The European specialized carrier ship market shows a strong leadership by Belgium with 35.09 thousand gross tonnage, followed by the United Kingdom and Italy with 18.87 and 13.8 thousand gross tonnage respectively. Notable variations in 2023 include significant increases in Norway (+21.12%) and Italy (+9.06%) and a marked drop in Lithuania (-34.02%) and Ireland (-19.23%). The average Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the past five years indicates a stable yet competitive market with various countries showing fluctuating performances.
Future trends to watch for in the European specialized carrier ship market include potential growth in emerging markets, such as Romania and Bulgaria, which have shown recent positive variations. Additionally, technological advancements and shifts towards greener shipping solutions may influence market shares among European countries.
Top countries in Number of Specialized Carrier Ships Share by Country (Thousand Gross Tonnage)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 35.09 | 2023 | +1.5% | +0.8% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 18.87 | 2023 | +1.28% | +0.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 13.8 | 2023 | +20.44% | +9.06% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 6.05 | 2023 | +9.91% | -0.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 5.92 | 2023 | +4.39% | -1.46% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 4.51 | 2023 | +14.95% | +21.12% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 3.98 | 2023 | +6.84% | -3.56% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 2.94 | 2023 | +5.78% | +0.39% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 2.32 | 2023 | +6.12% | +1.56% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 2.02 | 2023 | +5.65% | -0.74% | View data |
