Small Modular Reactor Construction Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Reactor Type, By Construction Type, By End-User, By Region, and By Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

The Global Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Construction Market was valued at USD 6.26 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 9.34 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.74% during the forecast period. Small Modular Reactors are gaining momentum as a viable solution for delivering clean, safe, and reliable energy, especially amid the global transition to low-carbon power generation. These compact nuclear reactors, with capacities up to 300 megawatts, are designed for modular construction and factory assembly, offering shorter development timelines, scalability, and reduced upfront capital requirements compared to traditional nuclear plants. With rising electricity demand, grid modernization goals, and the pursuit of energy security, SMRs are becoming an integral part of long-term energy strategies in both developed and emerging regions. Countries including the United States, Canada, the UK, China, and Russia are actively investing in SMR projects for a range of applications-from civilian power generation to remote industrial use-strengthening the market outlook through government support, regulatory advancements, and technological innovation.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 6.26 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 9.34 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	6.74%
Fastest Growing Segment	Boiling Water Reactor
Largest Market	North America

Key Market Drivers

Rising Electricity Demand and Grid Pressure

Global electricity demand is surging due to population growth, urbanization, and expanding digital infrastructure. This trend is placing strain on existing energy systems and driving the need for stable, low-carbon baseload power options. SMRs offer a scalable and flexible solution capable of supporting decentralized energy grids and accommodating future demand. For example, the electrification of transportation and growth in data center usage are significantly increasing electricity consumption, with projections showing a 50% rise by 2050. SMRs are well-positioned to support this growth, particularly in regions where traditional infrastructure expansion is not feasible. Their ability to be deployed near load centers helps minimize transmission losses while enhancing grid resilience and energy security.

Key Market Challenges

High Capital Investment and Financial Risk

Despite their modularity and compact footprint, SMRs still face significant cost barriers. The development of a single unit often involves capital expenditures ranging from USD 1 billion to USD 2 billion. Escalating project costs, such as those observed in NuScale's initial deployment plans, have raised concerns about financial predictability. Furthermore, the lack of commercial operating history and regulatory uncertainties increase perceived investment risk, especially among private financiers. The extended time horizon for project returns, combined with limited economies of scale unless multiple modules are constructed, makes SMRs a challenging proposition for stakeholders seeking short-to-medium-term ROI. These financial complexities continue to impede faster market uptake.

Key Market Trends

Surge in Floating and Remote SMR Deployments

Floating and remote SMRs are emerging as innovative solutions for areas with limited or no access to centralized power infrastructure. These deployments are especially attractive for industrial operations in remote regions, island nations, and military installations. Russia's floating SMR project, Akademik Lomonosov, and Canada's initiatives for Arctic and mining site energy supply demonstrate the practicality of such systems. These units can be transported via barge or road and offer dual capabilities in electricity and heat generation. Micro-SMRs, with capacities below 50 MW, are also being developed to cater to specific applications such as small communities and off-grid facilities. As energy resilience and logistical simplicity become strategic priorities, demand for mobile and off-grid SMR solutions is expected to grow steadily, potentially accounting for a significant share of global SMR installations by 2035.

Key Market Players

NuScale Power
TerraPower
Holtec International
Rolls-Royce SMR
X-energy
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy
China National Nuclear Corporation
Rosatom
Framatome
BWX Technologies

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Small Modular Reactor Construction Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Small Modular Reactor Construction Market, By Reactor Type:

Pressurized Water Reactor
Boiling Water Reactor
Fast Neutron Reactor
Molten Salt Reactor
Others

Small Modular Reactor Construction Market, By Construction Type:

New Build SMR Construction
Retrofit/Upgrade of Existing Nuclear Facilities

Small Modular Reactor Construction Market, By End-User:

Government & Defense
Private Energy Companies
Industrial & Commercial
Academic & Research Institutions

Small Modular Reactor Construction Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Australia
Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- South Africa

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Small Modular Reactor Construction Market.

Available Customizations:

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, and Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Small Modular Reactor Construction Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Reactor Type (Pressurized Water Reactor, Boiling Water Reactor, Fast Neutron Reactor, Molten Salt Reactor, Others)
- 5.2.2. By Construction Type (New Build SMR Construction, Retrofit/Upgrade of Existing Nuclear Facilities)
- 5.2.3. By End-User (Government & Defense, Private Energy Companies, Industrial & Commercial, Academic & Research Institutions)
- 5.2.4. By Region (North America, Europe, South America, Middle East & Africa, Asia Pacific)
5.3. By Company (2024)
5.4. Market Map

6. North America Small Modular Reactor Construction Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Reactor Type
- 6.2.2. By Construction Type
- 6.2.3. By End-User
- 6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Small Modular Reactor Construction Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Reactor Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Construction Type
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By End-User
- 6.3.2. Canada Small Modular Reactor Construction Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Reactor Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Construction Type
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By End-User
- 6.3.3. Mexico Small Modular Reactor Construction Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Reactor Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Construction Type
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By End-User

7. Europe Small Modular Reactor Construction Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Reactor Type
- 7.2.2. By Construction Type
- 7.2.3. By End-User
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Small Modular Reactor Construction Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Reactor Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Construction Type
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By End-User
- 7.3.2. France Small Modular Reactor Construction Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Reactor Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Construction Type
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By End-User
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Small Modular Reactor Construction Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Reactor Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Construction Type
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By End-User
- 7.3.4. Italy Small Modular Reactor Construction Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Reactor Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Construction Type
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By End-User
- 7.3.5. Spain Small Modular Reactor Construction Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Reactor Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Construction Type
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By End-User

8. Asia Pacific Small Modular Reactor Construction Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Reactor Type
- 8.2.2. By Construction Type
- 8.2.3. By End-User
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Small Modular Reactor Construction Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Reactor Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Construction Type
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By End-User
- 8.3.2. India Small Modular Reactor Construction Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Reactor Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Construction Type
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By End-User
- 8.3.3. Japan Small Modular Reactor Construction Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Reactor Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Construction Type
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By End-User
- 8.3.4. South Korea Small Modular Reactor Construction Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Reactor Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Construction Type
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By End-User
- 8.3.5. Australia Small Modular Reactor Construction Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Reactor Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Construction Type
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By End-User

9. Middle East & Africa Small Modular Reactor Construction Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Reactor Type
- 9.2.2. By Construction Type
- 9.2.3. By End-User
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Small Modular Reactor Construction Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Reactor Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Construction Type
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By End-User
- 9.3.2. UAE Small Modular Reactor Construction Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Reactor Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Construction Type
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By End-User
- 9.3.3. South Africa Small Modular Reactor Construction Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Reactor Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Construction Type
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By End-User

10. South America Small Modular Reactor Construction Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Reactor Type
- 10.2.2. By Construction Type
- 10.2.3. By End-User
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Small Modular Reactor Construction Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Reactor Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Construction Type
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By End-User
- 10.3.2. Colombia Small Modular Reactor Construction Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Reactor Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Construction Type
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By End-User
- 10.3.3. Argentina Small Modular Reactor Construction Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Reactor Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Construction Type
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By End-User

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends and Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Company Profiles

13.1. NuScale Power
- 13.1.1. Business Overview
- 13.1.2. Key Revenue and Financials
- 13.1.3. Recent Developments
- 13.1.4. Key Personnel
- 13.1.5. Key Product/Services Offered
13.2. TerraPower
13.3. Holtec International
13.4. Rolls-Royce SMR
13.5. X-energy
13.6. GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy
13.7. China National Nuclear Corporation
13.8. Rosatom
13.9. Framatome
13.10. BWX Technologies