Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Belgium compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Belgium
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#23 In EuropeBusiness
#21 In EuropeEmployees
#27 In EuropeWages
#23 In EuropeEuropean shipbuilding has contended with fierce international competition from Asian shipyards, which has siphoned sales away from cargo shipbuilders and restricted revenue growth over the past decade. Further adding to the industry’s woes, the COVID-19 pandemic weighed heavily on demand as travel came to a standstill. In 2020, contracting levels at European yards were extremely low, with only 0.9 million compensated gross tonnage (mCGT) ordered, down 64% from 2019. The three EU countries with the most significant order books – Italy (through Fincantieri SpA), Germany and Finland – have suffered from weaker order volumes post-pandemic compared to China and South Korea; figures from SWZ Maritime show that in spring 2023, China and South Korea's global shipbuilding output accounted for 48.7 mCGT and 38.7 mCGT, respectively, compared with EU, Norway and the UK's collective output of 8.5 mCGT.
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Biggest companies in the Shipbuilding in Belgium
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fincantieri SpA | 8,185.9 | 163.7 | 2.0 | |
Damen Shipyards Group NV | 2,626.5 | 85.6 | 3.3 | |
BAE Systems plc | 28,017.7 | 3,142.1 | 11.2 |
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Shipbuilding industry in Belgium in 2024?
The market size of the Shipbuilding industry in Belgium is €44.7m in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Shipbuilding in Belgium industry in 2024?
There are 45 businesses in the Shipbuilding industry in Belgium, which has grown at a CAGR of 15.4 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Shipbuilding industry in Belgium grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Shipbuilding industry in Belgium has been growing at a CAGR of 15.4 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Shipbuilding industry in Belgium over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Shipbuilding industry in Belgium is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Shipbuilding market in Belgium?
The biggest companies operating in the Shipbuilding market in Belgium are Fincantieri SpA, Damen Shipyards Group NV and BAE Systems plc
What does the Shipbuilding in Belgium include?
Passenger ship manufacturing and Military and other non-cargo carrying ship manufacturing are part of the Shipbuilding industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Shipbuilding in Belgium?
The company holding the most market share in Belgium is Fincantieri SpA.
How competitive is the Shipbuilding industry in Belgium?
The level of competition is moderate and decreasing in the Shipbuilding industry in Belgium.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
- Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in Belgium
- Recreational Boat & Yacht building in Belgium
Complementors
- Iron & Steel Manufacturing in Belgium
- Fabricated Metal Product Repair in Belgium
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Companies in this industry build ships and boats and construct floating structures. The industry also includes ship rebuilding and overhauls. Industry participants don’t manufacture parts of vessels, other than major hull assemblies.
Related Terms
GeopoliticalRefittingOffshore VesselDredgingWhat's included in this industry?
Passenger ship manufacturingMilitary and other non-cargo carrying ship manufacturingRefitting and reconstructing vesselsCargo ship manufacturingCompanies
Fincantieri SpADamen Shipyards Group NVBAE Systems plcIndustry Code
3011 - Building of ships and floating structures in Belgium
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Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue CAGR
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue
- Employees
- Business
- Profit
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Shipbuilding in Belgium industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Shipbuilding in Belgium industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Shipbuilding in Belgium industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Shipbuilding in Belgium industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Europe specialises in passenger ship manufacturing. European shipbuilding has decoupled itself from the global shipbuilding market by successfully focusing on the healthier high-tech niche segments like cruise ships, ferries and other specialised non-cargo carrying vessels.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Shipbuilding in Belgium industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Shipbuilding in Belgium industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Shipbuilding in Belgium industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into Belgium
- Total Exports into Belgium
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
Intense import competition damages shipbuilders’ market share. Imports have taken up an increasing share of domestic demand, driven by the competitive advantages held by shipbuilders in China and South Korea, restricting growth prospects for European companies.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2024)
Data Tables
- Number of Establishments by Region (2024)
Charts
- Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis
What regions are businesses in the Shipbuilding in Belgium located?
Companies
Data Tables
Top 10 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit margin (2024)
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Shipyards must abide by health and safety regulations and adhere to global standards. European shipbuilders have to follow the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) and rules outlined by the Convention on the International Maritime Organisation.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Shipbuilding in Belgium industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
A hike in the world price of steel damages profitability. As China has the lion’s share of steel production, global steel shortages have hurt European shipyards more than Asian shipyards, inflating purchase costs while reducing their international competitiveness.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Shipbuilding in Belgium industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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