Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) Market 2022-2032 by Vehicle Type (ROVs, AUVs), System (Chassis, Sensors, Payloads, Navigation, Energy), Propulsion (Diesel/Gasoline, Hybrid, Electric, Others), Application (Commercial, Scientific Research, Defense & Security, Others), and Country: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity
Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) Market 2022-2032 by Vehicle Type (ROVs, AUVs), System (Chassis, Sensors, Payloads, Navigation, Energy), Propulsion (Diesel/Gasoline, Hybrid, Electric, Others), Application (Commercial, Scientific Research, Defense & Security, Others), and Country: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity
Analysis of the Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) Market reveals emerging trends, consumer adoption rates, and competitive strategies among leading manufacturers worldwide.
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Asia Pacific unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) market will grow by 11.9% annually with a total addressable market cap of $15.17 billion over 2023-2032, driven by the rapid expansion in the navy and defense department of the military sector, the increasing need for autonomous underwater and remotely operated vehicles (AUVs/ROVs), extensive investments by governments in defense forces, and the widespread uptake of autonomous marine vehicles.
Highlighted with 34 tables and 67 figures, this 150-page report “Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) Market 2022-2032 by Vehicle Type (ROVs, AUVs), System (Chassis, Sensors, Payloads, Navigation, Energy), Propulsion (Diesel/Gasoline, Hybrid, Electric, Others), Application (Commercial, Scientific Research, Defense & Security, Others), and Country: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity” is based on a comprehensive research of the entire Asia Pacific unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) market and all its sub-segments through extensively detailed classifications. Profound analysis and assessment are generated from premium primary and secondary information sources with inputs derived from industry professionals across the value chain. The report is based on studies on 2020-2022 and provides forecast from 2023 till 2032 with 2022 as the base year. (Please note: The report will be updated before delivery so that the latest historical year is the base year, and the forecast covers at least 5 years over the base year.)
In-depth qualitative analyses include identification and investigation of the following aspects:
• Market Structure
• Growth Drivers
• Restraints and Challenges
• Emerging Product Trends & Market Opportunities
• Porter’s Fiver Forces
The trend and outlook of Asia Pacific market is forecast in optimistic, balanced, and conservative view by taking into account of COVID-19 and Russia-Ukraine conflict. The balanced (most likely) projection is used to quantify Asia Pacific unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) market in every aspect of the classification from perspectives of Vehicle Type, System, Propulsion, Application and Country.
Based on Vehicle Type, the Asia Pacific market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2022-2032 included in each section.
• ROVs
o Small Vehicles
o Light Work Class Vehicle
o High-Capacity Vehicles
o Heavy Work Class Vehicle
• AUVs
o Shallow AUVs
o Medium AUVs
o Large AUVs
Based on System, the Asia Pacific market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2022-2032 included in each section.
• Chassis
• Sensors and Automation
• Payloads
• Navigation
• Energy and Propulsion
• Communication
• Other Systems
By Propulsion, the Asia Pacific market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2022-2032 included in each section.
• Diesel/Gasoline Systems
• Hybrid Systems
• Electric Systems
• Other Propulsion Systems
By Application, the Asia Pacific market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2022-2032 included in each section.
• Commercial
o Offshore Drilling
o Survey & Seabed Mapping
o Pipeline/Cabling/Inspection
o Communication and Others
• Scientific Research
o Seabed Mapping & Imaging
o Oceanographic Studies
o Environmental Monitoring
o Other Research Applications
• Defense & Security
o Mine Counter Measures (MCM)
o Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)
o Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR)
o Security
o Transportation
o Other Defense Applications
• Other Applications
Geographically, the following national/local markets are fully investigated:
• Japan
• China
• South Korea
• Australia
• India
• Rest of APAC (further segmented into Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, New Zealand, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Philippines)
For each key country, detailed analysis and data for annual revenue ($ mn) are available for 2022-2032. The breakdown of national markets by Vehicle Type, System, and Application over the forecast years are also included.
The report also covers the current competitive scenario and the predicted trend; and profiles key vendors including market leaders and important emerging players.
Selected Key Players:
Atlas Elektronik GmbH
Bluefin Robotics Corporation (General Dynamics Corporation)
Boston Engineering Corporation
Bourbon
C-Innovation
DeepOcean AS
DOF Subsea AS
ECA Group
Forum Energy Technologies
Fugro Subsea Services Ltd.
Graal Tech
Hallin Marine
Harkand Andrews Survey
Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc.
Hydromea Sa
International Submarine Engineering (ISE) Ltd.
i-Tech (Subsea 7)
Kongsberg Groups
Kystdesign AS
L3Harris Technologies
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Oceaneering International Inc.
OceanServer Technology Inc.
Perry Slingsby Systems
SAAB AB
Saipem SpA
Schilling Robotics, LLC
Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd. (SMD)
TechnipFMC PLC
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
(Please note: The report will be updated before delivery so that the latest historical year is the base year, and the forecast covers at least 5 years over the base year.)
1 Introduction 8
1.1 Industry Definition and Research Scope 8
1.1.1 Industry Definition 8
1.1.2 Research Scope 9
1.2 Research Methodology 12
1.2.1 Overview of Market Research Methodology 12
1.2.2 Market Assumption 13
1.2.3 Secondary Data 13
1.2.4 Primary Data 13
1.2.5 Data Filtration and Model Design 14
1.2.6 Market Size/Share Estimation 15
1.2.7 Research Limitations 16
1.3 Executive Summary 17
2 Market Overview and Dynamics 20
2.1 Market Size and Forecast 20
2.1.1 Impact of COVID-19 on World Economy 21
2.1.2 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market 24
2.1.3 Impact of Russia-Ukraine Conflict: War Slows Economic Recovery 26
2.2 Major Growth Drivers 30
2.3 Market Restraints and Challenges 37
2.4 Emerging Opportunities and Market Trends 40
2.5 Porter’s Fiver Forces Analysis 44
3 Segmentation of Asia Pacific Market by Vehicle Type 48
3.1 Market Overview by Vehicle Type 48
3.2 ROVs 50
3.2.1 Small Vehicles 52
3.2.2 Light Work Class Vehicle 53
3.2.3 High-Capacity Vehicles 54
3.2.4 Heavy Work Class Vehicle 55
3.3 AUVs 56
3.3.1 Shallow AUVs 58
3.3.2 Medium AUVs 59
3.3.3 Large AUVs 60
4 Segmentation of Asia Pacific Market by System 61
4.1 Market Overview by System 61
4.2 Chassis 63
4.3 Sensors and Automation 64
4.4 Payloads 65
4.5 Navigation 66
4.6 Energy and Propulsion 67
4.7 Communication 68
4.8 Other Systems 69
5 Segmentation of Asia Pacific Market by Propulsion 70
5.1 Market Overview by Propulsion 70
5.2 Diesel/Gasoline Systems 72
5.3 Hybrid Systems 73
5.4 Electric Systems 74
5.5 Other Propulsion Systems 75
6 Segmentation of Asia Pacific Market by Application 76
6.1 Market Overview by Application 76
6.2 Commercial 78
6.2.1 Offshore Drilling 79
6.2.2 Survey & Seabed Mapping 80
6.2.3 Pipeline/Cabling/Inspection 81
6.2.4 Communication and Others 82
6.3 Scientific Research 83
6.3.1 Seabed Mapping & Imaging 85
6.3.2 Oceanographic Studies 86
6.3.3 Environmental Monitoring 87
6.3.4 Other Research Applications 88
6.4 Defense & Security 89
6.4.1 Mine Counter Measures (MCM) 91
6.4.2 Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) 92
6.4.3 Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) 93
6.4.4 Security 94
6.4.5 Transportation 95
6.4.6 Other Defense Applications 96
6.5 Other Applications 97
7 Asia-Pacific Market 2022-2032 by Country 98
7.1 Overview of Asia-Pacific Market 98
7.2 Japan 101
7.3 China 104
7.4 Australia 107
7.5 India 109
7.6 South Korea 111
7.7 Rest of APAC Region 113
8 Competitive Landscape 115
8.1 Overview of Key Vendors 115
8.2 New Product Launch, Partnership, Investment, and M&A 118
8.3 Company Profiles 119
Atlas Elektronik GmbH 119
Bluefin Robotics Corporation (General Dynamics Corporation) 121
Boston Engineering Corporation 122
Bourbon 123
C-Innovation 124
DeepOcean AS 125
DOF Subsea AS 126
ECA Group 127
Forum Energy Technologies 128
Fugro Subsea Services Ltd. 129
Graal Tech 130
Hallin Marine 131
Harkand Andrews Survey 132
Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc. 133
Hydromea Sa 134
International Submarine Engineering (ISE) Ltd. 135
i-Tech (Subsea 7) 136
Kongsberg Groups 137
Kystdesign AS 138
L3Harris Technologies 139
Lockheed Martin Corporation 140
Oceaneering International Inc. 141
OceanServer Technology Inc. 142
Perry Slingsby Systems 143
SAAB AB 144
Saipem SpA 145
Schilling Robotics, LLC 146
Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd. (SMD) 147
TechnipFMC PLC 148
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated 149
RELATED REPORTS 150
Tables & Figures:
List of Tables:
Table 1. Snapshot of Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market in Balanced Perspective, 2022-2032 18
Table 2. World Economic Outlook, 2021-2031 22
Table 3. World Economic Outlook, 2021-2023 23
Table 4. Scenarios for Economic Impact of Ukraine Crisis 27
Table 5. Main Product Trends and Market Opportunities in Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market 40
Table 6. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 48
Table 7. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market: ROVs by Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 51
Table 8. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market: AUVs by Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 57
Table 9. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by System, 2022-2032, $ mn 61
Table 10. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Propulsion, 2022-2032, $ mn 70
Table 11. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Application, 2022-2032, $ mn 76
Table 12. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market: Commercial Application by Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 78
Table 13. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market: Scientific Research by Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 84
Table 14. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market: Defense & Security by Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 90
Table 15. APAC Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Country, 2022-2032, $ mn 99
Table 16. Japan Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 103
Table 17. Japan Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by System, 2022-2032, $ mn 103
Table 18. Japan Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Application, 2022-2032, $ mn 103
Table 19. China Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 105
Table 20. China Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by System, 2022-2032, $ mn 105
Table 21. China Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Application, 2022-2032, $ mn 105
Table 22. Australia Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 108
Table 23. Australia Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by System, 2022-2032, $ mn 108
Table 24. Australia Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Application, 2022-2032, $ mn 108
Table 25. India Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 110
Table 26. India Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by System, 2022-2032, $ mn 110
Table 27. India Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Application, 2022-2032, $ mn 110
Table 28. South Korea Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 112
Table 29. South Korea Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by System, 2022-2032, $ mn 112
Table 30. South Korea Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Application, 2022-2032, $ mn 112
Table 31. Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market in Rest of APAC by Country/Region, 2022-2032, $ mn 114
Table 32. Atlas Elektronik GmbH: Company Snapshot 119
Table 33. Atlas Elektronik GmbH: Business Segmentation 120
Table 34. Atlas Elektronik GmbH: Product Portfolio 120List of Figures:
Figure 1. Research Method Flow Chart 12
Figure 2. Bottom-up Approach and Top-down Approach for Market Estimation 15
Figure 3. Asia Pacific Market Forecast in Optimistic, Conservative and Balanced Perspectives, 2022-2032 17
Figure 4. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market, 2022-2032, $ mn 20
Figure 5. Impact of COVID-19 on Business 24
Figure 6. Primary Drivers and Impact Factors of Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market 30
Figure 7. World Military Expenditure by Region, 1988–2022, $ billion 34
Figure 8. World Crude Oil Production, 2000-2021, million tons 35
Figure 9. World Gas Production, 1990-2021, bcm 36
Figure 10. Primary Restraints and Impact Factors of Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market 37
Figure 11. Investment Opportunity Analysis 41
Figure 12. Porter’s Fiver Forces Analysis of Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market 44
Figure 13. Breakdown of Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type, 2022-2032, % of Revenue 49
Figure 14. Asia Pacific Addressable Market Cap in 2023-2032 by Vehicle Type, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 49
Figure 15. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type: ROVs, 2022-2032, $ mn 50
Figure 16. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by ROVs: Small Vehicles, 2022-2032, $ mn 52
Figure 17. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by ROVs: Light Work Class Vehicle, 2022-2032, $ mn 53
Figure 18. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by ROVs: High-Capacity Vehicles, 2022-2032, $ mn 54
Figure 19. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by ROVs: Heavy Work Class Vehicle, 2022-2032, $ mn 55
Figure 20. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type: AUVs, 2022-2032, $ mn 56
Figure 21. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by AUVs: Shallow AUVs, 2022-2032, $ mn 58
Figure 22. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by AUVs: Medium AUVs, 2022-2032, $ mn 59
Figure 23. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by AUVs: Large AUVs, 2022-2032, $ mn 60
Figure 24. Breakdown of Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by System, 2022-2032, % of Sales Revenue 62
Figure 25. Asia Pacific Addressable Market Cap in 2023-2032 by System, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 62
Figure 26. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by System: Chassis, 2022-2032, $ mn 63
Figure 27. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by System: Sensors and Automation, 2022-2032, $ mn 64
Figure 28. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by System: Payloads, 2022-2032, $ mn 65
Figure 29. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by System: Navigation, 2022-2032, $ mn 66
Figure 30. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by System: Energy and Propulsion, 2022-2032, $ mn 67
Figure 31. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by System: Communication, 2022-2032, $ mn 68
Figure 32. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by System: Other Systems, 2022-2032, $ mn 69
Figure 33. Breakdown of Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Propulsion, 2022-2032, % of Sales Revenue 71
Figure 34. Asia Pacific Addressable Market Cap in 2023-2032 by Propulsion, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 71
Figure 35. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Propulsion: Diesel/Gasoline Systems, 2022-2032, $ mn 72
Figure 36. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Propulsion: Hybrid Systems, 2022-2032, $ mn 73
Figure 37. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Propulsion: Electric Systems, 2022-2032, $ mn 74
Figure 38. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Propulsion: Other Propulsion Systems, 2022-2032, $ mn 75
Figure 39. Breakdown of Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Application, 2022-2032, % of Revenue 77
Figure 40. Asia Pacific Addressable Market Cap in 2023-2032 by Application, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 77
Figure 41. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Application: Commercial, 2022-2032, $ mn 78
Figure 42. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Commercial Application: Offshore Drilling, 2022-2032, $ mn 79
Figure 43. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Commercial Application: Survey & Seabed Mapping, 2022-2032, $ mn 80
Figure 44. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Commercial Application: Pipeline/Cabling/Inspection, 2022-2032, $ mn 81
Figure 45. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Commercial Application: Communication and Others, 2022-2032, $ mn 82
Figure 46. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Application: Scientific Research, 2022-2032, $ mn 83
Figure 47. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Scientific Research: Seabed Mapping & Imaging, 2022-2032, $ mn 85
Figure 48. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Scientific Research: Oceanographic Studies, 2022-2032, $ mn 86
Figure 49. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Scientific Research: Environmental Monitoring, 2022-2032, $ mn 87
Figure 50. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Scientific Research: Other Research Applications, 2022-2032, $ mn 88
Figure 51. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Application: Defense & Security, 2022-2032, $ mn 89
Figure 52. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Defense & Security: Mine Counter Measures (MCM), 2022-2032, $ mn 91
Figure 53. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Defense & Security: Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), 2022-2032, $ mn 92
Figure 54. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Defense & Security: Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), 2022-2032, $ mn 93
Figure 55. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Defense & Security: Security, 2022-2032, $ mn 94
Figure 56. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Defense & Security: Transportation, 2022-2032, $ mn 95
Figure 57. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Defense & Security: Other Defense Applications, 2022-2032, $ mn 96
Figure 58. Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Application: Other Applications, 2022-2032, $ mn 97
Figure 59. Breakdown of APAC Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market by Country, 2022 and 2032, % of Revenue 99
Figure 60. Contribution to APAC 2023-2032 Cumulative Market by Country, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 100
Figure 61. Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market in Japan, 2022-2032, $ mn 102
Figure 62. Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market in China, 2022-2032, $ mn 104
Figure 63. Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market in Australia, 2022-2032, $ mn 107
Figure 64. Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market in India, 2022-2032, $ mn 109
Figure 65. Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market in South Korea, 2022-2032, $ mn 111
Figure 66. Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market in Rest of APAC, 2022-2032, $ mn 113
Figure 67. Growth Stage of Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Industry over the Forecast Period 115
Research Methodology:
Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) Market Size Estimation
To estimate market size and trends, we use a combination of top-down and bottom-up methods. This allows us to evaluate the market from various perspectives—by company, region, product type, and end users.
Our estimates are based on actual sales data, excluding any discounts. Segment breakdowns and market shares are calculated using weighted averages based on usage rates and average prices. Regional insights are determined by how widely a product or service is adopted in each area.
Key companies are identified through secondary sources like industry reports and company filings. We then verify revenue estimates and other key data points through primary research, including interviews with industry experts, company executives, and decision-makers.
We take into account all relevant factors that could influence the market and validate our findings with real-world input. Our final insights combine both qualitative and quantitative data to provide a well-rounded view. Please note, these estimates do not account for unexpected changes such as inflation, economic downturns, or policy shifts.
Data Source
Secondary Sources
This study draws on a wide range of secondary sources, including press releases, annual reports, non-profit organizations, industry associations, government agencies, and customs data. We also referred to reputable databases and directories such as Bloomberg, Wind Info, Hoovers, Factiva, Trading Economics, Statista, and others. Additional references include investor presentations, company filings (e.g., SEC), economic data, and documents from regulatory and industry bodies.
These sources were used to gather technical and market-focused insights, identify key players, analyze market segmentation and classification, and track major trends and developments across industries.
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As part of our primary research, we interviewed a variety of stakeholders from both the supply and demand sides to gather valuable qualitative and quantitative insights.
On the supply side, we spoke with product manufacturers, competitors, industry experts, research institutions, distributors, traders, and raw material suppliers. On the demand side, we engaged with business leaders, marketing and sales heads, technology and innovation directors, supply chain executives, and end users across key organizations.
These conversations helped us better understand market segmentation, pricing, applications, leading players, supply chains, demand trends, industry outlook, and key market dynamics—including risks, opportunities, barriers, and strategic developments.
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