Water Bus Market by Propulsion (Fully Electric, Fuel-Powered, Hybrid Electric), Capacity (<25 Pax, 26-50 Pax, 51-75 Pax), Operation (Intercity, Intra City), and Region Global Forecast to 2030
The water bus market is projected to grow from USD 1.22 billion to USD 1.64 billion, at a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period from 2024 to 2030. The marine sector is growing rapidly due to factors such as increased international trade, technological advancements, and stringent environmental rules that encourage more effective and clean operations. The need for water transportation is driven by economic expansion and investments in coastal properties, particularly in emerging nations. Damen Shipyards Group (Netherlands), Icarus Marine (South Africa), Mavi Deniz Cevre Hiz A.S. (Turkey), Incat Crowther (Australia) and Ares Shipyard Inc.(Turkey) are some of the leading players operating in the water bus market.
Scope of the Report
Years Considered for the Study
2020-2029
Base Year
2023
Forecast Period
2024-2029
Units Considered
Value (USD Million)
Segments
By Propulsion, Capacity, Operation and Region
Regions covered
North America, Europe, APAC, RoW
"The Intercity segment to account for largest market share in the water bus market during the forecast period."
The water bus market has been segmented into Intracity and Intercity based on operation. The Intercity segment will contribute to the largest market share in 2024. Intercity operation of water bus is a viable substitute for conventional road transportation and effectively alleviates urban congestion. The expansion of Intercity water bus services is also supported by the emphasis on environmentally friendly urban transportation options and expenditures in waterfront infrastructure.
"The 50-75 passenger segment is projected to grow at highest CAGR during the forecast period."
The water bus market has been segmented into <25 passenger, 26-50 passenger and 51-75 passenger on the basis of capacity. The 51-75 passenger segment of the water bus market is expected to grow at the fastest rate because it strikes the best balance between capacity and operational efficiency. This range of sizes is perfect for maneuvering through urban waterways and accommodating fluctuating passenger counts without the high expenses and spatial demands linked with larger boats. It gives operators the freedom to deliver dependable, regular services while skillfully controlling fuel and maintenance expenses. The 51-75 passenger water buses may also be easily integrated into current transit networks, effectively meeting both peak and off-peak demand. The necessity for effective, medium-capacity boats in urban settings and the increased emphasis on sustainable transportation solutions fuel demand for this segment market.
"The European region is projected to lead the market during the forecast period."
Europe is poised to lead the water bus market due to several key factors. A number of variables, including a large number of metropolitan waterways, sophisticated infrastructure, and strong support for environmentally friendly transportation options, the European market is expected to lead the water bus market. Well-established water transport networks in European cities like Venice, Amsterdam, and London combine water buses with more extensive public transportation systems, increasing their usefulness and popularity. Furthermore, the strict emission rules of the region, investments in green technology, such as electric and hybrid water buses, are driven by Europe's commitment to environmental sustainability. The need for water buses is further increased by the huge volume of tourists and the growing attention being paid to lowering urban congestion. These factors establish Europe as a leader in the water sector, together with significant public and private investments in waterfront infrastructure and creative transportation options.
Breakdown of primaries
The study contains insights from various industry experts, ranging from component suppliers to Tier 1 companies and OEMs. The break-up of the primaries is as follows:
By Company Type: Tier 1-40%; Tier 2-40%; and Tier 3-20%
By Designation: C Level-35%; Directors-25%; and Others-40%
By Region: North America-30%; Europe-10%; Asia Pacific-40%; Middle East-10%; Latin America -5% and Africa -5%
Damen Shipyards Group (Netherlands), Icarus Marine (South Africa), Mavi Deniz Cevre Hiz A.S. (Turkey), Incat Crowther (Australia) and Ares Shipyard Inc.(Turkey) are some of the leading players operating in the water bus market .
Research Coverage
The study covers the water bus market across various segments and subsegments. It aims at estimating the size and growth potential of this market across different segments based on propulsion, capacity, operation 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 MARKET SEGMENTATION
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
1.4 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.5 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.6 STAKEHOLDERS
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 Key data from primary sources
2.2 FACTOR ANALYSIS
2.2.1 INTRODUCTION
2.2.2 DEMAND-SIDE INDICATORS
2.2.3 SUPPLY-SIDE ANALYSIS
2.3 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.4 RESEARCH APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY
2.4.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
2.4.1.1 Market estimation steps
2.4.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
2.5 DATA TRIANGULATION
2.6 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
2.7 RISK ASSESSMENT
2.8 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN WATER BUS MARKET
4.2 WATER BUS MARKET, BY PROPULSION
4.3 WATER BUS MARKET, BY CAPACITY
4.4 WATER BUS MARKET, BY OPERATION
4.5 WATER BUS MARKET, BY COUNTRY
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.2.1 DRIVERS
5.2.1.1 Need for alternative travel options due to growing urbanization and population
5.2.1.2 Growing water tourism industry
5.2.1.3 Rise in government initiatives and funding for sustainable and innovative transportation solutions
5.2.1.4 Enhanced urban mobility strategies
5.2.1.5 Growth in technological advancements
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
5.2.2.1 Stringent regulatory and safety standards
5.2.2.2 Limited coverage and accessibility
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.2.3.1 Modernization and expansion of waterfront infrastructure
5.2.3.2 Increasing focus on sustainability
5.2.4 CHALLENGES
5.2.4.1 Need for high investments
5.2.4.2 Supply chain disruptions in marine industry
5.3 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
5.4 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
5.4.1 RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
5.4.2 RAW MATERIALS
5.4.3 COMPONENT/PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS (OEMS)
5.4.4 ASSEMBLERS & INTEGRATORS
5.4.5 END USERS
5.5 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
5.5.1 PROMINENT COMPANIES
5.5.2 PRIVATE AND SMALL ENTERPRISES
5.5.3 END USERS
5.6 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
5.6.1 INTRODUCTION
5.6.2 NORTH AMERICA: MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
5.6.3 EUROPE: MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
5.6.4 ASIA PACIFIC: MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
5.6.5 MIDDLE EAST: MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
5.6.6 LATIN AMERICA & AFRICA: MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
5.7 PRICING ANALYSIS
5.7.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE, BY PROPULSION AND CAPACITY
5.7.2 INDICATIVE PRICING ANALYSIS, BY PROPULSION
5.8 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
5.9 TRADE ANALYSIS
5.9.1 IMPORT SCENARIO OF CRUISE SHIPS, EXCURSION BOATS, FERRYBOATS, CARGO SHIPS, BARGES, AND SIMILAR VESSELS
5.9.2 EXPORT SCENARIO OF CRUISE SHIPS, EXCURSION BOATS, FERRYBOATS, CARGO SHIPS, BARGES, AND SIMILAR VESSELS
5.10 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
5.10.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
5.10.1.1 Electric and hybrid propulsion systems
5.10.1.2 Advanced navigation systems
5.10.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
5.10.2.1 Automated docking systems
5.10.2.2 Advanced safety and security systems
5.11 KEY STAKEHOLDERS & BUYING CRITERIA
5.11.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
5.11.2 BUYING CRITERIA
5.12 USE CASES
5.12.1 MODERNIZING CITY TRANSIT WITH HIGH-SPEED, DOUBLE-DECKER PASSENGER FERRY
5.12.2 WATERTAXI OPERATION SYSTEMS (WOS) FOR WATERTAXI ROTTERDAM
5.12.3 ENHANCEMENT OF COMMUNICATION OF WATER TAXIS
5.13 KEY CONFERENCES & EVENTS, 2024-2025
5.14 INVESTMENTS AND FUNDING SCENARIO
5.15 TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP
5.16 BUSINESS MODELS
5.17 BILL OF MATERIALS
5.18 IMPACT OF GENERATIVE AI ON WATER BUS MARKET
5.18.1 INTRODUCTION
5.18.2 ADOPTION OF AI IN MARINE BY TOP COUNTRIES
5.18.3 IMPACT OF AI ON MARINE SECTOR: USE CASES
5.18.4 IMPACT OF AI ON WATER BUS MARKET
6 INDUSTRY TRENDS
6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2 TECHNOLOGY TRENDS
6.2.1 ELECTRIC AND HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEMS
6.2.2 ADVANCED NAVIGATION SYSTEMS
6.2.3 SMART CONTROL SYSTEMS
6.2.4 AUTONOMOUS AND SEMI-AUTONOMOUS TECHNOLOGIES
6.2.5 DIGITAL TWIN SYSTEMS
6.2.6 AUTOMATED DOCKING SYSTEMS
6.3 MEGATRENDS AND THEIR IMPACT ON WATER BUS MARKET
6.3.1 DIGITALIZATION AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
6.3.2 ADVANCED MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES
6.3.3 BIG DATA ANALYTICS
6.3.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SYSTEMS
6.4 SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS
6.5 PATENT ANALYSIS
7 WATER BUS MARKET, BY CAPACITY
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 <25 PAX
7.2.1 CHANGING PASSENGER DEMANDS AND OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS TO DRIVE MARKET
7.3 25-50 PAX
7.3.1 NEED FOR LOW OPERATIONAL AND MAINTENANCE COSTS TO BOOST DEMAND
7.4 51-70 PAX
7.4.1 NEED FOR EASE OF MANEUVERABILITY TO SPUR DEMAND
8 WATER BUS MARKET, BY OPERATION
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 INTERCITY
8.2.1 GROWING URBANIZATION AND INCREASED TRAFFIC TO DRIVE MARKET GROWTH
8.3 INTRA CITY
8.3.1 NEED FOR ENHANCED SHORT-HAUL TRANSPORT SERVICES TO DRIVE DEMAND FOR INTRACITY OPERATIONS
9 WATER BUS MARKET, BY PROPULSION
9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.1.1 FULLY ELECTRIC
9.1.1.1 Increasing demand for sustainable transportation to drive demand for fully electric water buses
9.1.2 FUEL POWERED
9.1.2.1 Low initial cost of fuel-powered water buses to boost their popularity
9.1.3 HYBRID ELECTRIC
9.1.3.1 Hybrid electric water buses use electric and combustion engines to optimize energy use
10 WATER BUS MARKET, BY REGION
10.1 INTRODUCTION
10.2 NORTH AMERICA
10.2.1 NORTH AMERICA: PESTLE ANALYSIS
10.2.2 US
10.2.2.1 Growth in recreational sea transport to drive market
10.2.3 CANADA
10.2.3.1 Rising emphasis on sustainable transportation to spur demand for water buses
10.3 EUROPE
10.3.1 EUROPE: PESTLE ANALYSIS
10.3.2 UK
10.3.2.1 Presence of major network of inland waterways to drive market
10.3.3 FRANCE
10.3.3.1 Increased investment in R&D to drive market
10.3.4 FRANCE
10.3.4.1 Increased demand for recreational boating to boost market
10.3.5 DENMARK
10.3.5.1 Increasing environmental concerns and focus on sustainability to drive market
10.3.6 NORWAY
10.3.6.1 International maritime organization rule implementation to drive market
10.3.7 ITALY
10.3.7.1 Increasing urban mobility and sustainability concerns to boost growth
10.3.8 REST OF EUROPE
10.4 ASIA PACIFIC
10.4.1 ASIA PACIFIC: PESTLE ANALYSIS
10.4.2 CHINA
10.4.2.1 Initiatives to promote waterfront infrastructure to drive market
10.4.3 INDIA
10.4.3.1 Growth of maritime industry to boost market
10.4.4 JAPAN
10.4.4.1 Growth of shipbuilding industry to drive market
10.4.5 SOUTH KOREA
10.4.5.1 Emission control regulations to positively impact water bus market
10.4.5.2 Rest of Asia Pacific
10.5 MIDDLE EAST
10.5.1 MIDDLE EAST: PESTLE ANALYSIS
10.5.2 GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL (GCC)
10.5.2.1 UAE
10.5.2.1.1 Increasing development of waterfronts and canals to drive market
10.5.2.2 Saudi Arabia
10.5.2.2.1 Increasing affordability and ease of travel to drive demand
10.5.3 REST OF MIDDLE EAST
10.6 LATIN AMERICA & AFRICA
10.6.1 LATIN AMERICA & AFRICA: PESTLE ANALYSIS
10.6.2 BRAZIL
10.6.2.1 Development of smart ports to drive market
10.6.3 MEXICO
10.6.3.1 Rise in urban populations and growth in tourism to drive growth
10.6.4 AFRICA
10.6.4.1 Launch of African Marine Autonomous Research Initiative (AMARI) to boost market
11 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
11.1 INTRODUCTION
11.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN
11.3 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS
11.4 REVENUE ANALYSIS
11.5 BRAND COMPARISON
11.6 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
11.6.1 STARS
11.6.2 EMERGING LEADERS
11.6.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
11.6.4 PARTICIPANTS
11.7 COMPANY FOOTPRINT
11.8 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023