PUBLISHER: MarketsandMarkets | PRODUCT CODE: 1732206
PUBLISHER: MarketsandMarkets | PRODUCT CODE: 1732206
The market size of unmanned surface vehicles is estimated to be USD 0.82 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 1.59 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 14.1%. The unmanned surface vehicles market is growing steadily, driven by increasing demand for water quality monitoring, ocean data mapping, and the need for enhanced maritime security due to rising asymmetric threats. Additionally, higher investments in offshore oil & gas operations are boosting the use of USVs for inspection and support tasks. However, the market faces restraints such as the availability of cheaper alternatives and the high costs involved in developing and maintaining advanced USV systems, which may limit adoption in cost-sensitive sectors.
Scope of the Report | |
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Years Considered for the Study | 2020-2030 |
Base Year | 2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2030 |
Units Considered | Value (USD Million) |
Segments | By Application, Type, System, Cruising Speed, Hull Type, Endurance, Size and Region |
Regions covered | North America, Europe, APAC, RoW |
"The >1,000 hours segment will account for the largest market share in the unmanned surface vehicles market during the forecast period."
The >1,000 hours segment is the largest in the unmanned surface vehicles market because many missions today need vehicles that can work for a long time without stopping. USVs with more than 1,000 hours of endurance can stay in the water for weeks without needing fuel or repairs. This is useful for jobs like watching the ocean, checking borders, studying the environment, or inspecting things far offshore. In defense, they help with spying and patrolling dangerous areas without putting people at risk. These long-lasting USVs save money, need less human help, and finish tough missions more easily. That is why they are in high demand and lead the endurance segment.
"The small segment will be the fastest-growing segment in the unmanned surface vehicles market during the forecast period."
The small (<3 meter) segment is growing the fastest in the unmanned surface vehicles market because these vehicles are low-cost, simple to use, and perfect for short missions. Their small size makes them easy to carry, launch from the shore or small boats, and use in places like rivers, lakes, and ports. They are great for jobs like checking water quality, doing research, or keeping ports safe. Even though they are small, new technology lets them carry smart sensors and work on their own. Because they are affordable, easy to handle, and useful for many tasks, more people in business, research, and government are choosing small USVs.
"Asia Pacific is estimated to be the fastest-growing market in the unmanned surface vehicles market."
Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region in the unmanned surface vehicles (USV) market because it has strong shipbuilding industries and growing sea trade. Countries like China, Japan, South Korea, and India build many ships and marine engines, which help in making and using USVs. As the region's economy grows, more goods are moved by sea, so there is a bigger need for smart and safe ways to manage ports, watch coastlines, and study the ocean. USVs help with all these jobs. Because of this, both businesses and governments in Asia Pacific are using more USVs, making it the most active and growing region in the market.
Break-up of primaries
L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (US), Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (US), Textron Inc. (US), Exail Technologies (France), Elbit Systems Ltd (Israel), MARTAC (US), and Thales (France) are some of the leading players operating in the unmanned surface vehicles market.
Research Coverage
The study covers the unmanned surface vehicles market across various segments and subsegments. It aims to estimate the size and growth potential of this market across different segments based on type, cruising speed, size, application, system, hull type, endurance, and region. This study also includes an in-depth competitive analysis of the key players in the market, along with their company profiles, key observations related to their solutions and business offerings, recent developments undertaken by them, and key market strategies adopted by them.
This report will help the market leaders/new entrants in this market with information on the closest approximations of the revenue numbers for the overall unmanned surface vehicles market and its subsegments. The report covers the entire ecosystem of the unmanned surface vehicles market. It will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to position their businesses better and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report will also help stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provide them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.