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Sea & Coastal Water Transport in the UK - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

UK-H501 December 2024 Factsheet

Revenue

£12.9bn

2019-2024 0.1 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

16,725

2019-2024 8.0 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Businesses

1,088

2019-2024 0.7 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

£XXX.Xm

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

Sea & Coastal Water Transport in the UK market size outlook

Total value and annual change from from 2014-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.

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Industry Statistics and Rankings

How does this industry perform in United Kingdom compared to Europe?

Country Benchmarking

Industry Data United Kingdom

Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.

Revenue
#5 In Europe
Business
#7 In Europe
Employees
#6 In Europe
Wages
#6 In Europe

The Sea & Coastal Water Transport in the UK ranks 5 in Europe with regards to its 2024 revenue (£12.9bn). Revenue received by operators in United Kingdom has been low in volatility over the past five-year period, with the average annual change in revenue (0.1 %) most comparable to...

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Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024

Revenue per Enterprise
Value (€ Million) in 2024

Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Sea & Coastal Water Transport in the UK industry in United Kingdom in 2024?

The market size of the Sea & Coastal Water Transport in the UK industry in United Kingdom is £12.9bn in 2024.

How many businesses are there in the Sea & Coastal Water Transport in the UK industry in 2024?

There are 1,088 businesses in the Sea & Coastal Water Transport in the UK industry in United Kingdom, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.7 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Sea & Coastal Water Transport in the UK industry in United Kingdom grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Sea & Coastal Water Transport in the UK industry in United Kingdom has been declining at a CAGR of 0.1 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Sea & Coastal Water Transport in the UK industry in United Kingdom over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Sea & Coastal Water Transport in the UK industry in United Kingdom is expected to grow.

What does the Sea & Coastal Water Transport in the UK in United Kingdom include?

Sea and coastal passenger water transport and Sea and coastal freight water transport are part of the Sea & Coastal Water Transport in the UK industry.

How competitive is the Sea & Coastal Water Transport in the UK industry in United Kingdom?

The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Sea & Coastal Water Transport in the UK industry in United Kingdom.

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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

The industry includes the transport of passengers or freight on sea or coastal routes. This includes the operation of excursion, cruise or sightseeing boats, the operation of ferries and water taxis and the renting of pleasure boats with crew for sea or coastal transport.

What's included in this industry?

Sea and coastal passenger water transport Sea and coastal freight water transport

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

501 - Sea and coastal water transport in United Kingdom

Performance

Revenue Highlights

Trends
  • Revenue
  • 2024 Revenue Growth
  • Revenue Volatility

Employment Highlights

Trends
  • Employees
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Employee

Business Highlights

Trends
  • Businesses
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Business

Current Performance

Charts
  • Revenue in the Sea & Coastal Water Transport in the UK
  • Employees in the Sea & Coastal Water Transport in the UK
  • Business in the Sea & Coastal Water Transport in the UK
  • Profit in the Sea & Coastal Water Transport in the UK

Current Performance

Analysis

How does this country's performance compare to Europe?


Life Cycle

Charts
  • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

Products and Markets

Highlights

Trends
  • Largest Market
  • Product Innovation

International Trade

Heat maps
  • Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
  • Industry Concentration of Exports by Country

Competitive Forces

Highlights

Trends
  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
ANALYSIS

What is the competitive landscape in Europe?

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Sea & Coastal Water Transport in the UK industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Sea & Coastal Water Transport in the UK 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)

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