine transportation is a vital component of global trade, there is an increasing demand for vessels that are adaptable and responsive.as compare to others The azimuth thrusters offer enhanced versatility since they can rotate of 360 degrees than the conventional systems of propulsion, making the product useful in tugs, OSVs, and ferries. The necessity become even more difficult by the increase in the expansion of international trade competitiveness as well as deeper routes that require efficient vessels.

Market Restraining Factors-

High Initial Costs and Maintenance

• High initial installation and maintenance expenses, which significantly limit the market is azimuth thruster’s biggest disadvantage. Many of these technology repulsion system technologies are costly and capital-intensive, particularly for smaller market participants. Also the degree of incorporated azimuth thrusters is high and they require frequent service and experienced specialists increasing the general cost of functioning. Such financial implication may have the effect of discouraging prospective buyers and hence restricts the use of azimuth thrusters especially where cost is a major factor.

Market Opportunity-

Technological Advancements and Innovations

Technological advancement is great for azimuth thruster market. Developments in the form of hybrid propulsion systems, reduced environmental impact, and increased fuel efficiency have promoted the creation of next-generation azimuth thrusters. Dependability on ajumth thrusters increases with development. Companies are likely to have advantage who invest on R&D to produce thrusters that are environment friendly

Market Trend-

Integration of Smart Technologies

• Combination of the digitization and smart technologies brought development in the azimuth thrust market. Azimuth thrusters show real-time data on performance, wear and tear, and maintenance requirements as a result of the Internet of Things (IoT) and advanced data analytics when fitted with sensors and monitoring systems. The remotely monitoring of azimuth thrusters make them more dependent and efficient which attracts marine operators that want to maximise the efficiency of their fleet market.

Report Coverage:

The report will cover the qualitative and quantitative data on the global Azimuth Thrusters Market. The qualitative data includes latest trends, market players analysis, market drivers, market opportunity, and many others. Also, the report quantitative data includes market size for every region, country, and segments according to your requirements. We can also provide customize report in every industry vertical.

Report Scope and Segmentations:

List of Companies Profiled:

• ABB
• Brunvoll AS
• Caterpillar
• Hydromaster
• IHI Power Systems Co., Ltd.
• Jastram
• Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
• KONGSBERG
• SCHOTTEL GROUP
• Steerprop
• Thrustmaster
• Veth Propulsion
• Voith Turbo
• Wartsila Corporation
• Wuxi Ruifeng Marine
• ZF Friedrichshafen AG

Key Industry Developments:

In May 2024, Caterpillar Inc. announced a $90 million investment to prepare its facilities in Schertz and Seguin, Texas, to produce the all-new Cat® C13D industrial engine. The investment will create 25 jobs at Schertz starting in 2026.

In February 2024, ABB announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire SEAM Group, a major provider of energized asset management and advisory services to clients across industrial and commercial building markets.

Segmentation Analysis:

The market scope is segmented because of by Type, by Drive System, by Vessel Type, by End-user.

By Type

Based on the Type of the market is segmented into Less than 1500KW, 1500KW-3500KW, More than 3500KW.

The 1500KW–3500KW segments held the biggest market share in 2023 of all the segments that were studied. Increasing use of thrusters in cargo ships and the survey ships is the root cause of supremacy. Maritime industry is growing daily and companies are investing more to acquire cargo ships, so the demand for thruster’s increases consequently affects the growth of this market.

During 2024–2032, the section of less than 1500KW will encourage development. in the forecast period it is expected that as the small boat’s growth, cruise, ferries, lifeboats tugs and fishing vessels are increase in numbers.

By Drive System

Based on the Drive System of the market is segmented into Electric Drive System, Diesel Drive System, Hydraulic Drive System.

The automotive NVH materials market is expected to be dominated by the electric drive system sector out of all the other segments. With the need for variety of lightweight boats for various applications market is expected to increase. The electric system does not require gearbox which is the main advantage while the petrol system does use gearbox.  A contract between Italdraghe and Torqeedo states that they will work together to jointly create an outboard, retractable electric propulsion system for use on small, commercial watercraft in inland and urban waters starting in November 2023.

Highly used among the industrial machinery and equipment, the hydraulic drive category is expected to exhibit the highest rise throughout the projection period. This growth is due to use of the identified systems in naval vessels to offer the constant force as well as control the speed aptly.

By Vessel Type

Based on the Vessel Type of the market is segmented into Naval Ships, Offshore Drilling, Recreational Boats, Offshore Wind Farms (CTVs, SOVs), Others.

The naval ships segments, which makes up the whole of the industry, was the largest in 2023 and is expected to continue to hold a strong position in the upcoming years, 2024–2032. It has been noticed that the market for submarines, tugboats, and other similar boats is growing, which is the reason for the rise.

Based on the information, the offshore wind farms segment is expected to show the highest growth during the forecast period due to the need for Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) and Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs). This March, SOV contract was inked by Vard, a Fincantieri group company with North Star Renewables, a Scottish company for building three vessels.

By End-user

Based on the End-user of the market is segmented into OEM, Aftermarket.

Due to rising investments in the naval sector, procurement of new vessels, and rapid growth in the seaborne cargo trade The OEM segment is expected to be the largest segment. The segment growth is boost because of increasing number of getting contracts between ship owners and OEM.

The aftermarket segment will grow with the highest compound annual growth rate due to rising maritime vessel upgrading programs to improve safety and enhance operational capabilities.

Regional Snapshots-

The global azimuth thrusters market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.

In 2023 Asia Pacific dominated the market and was valued at USD 272.5 million. The rapid expansion of the shipbuilding industry and rising procurement of naval vessels from emerging economies such as China and India. Furthermore, South Korea’s government set a target for ship manufacturers to take up to 75% of the market share for eco-friendly vessels with less or no carbon emissions by 2032 is reason of dominance.

Europe would grow with the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growth is due to the presence of key OEMs such as Brunvoll, ABB Marine, and KONGSBERG. An increase in demand for small size and medium-sized vessels for fishing, passenger transport, and other maritime applications is anticipated to drive the market in Europe.

Between 2024 and 2032 North America will experience significant growth. The growth is due to higher expenditure on naval vessels from the U.S. Navy. The U.S. Navy proposed budget requests of USD 27.9 billion in shipbuilding funding for FY2023 for the purchase of eight new ships. It includes the procurement of two Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) class destroyers, two Virginia (SSN-774) class attack submarines, one LPD-17 Flight II class amphibious ship, one Constellation (FFG-62) class frigate, one Navajo (TATS-6) class towing, salvage, and rescue ship, and one John Lewis (TAO-205) class oiler.

Due to increasing offshore wind farm activities across these regions South America and the Middle East & Africa would register significant growth during the forecast period. Also rising expenditure on the naval sector from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Brazil, Argentina, and others drives the market growth.

Global Azimuth Thrusters Market Regional Analysis:

North America accounted for the highest Azimuth Thrusters% market share in terms of revenue in the Azimuth Thrusters market and is expected to expand at a CAGR of Azimuth Thrusters% during the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to the growing adoption of Azimuth Thrusters. The market in APAC is expected to witness significant growth and is expected to register a CAGR of Azimuth Thrusters% over upcoming years, because of the presence of key Azimuth Thrusters companies in economies such as Japan and China.

The objective of the report is to present comprehensive analysis of Global Azimuth Thrusters Market including all the stakeholders of the industry. The past and current status of the industry with forecasted market size and trends are presented in the report with the analysis of complicated data in simple language.

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North America

• U.S.
• Canada

Europe

• Switzerland
• Belgium
• Germany
• France
• U.K.
• Italy
• Spain
• Sweden
• Netherland
• Turkey
• Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific

• India
• Australia
• Philippines
• Singapore
• South Korea
• Japan
• China
• Malaysia
• Thailand
• Indonesia
• Rest Of APAC

Latin America

• Mexico
• Argentina
• Peru
• Colombia
• Brazil
• Rest of South America

Middle East and Africa

• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Egypt
• South Africa
• Rest Of MEA

Points Covered in the Report:

• The points that are discussed within the report are the major market players that are involved in the market such as market players, raw material suppliers, equipment suppliers, end users, traders, distributors and etc.
• The complete profile of the companies is mentioned. And the capacity, production, price, revenue, cost, gross, gross margin, sales volume, sales revenue, consumption, growth rate, import, export, supply, future strategies, and the technological developments that they are making are also included within the report. This report analysed 5 years data history and forecast.
• The growth factors of the market are discussed in detail wherein the different end users of the market are explained in detail.
• Data and information by market player, by region, by type, by application and etc., and custom research can be added according to specific requirements.
• The report contains the SWOT analysis of the market. Finally, the report contains the conclusion part where the opinions of the industrial experts are included.

Key Questions:

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• What are the driving factors for the market?
• Which is the leading segment in the global market?
• What are the major players in the market?

Research Scope of Azimuth Thrusters Market:

• Historic year: 2019- 2022
• Base year: 2023
• Forecast: 2024 to 2032
• Representation of Market revenue in USD Million

Azimuth Thrusters Market Trends: Market key trends which include Increased Competition and Continuous Innovations Trends: