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The ballast water management market size is forecast to increase by USD 21.07 billion at a CAGR of 41.75% between 2023 and 2028. The market is experiencing significant growth due to several key drivers. The adverse impact of untreated ballast water on the marine environment is a major concern, leading to increasing regulations and stringent rules to mitigate the environmental risks. The increasing number of sea-borne trades and the subsequent demand for larger vessels have resulted in a greater need for ballast water management systems. Maritime transport is important in cross-border transport networks and the key pillar of globalization that facilitates international trade and supports supply chains. However, the high cost of these systems remains a significant challenge for market growth. Despite this, advancements in technology and innovation are expected to drive down costs and improve efficiency, making ballast water management a crucial aspect of sustainable shipping practices.
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The market is driven by strict regulations aimed at mitigating the transfer of pollutants, toxic species, and aquatic pathogens from one marine ecosystem to another. Production hubs in countries like China, South Korea, and Japan, with high ocean freight volumes, are significant markets for BWM systems. Ships, including bulk carriers, use physical disinfection techniques such as mechanical, physical, and chemical processes to manage ballast water. These techniques include UV systems, ultrasound cleaning systems, and pump rooms. Vessel operators and ship owners are investing in advanced BWM solutions from companies like Purestream, FlowSafe, SKF, and Hapag Lloyd to maintain ecological balance in the marine environment. The market is expected to grow significantly due to increasing awareness of the importance of preserving the marine ecosystem and complying with international laws. The use of freshwater and saltwater in ballast tanks and the implementation of innovative technologies like BlueSonic BWMS are key trends in the market. Our researchers studied the data for years, with 2023 as the base year and 2024 as the estimated year, and presented the key drivers, trends, and challenges for the market.
Maritime transport enables industrial development by facilitating manufacturing growth, bringing together consumers, intermediate and capital goods industries, and promoting regional economic and trade integration.
Moreover, some of the countries that are significant contributors to the seaborne trade include developing countries such as Asia, Oceania, and Africa. Furthermore, several application of big data analytics in the shipping industry has been offering enhanced visibility into the market as well as pricing trends, thereby enabling the shippers to select optimal routes, and fuel consumption patterns, gauge the weather conditions, and avoid piracy risks. Hence, such factors are expected to drive the growth of the market during the forecast period.
Several market players are launching technologically advanced solutions to overcome the drawbacks of traditional ballast water management systems and fuel the demand in the market. For example, Flow Water Technologies Ltd. offers a carbon-neutral ballast water management system called FlowSafe. The main advantage of this system is that it is extremely compact and constitutes one machine and multiple ballast lines hence making it the best option for pump rooms or tankers that are hard to fit.
Additionally, Atlantium Technologies' proprietary One-pass approach requires the operation of the technology only during ballasting and thus minimizes the total energy consumption by half when compared with traditional ballast water treatment. Thus, such developments are expected to increase the efficiency of ballast water treatment plants which in turn will drive market growth during the forecast period.
There has been an increase in the development of systems based on different physical and/or chemical technologies for onboard installation. Combinations of high-performance filters with oxidizing chemicals or UV radiation are some of the commonly used systems. But the oxidative water treatment lead to the formation of disinfection by-products, which impart characteristics including genotoxicity, carcinogenicity, or other long-term toxicity.
Furthermore, in natural biota, genetic damage might affect reproduction which in turn impacts biodiversity. Trihalomethanes, halo-acetic acids, and bromate are some of the most common disinfection by-products formed during the oxidative treatment of ballast water. Hence, such disinfectant can negatively impact the market which in turn will hinder the market growth during the forecast period.
The container ships segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period. Containerization is the technique by which a cargo ship carries all its load in truck-size intermodal containers. There is increasing adoption of container ships across large-scale industries due to its several advantages such as cargo can be loaded and discharged much faster than for general cargo ships. Additionally, the networks are well-connected in container ships and offer a wide variety of shipping options.
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The container ships segment was the largest segment and was valued at USD 5.07 billion in 2018. Several market players such as Alfa Laval Corp AB in the market offer container ships. Furthermore, the demand for this segment came to a halt during COVID-19, and the demand started to slightly increase post the pandemic. As per the Global Economic Prospects report, the world bank recorded the strongest post-recession global growth in 80 years.
Based on technology, the segment is classified into physical disinfection, chemical method, and mechanical method. Physical disinfection comprises UV light, ultrasound, heat, deoxygenation, coagulation, cavitation, and pressure or vacuum-based systems. The cavitation process of ballast water management is a type of process in this segment that is induced by ultrasonic energy or gas injection that disrupts the cell wall of microorganisms present in the ballast water. This is widely used as a pre-treatment method to supplement the overall process. Furthermore, several market players are developing technologically advanced systems to overcome the shortcomings of existing systems. Hence, such developments are expected to fuel the growth of this segment which in turn will drive the market growth during the forecast period.
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APAC is estimated to contribute 45% to the growth by 2028. Technavio's analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends, drivers, and challenges that are expected to shape the market during the forecast period. One of the main factors which is significantly contributing to the growth of the market in APAC is the rapid growth in the shipping industry for the economic development of the region. For instance, China is expected to control more than 50% of the overall financing market for the shipping industry by 2025.
Additionally, as shipowners are working on making their vessels compliant with the BWM Convention regulations that came into force in September 2017 for all the new build vessels, there is an increasing demand for ballast water management systems in the region. Hence, such factors are expected to drive the market in the APAC region during the forecast period.
Companies are implementing various strategies, such as strategic alliances, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, and product/service launches, to enhance their presence in the market.
AB SKF: The company offers ballast water management which helps to prevent invasive species such as microbes being transferred from one shipping region to another.
We also have detailed analyses of the market's competitive landscape and offer information on 20 market companies, including:
ALFA LAVAL, BioMicrobics Inc., Bio-Uv, Calgon Carbon Corp., Ecochlor Inc., Evoqua Water Technologies LLC, GEA Group AG, Headway Technology Group (Qingdao) Co. Ltd., Industrie De Nora Spa, JFE Holdings Inc., KURARAY Co. Ltd., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Optimarin AS, PANASIA Co. Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., TECHCROSS, Veolia Environnement SA, Wartsila Corp., and Xylem Inc.
Technavio report provides an in-depth analysis of the market and its players through combined qualitative and quantitative data. The analysis classifies companies into categories based on their business approaches, including pure-play, category-focused, industry-focused, and diversified. Companies are specially categorized into dominant, leading, strong, tentative, and weak, based on their quantitative data analysis.
The market research report provides comprehensive data (region wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in "USD Billion" for the period 2024 to 2028, as well as historical data from 2018 to 2022 for the following segments
The market is driven by Strict regulations aimed at preventing the introduction of Pollutants and Toxic species into the Marine ecosystem. Production hubs of the Shipping industry, such as Fleet type Merchant ships, Bulk carriers, Cargo holds of Grains, Coal, Ore, Steel coils, Cement, and other commodities, are significant consumers of Ballast Water Management systems. These systems are crucial for ensuring Safety, Efficiency, and Durability during the transportation of Deadweight cargo. The market caters to various Treatment technologies, including Physical disinfection technology, and is subject to IMO regulations. The market scope includes Ship-owning economies, Shipbuilding, and Ports and harbors. Capacity building and Safety procedures are essential factors influencing the market's growth. The market serves various vessel types, including Automotive components, Electronic components, Devices, Containers, Tankers, Cargo ships, and Vessels. Trade volumes are expected to increase due to the Sagarmala venture and Cargo flow. The market is dynamic and subject to the evolving needs of the Shipping industry. The market's capacity to adapt to changing regulations and technological advancements is vital for its growth.
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Market Scope |
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Report Coverage |
Details |
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Page number |
183 |
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Base year |
2023 |
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Historic period |
2018 - 2022 |
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Forecast period |
2024-2028 |
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Growth momentum & CAGR |
Accelerate at a CAGR of 41.75% |
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Market growth 2024-2028 |
USD 21.07 billion |
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Market structure |
Fragmented |
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YoY growth 2023-2024(%) |
33.49 |
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Regional analysis |
APAC, Europe, North America, Middle East and Africa, and South America |
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Performing market contribution |
APAC at 45% |
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Key countries |
Singapore, China, US, UK, and Norway |
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Competitive landscape |
Leading Companies, Market Positioning of Companies, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks |
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Key companies profiled |
AB SKF, ALFA LAVAL, BioMicrobics Inc., BIO UV Group, Calgon Carbon Corp., Ecochlor Inc., Evoqua Water Technologies LLC, GEA Group AG, Headway Technology Group Qingdao Co. Ltd., Industrie De Nora Spa, JFE Holdings Inc., KURARAY Co. Ltd., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Optimarin AS, PANASIA Co. Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., TECHCROSS, Veolia Environnement SA, Wartsila Corp., and Xylem Inc. |
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Market dynamics |
Parent market analysis, market growth and trends, Market forecasting, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, Market growth and Forecasting, COVID 19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, Market condition analysis for forecast period |
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1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation by End-user
7 Market Segmentation by Technology
8 Customer Landscape
9 Geographic Landscape
10 Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunity/Restraints
11 Competitive Landscape
12 Competitive Analysis
13 Appendix
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