Docks Global Market Report 2025

Description

Docks are areas of water in a port where commodities are loaded and unloaded from ships, providing a location for anchoring or berthing large seagoing or oceangoing vessels, including container ships.

The main types of docks include fixed docks and floating docks. Fixed docks are traditional structures drilled into the water bed, assembled with the dock and decking on top, and are suitable for shallow water and adverse weather conditions. They are installed for various purposes, including residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional applications, and can be accessed using laptops, desktops, tablet devices, and other platforms.

The docks market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides docks market statistics, including docks industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a docks market share, detailed docks market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the docks industry. This docks market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

The docks market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $1.76 billion in 2024 to $1.83 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to marine industry growth, waterfront property development, boating and recreational trends, fishing and aquaculture operations, tourism and waterfront attractions.

The docks market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.24 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to sustainable waterfront development, climate change adaptation, increased leisure boating, technological integration in marine operations, coastal infrastructure investments. Major trends in the forecast period include accessibility features, resilient design for climate change, modular and expandable systems, green infrastructure integration, local regulations compliance.

The rise in the movement of marine vessels is anticipated to drive growth in the dock market moving forward. Maritime vessels refer to items related to the sea and shipping. The movement of these vessels is influenced by navigational routes, access to ports, cargo demand, weather conditions, and advancements in navigation and propulsion technologies. A dock is a structure situated alongside or at an angle to a navigable canal, enabling ships to stop and load or unload cargo. For instance, in January 2024, the Arctic Council, a Norway-based intergovernmental organization, reported that the number of ships entering the Arctic polar region increased from 1,677 in 2022 to 1,782 in 2023, representing a growth of 6.3%. Consequently, the increase in marine vessel movement is expected to propel the dock market.

The anticipated surge in global trade is expected to heighten demand within the dock market. Global trade, encompassing the exchange of goods and services across international boundaries, fuels the need for efficient cargo movement. Recent statistics from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) reveal a 1.9% increase in goods trade in the first quarter of 2023, adding nearly $100 billion. Additionally, global services trade expanded by around $50 billion (2.8%) during the same period. Consequently, this growth in global trade is poised to positively impact the dock market.

A notable trend in the dock market revolves around technological advancements. Leading companies within this sector are actively innovating to fortify their market positions. For instance, in January 2023, Targus, a US-based company specializing in universal docking solutions and tech accessories, unveiled the DOCK710 and DOCK720. These products stand out for their capacity to support four 4K screens or a single 8K monitor along with two 4K displays using a single USB-C cable. Furthermore, they offer 100W PD, Fingerprint ID, DP Alt Mode, and DisplayLink technology. Designed to elevate productivity, security, and performance while maintaining a clutter-free workspace, these advancements exemplify the ongoing technological evolution in the dock market.

Prominent players within the docks market are significantly ramping up their investments to maintain competitiveness in this sector. Strategic investment, a purposeful allocation of financial resources into ventures aligning with an organization's long-term objectives, serves to bolster competitive positioning and achieve specific strategic goals. Notably, Crowley Maritime Corporation, a US entity specializing in vessel management, ownership, and supply chain logistics services, recently disclosed a substantial investment in Tugdock. Tugdock is renowned for pioneering the world's inaugural road-transportable floating dry dock, known as the Tugdock Submersible Platform (TSP). This investment aims to propel the advancement of offshore wind energy within the US market. Crowley, recognized for its comprehensive supply chain solutions in the offshore wind sector, collaborates with Tugdock to explore potential utilization of these platforms in regions such as the U.S. West Coast, where conventional dry docks may not meet the logistical demands due to depth limitations.

In June 2024, Guardian Capital Partners, a private equity firm based in the US, acquired American Overhead Door & Dock, LLC for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is part of Guardian Capital Partners' strategy to establish and grow its North American Door & Dock platform by integrating American Overhead Door & Dock, LLC. The partnership aims to scale operations within the commercial and industrial door and dock services sector through a buy-and-build approach, thereby enhancing market presence and service offerings. American Overhead Door & Dock, LLC specializes in commercial door and loading dock services in the US.

Major companies operating in the docks market include Meeco Sullivan LLC, Jet Dock Systems Inc., Marinetek Group Oyj, EZ Dock Inc., Martini Alfredo SpA, Walcon Marine Ltd., Damen Shipyards Group, Accudock, Bellingham Marine Industries Inc., Transpac Marinas Inc., Candock Inc., PMS Dockmarine, Great Northern Docks Inc., Dockside Marine Supply & Marine Services, Dock Builders Supply, DockinaBox, Dock Doctors LLC, Dock & Marine Construction Corp., Dockside Marine Centre Ltd., Dockside Marine Supply & Resort, Renegade Docks, ShoreStation, DeckWave, Dry Dock Marine Group, East Coast Docks, Royal Docks

North America was the largest region in the docks market in 2024. The regions covered in the docks market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the docks market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The docks market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services related to pile docks, pipe docks, crib docks, and cantilever docks. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Docks Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on docks market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Material: Wood; Metal; Plastic And Composites; Concrete
2) By Operation: Conventional; Automatic
3) By Application: Residential; Commercial; Industrial; Institutional
Subsegments:
1) By Wood: Treated Lumber; Plywood; Timber
2) By Metal: Steel; Aluminum; Stainless Steel
3) By Plastic And Composites: Polyethylene; PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride); Fiber-Reinforced Polymers (FRP)
4) By Concrete: Precast Concrete; Reinforced Concrete; Ready-Mix Concrete
Companies Mentioned: Meeco Sullivan LLC; Jet Dock Systems Inc.; Marinetek Group Oyj; EZ Dock Inc.; Martini Alfredo SpA
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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Product Code: r23312

1. Executive Summary

2. Docks Market Characteristics

3. Docks Market Trends And Strategies

4. Docks Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics And Covid And Recovery On The Market

5. Global Docks Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework

5.1. Global Docks PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Docks Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Docks Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Docks Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Docks Total Addressable Market (TAM)

6. Docks Market Segmentation

6.1. Global Docks Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Fixed Docks
Floating Docks
6.2. Global Docks Market, Segmentation By Installation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Institutional
6.3. Global Docks Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Laptop
Desktop
Tablet Devices
Other Applications
6.4. Global Docks Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Fixed Docks, By Types, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Concrete Fixed Docks
Steel Fixed Docks
Wood Fixed Docks
6.5. Global Docks Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Floating Docks, By Types, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Modular Floating Docks
Concrete Floating Docks
Plastic Floating Docks

7. Docks Market Regional And Country Analysis

7.1. Global Docks Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Docks Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

8. Asia-Pacific Docks Market

8.1. Asia-Pacific Docks Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
8.2. Asia-Pacific Docks Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.3. Asia-Pacific Docks Market, Segmentation By Installation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.4. Asia-Pacific Docks Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

9. China Docks Market

9.1. China Docks Market Overview
9.2. China Docks Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.3. China Docks Market, Segmentation By Installation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.4. China Docks Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion

10. India Docks Market

10.1. India Docks Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.2. India Docks Market, Segmentation By Installation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.3. India Docks Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

11. Japan Docks Market

11.1. Japan Docks Market Overview
11.2. Japan Docks Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.3. Japan Docks Market, Segmentation By Installation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.4. Japan Docks Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

12. Australia Docks Market

12.1. Australia Docks Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.2. Australia Docks Market, Segmentation By Installation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.3. Australia Docks Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

13. Indonesia Docks Market

13.1. Indonesia Docks Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.2. Indonesia Docks Market, Segmentation By Installation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.3. Indonesia Docks Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

14. South Korea Docks Market

14.1. South Korea Docks Market Overview
14.2. South Korea Docks Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.3. South Korea Docks Market, Segmentation By Installation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.4. South Korea Docks Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

15. Western Europe Docks Market

15.1. Western Europe Docks Market Overview
15.2. Western Europe Docks Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.3. Western Europe Docks Market, Segmentation By Installation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.4. Western Europe Docks Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

16. UK Docks Market

16.1. UK Docks Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.2. UK Docks Market, Segmentation By Installation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.3. UK Docks Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

17. Germany Docks Market

17.1. Germany Docks Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.2. Germany Docks Market, Segmentation By Installation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.3. Germany Docks Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

18. France Docks Market

18.1. France Docks Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.2. France Docks Market, Segmentation By Installation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.3. France Docks Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

19. Italy Docks Market

19.1. Italy Docks Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.2. Italy Docks Market, Segmentation By Installation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.3. Italy Docks Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

20. Spain Docks Market

20.1. Spain Docks Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.2. Spain Docks Market, Segmentation By Installation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.3. Spain Docks Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

21. Eastern Europe Docks Market

21.1. Eastern Europe Docks Market Overview
21.2. Eastern Europe Docks Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.3. Eastern Europe Docks Market, Segmentation By Installation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.4. Eastern Europe Docks Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

22. Russia Docks Market

22.1. Russia Docks Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.2. Russia Docks Market, Segmentation By Installation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.3. Russia Docks Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

23. North America Docks Market

23.1. North America Docks Market Overview
23.2. North America Docks Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.3. North America Docks Market, Segmentation By Installation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.4. North America Docks Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

24. USA Docks Market

24.1. USA Docks Market Overview
24.2. USA Docks Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.3. USA Docks Market, Segmentation By Installation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.4. USA Docks Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

25. Canada Docks Market

25.1. Canada Docks Market Overview
25.2. Canada Docks Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.3. Canada Docks Market, Segmentation By Installation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.4. Canada Docks Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

26. South America Docks Market

26.1. South America Docks Market Overview
26.2. South America Docks Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.3. South America Docks Market, Segmentation By Installation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.4. South America Docks Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

27. Brazil Docks Market

27.1. Brazil Docks Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.2. Brazil Docks Market, Segmentation By Installation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.3. Brazil Docks Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

28. Middle East Docks Market

28.1. Middle East Docks Market Overview
28.2. Middle East Docks Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.3. Middle East Docks Market, Segmentation By Installation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.4. Middle East Docks Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

29. Africa Docks Market

29.1. Africa Docks Market Overview
29.2. Africa Docks Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.3. Africa Docks Market, Segmentation By Installation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.4. Africa Docks Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

30. Docks Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles

30.1. Docks Market Competitive Landscape
30.2. Docks Market Company Profiles
- 30.2.1. Bellingham Marine Industries Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.2. MariCorp US LLC Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.3. Meeco Sullivan Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.4. Marinetek Industries Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.5. Accudock Systems Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis

31. Docks Market Other Major And Innovative Companies

31.1. PMS Dockmarine Inc.
31.2. Martini Alfredo S.p.A.
31.3. Transpac Marinas Inc.
31.4. Ingemar S.R.L.
31.5. Jet Dock Systems Inc.
31.6. Walcon Marine Ltd.
31.7. CanDock Inc.
31.8. EZ Dock Inc.
31.9. Damen Shipyards Group
31.10. Great Northern Docks Inc.
31.11. Aquamarine Technologies LLC
31.12. AQUAMOD LTD.
31.13. Coastal Marine Composites Inc.
31.14. Composite Structures Inc.
31.15. Dock Marine Europe B.V.

32. Global Docks Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard

33. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Docks Market

34. Recent Developments In The Docks Market

35. Docks Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies

35.1 Docks Market In 2029 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
35.2 Docks Market In 2029 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
35.3 Docks Market In 2029 - Growth Strategies
- 35.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
- 35.3.2 Competitor Strategies

36. Appendix

36.1. Abbreviations
36.2. Currencies
36.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
36.4. Research Inquiries
36.5. The Business Research Company
36.6. Copyright And Disclaimer