Shipbuilding industry in China - statistics and facts
China’s shipbuilding industry has become the world’s primary new build hub. It boasts vast coastal clusters in Jiangsu, Shanghai, Zhejiang, and Guangdong, as well as steadily increasing engineering depth. State-owned groups, such as China CSSC Holdings Limited, operate alongside competitive private shipyards. This gives China a strong presence in the construction of bulk carriers, tankers, and container ships, while also allowing it to enter higher-spec niches. The 2024 cycle crystallized this position: Chinese shipbuilders lifted completions and secured a dominant share of contracts, while the order book reached a multi-year high — evidence of both scale and delivery reliability.
