Shipbuilding Industry in China 2010

The shipbuilding market in China has been steadily growing and is expected to show strong growth with the ending of the recessionary period leading to renewed large scale international trade. China is the second largest player in the global shipbuilding industry, led by South Korea. The market had been impacted by the prevalent economic scenario. Major government initiatives have been implemented towards cushioning the market from the recession and allowing it to grow further. Chinese ships have been the preferred choice due to the cost advantages that the buyers face. It is estimated that China will be the market leader by 2015.

The report begins with an introduction to the global shipbuilding market which includes current and expected growth in installed capacity and the share of backlog for major countries in this space. An overview of China's shipbuilding market has been provided including current and estimated figures for installed capacity, its global share in vessel production and existing segmentation in sales.

The characteristics of the market have been analyzed and include - growing trade levels, growth in LNG transport vessels, global economic downturn affecting demand, overcapacity in the shipping market and price of steel impacting the market. The major government programmes and investments towards the development of the industry have been discussed including the adjustment and revitalization plan of Chinese shipping industry, financial assistance to restructure the industry, tax relief and other initiatives.

Competition section profiles the major players in the market. The section contains a snapshot of the corporations' financial performance and business highlights, providing an insight into the existing competitive scenario.