Global Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market

Global Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) Market 2022-2032 by Component (Hardware, Solutions & Services), Technology, Vehicle Type (Shallow, Medium, Large), Shape (Torpedo, Laminar Flow, Streamlined Rectangular, Multi-Hull), Propulsion (Electric, Mechanical, Others), Payload, Application (Oil & Gas, Military, Environmental, Oceanography, Archeology), Activity (Drilling, Construction, IRM, SES), and Region: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity

Global Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market

Global Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) Market 2022-2032 by Component (Hardware, Solutions & Services), Technology, Vehicle Type (Shallow, Medium, Large), Shape (Torpedo, Laminar Flow, Streamlined Rectangular, Multi-Hull), Propulsion (Electric, Mechanical, Others), Payload, Application (Oil & Gas, Military, Environmental, Oceanography, Archeology), Activity (Drilling, Construction, IRM, SES), and Region: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity


The Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) Market report highlights technological advancements, investment opportunities, and regulatory frameworks shaping the industry landscape through 2030.

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Global autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) market will reach $5.71 billion by 2032, growing by 15.2% annually over 2022-2032, driven by the rising deep-water oil & gas exploration activities coupled with growing demand from the defense sector, the increasing adoption of advanced AUV systems, and the technological advancements and innovation.

Highlighted with 83 tables and 126 figures, this 226-page report “Global Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) Market 2022-2032 by Component (Hardware, Solutions & Services), Technology, Vehicle Type (Shallow, Medium, Large), Shape (Torpedo, Laminar Flow, Streamlined Rectangular, Multi-Hull), Propulsion (Electric, Mechanical, Others), Payload, Application (Oil & Gas, Military, Environmental, Oceanography, Archeology), Activity (Drilling, Construction, IRM, SES), and Region: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity” is based on a comprehensive research of the entire global autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) 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 global 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 global autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) market in every aspect of the classification from perspectives of Component, Technology, Vehicle Type, Shape, Propulsion, Payload, Application, Activity, and Region.

Based on Component, the global market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2022-2032 included in each section.

• Hardware

• Solutions & Services

Based on Technology, the global market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2022-2032 included in each section.

• Imaging

• Sensors and Automation

• Steering and Positioning

• Navigation

• Energy and Propulsion

• Communication

• Other Technologies

By Vehicle Type, the global market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) and fleet in operation (units) for 2022-2032 included in each section.

• Shallow AUVs

• Medium AUVs

• Large AUVs

By Shape, the global market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2022-2032 included in each section.

• Torpedo

• Laminar Flow Body

• Streamlined Rectangular Style

• Multi-Hull Vehicle

By Propulsion System, the global market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) and fleet in operation (units) for 2022-2032 included in each section.

• Electric System

• Mechanical System

• Other Propulsion Systems

By Payload, the global market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2022-2032 included in each section.

• Cameras

• Sensors

• Synthetic Aperture Sonars

• Echo Sounders

• Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers

• Warning Systems

• Other Payloads

By Application, the global market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2022-2032 included in each section.

• Oil & Gas Industry

• Offshore Renewable Energy

• Military & Defense

• Environmental Security & Tracking

• Oceanography

• Archeology & Exploration

• Search & Salvage Operations

By Activity, the global market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2022-2032 included in each section.

• Drilling Support

• Construction Support

• Inspection, Repair and Maintenance (IRM)

• Subsea Engineering Services (SES)

• Other Activities

Geographically, the following regions together with the listed national/local markets are fully investigated:

• North America (U.S., Canada, and Mexico)

• Europe (Germany, UK, France, Spain, Norway, Russia, Rest of Europe; Rest of Europe is further segmented into Netherlands, Switzerland, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland, Italy, Denmark, and Finland)

• APAC (Japan, China, South Korea, Australia, India, and Rest of APAC; Rest of APAC is further segmented into Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, New Zealand, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Philippines)

• South America (Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Rest of South America)

• MEA (UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Rest of MEA)

For each region and country, detailed analysis and data of annual revenue ($ mn) and fleet in operation (units) are available for 2022-2032. The breakdown of all regional markets by country and the breakdown of each national market by Technology, Vehicle Type, 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 (General Dynamics)

Boeing

Boston Engineering Corporation

ECA Group

Fugro Subsea Services Ltd.

Graal Tech

Hydromea Sa

International Submarine Engineering (ISE) Ltd.

Kongsberg Groups

L3Harris Technologies

Lockheed Martin Corporation

OceanServer Technology Inc.

SAAB

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 11

1.1 Industry Definition and Research Scope 11

1.1.1 Industry Definition 11

1.1.2 Research Scope 12

1.2 Research Methodology 15

1.2.1 Overview of Market Research Methodology 15

1.2.2 Market Assumption 16

1.2.3 Secondary Data 16

1.2.4 Primary Data 16

1.2.5 Data Filtration and Model Design 17

1.2.6 Market Size/Share Estimation 18

1.2.7 Research Limitations 19

1.3 Executive Summary 20

2 Market Overview and Dynamics 24

2.1 Market Size and Forecast 24

2.1.1 Impact of COVID-19 on World Economy 27

2.1.2 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market 30

2.1.3 Impact of Russia-Ukraine Conflict: War Slows Economic Recovery 32

2.2 Major Growth Drivers 36

2.3 Market Restraints and Challenges 41

2.4 Emerging Opportunities and Market Trends 44

2.5 Porter’s Fiver Forces Analysis 48

3 Segmentation of Global Market by Component 52

3.1 Market Overview by Component 52

3.2 Hardware 54

3.3 Solutions & Services 55

4 Segmentation of Global Market by Technology 56

4.1 Market Overview by Technology 56

4.2 Imaging 58

4.3 Sensors and Automation 59

4.4 Steering and Positioning 60

4.5 Navigation 61

4.6 Energy and Propulsion 62

4.7 Communication 63

4.8 Other Technologies 64

5 Segmentation of Global Market by Vehicle Type 65

5.1 Market Overview by Vehicle Type 65

5.2 Shallow AUVs 68

5.3 Medium AUVs 70

5.4 Large AUVs 72

6 Segmentation of Global Market by Shape 74

6.1 Market Overview by Shape 74

6.2 Torpedo 76

6.3 Laminar Flow Body 77

6.4 Streamlined Rectangular Style 78

6.5 Multi-Hull Vehicle 79

7 Segmentation of Global Market by Propulsion System 80

7.1 Market Overview by Propulsion System 80

7.2 Electric System 83

7.3 Mechanical System 85

7.4 Other Propulsion Systems 87

8 Segmentation of Global Market by Payload 89

8.1 Market Overview by Payload 89

8.2 Cameras 91

8.3 Sensors 92

8.4 Synthetic Aperture Sonars 93

8.5 Echo Sounders 94

8.6 Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers 95

8.7 Warning Systems 96

8.8 Other Payloads 97

9 Segmentation of Global Market by Application 98

9.1 Market Overview by Application 98

9.2 Oil & Gas Industry 101

9.3 Offshore Renewable Energy 102

9.4 Military & Defense 103

9.5 Environmental Security & Tracking 104

9.6 Oceanography 105

9.7 Archeology & Exploration 106

9.8 Search & Salvage Operations 107

10 Segmentation of Global Market by Activity 108

10.1 Market Overview by Activity 108

10.2 Drilling Support 110

10.3 Construction Support 111

10.4 Inspection, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) 112

10.5 Subsea Engineering Services (SES) 113

10.6 Other Activities 114

11 Segmentation of Global Market by Region 115

11.1 Geographic Market Overview 2022-2032 115

11.2 North America Market 2022-2032 by Country 120

11.2.1 Overview of North America Market 120

11.2.2 U.S. 124

11.2.3 Canada 128

11.2.4 Mexico 131

11.3 European Market 2022-2032 by Country 134

11.3.1 Overview of European Market 134

11.3.2 Germany 138

11.3.3 U.K. 141

11.3.4 France 144

11.3.5 Spain 147

11.3.6 Norway 150

11.3.7 Russia 153

11.3.8 Rest of European Market 156

11.4 Asia-Pacific Market 2022-2032 by Country 158

11.4.1 Overview of Asia-Pacific Market 158

11.4.2 Japan 162

11.4.3 China 166

11.4.4 Australia 169

11.4.5 India 172

11.4.6 South Korea 175

11.4.7 Rest of APAC Region 178

11.5 South America Market 2022-2032 by Country 180

11.5.1 Argentina 183

11.5.2 Brazil 186

11.5.3 Chile 189

11.5.4 Rest of South America Market 192

11.6 MEA Market 2022-2032 by Country 193

11.6.1 UAE 196

11.6.2 Saudi Arabia 199

11.6.3 South Africa 202

11.6.4 Other National Markets 205

12 Competitive Landscape 206

12.1 Overview of Key Vendors 206

12.2 New Product Launch, Partnership, Investment, and M&A 209

12.3 Company Profiles 210

Atlas Elektronik GmbH 210

Bluefin Robotics (General Dynamics) 212

Boeing 213

Boston Engineering Corporation 214

ECA Group 215

Fugro Subsea Services Ltd. 216

Graal Tech 217

Hydromea Sa 218

International Submarine Engineering (ISE) Ltd. 219

Kongsberg Groups 220

L3Harris Technologies 221

Lockheed Martin Corporation 222

OceanServer Technology Inc. 223

SAAB 224

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated 225

RELATED REPORTS 226

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Research Methodology:
This research study involved the extensive usage of both primary and secondary data sources. The research process involved the study of various factors affecting the industry, including the government policy, market environment, competitive landscape, historical data, present trends in the market, technological innovation, upcoming technologies and the technical progress in related industry, and market risks, opportunities, market barriers and challenges. The following illustrative figure shows the market research methodology applied in this report.
Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) 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.

Market Size
  • Segmental value
  • Geographic Penetration
  • Product Adoption Rate for Different market
  • Journals, Websites, and Press Releases
  • Annual Reports and SEC Filings
  • Company Websites and Press Releases
  • Public and Paid Databases
  • Market Intellix Data Repository
Market Position of Top Company
  • Product Financials
  • Geographic value Mix
  • Total Company value
  • Business/Segmental value Mix
Qualitative Analysis
  • Influence Factors
  • Market Potential
  • Market Risks and Opportunities
  • Industry Trends
  • Geographical Features
  • Government Policies
  • Company Websites and Press Releases
  • Public and Paid Databases
  • Annual Reports
  • Industry Associations
  • Market Intellix Data Repository

Primary Sources

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.

Key Data Information from Primary Sources

Primary Sources Parameters Key Data
Market Segments(by Application, by Type)
  • Value by Type
  • Status and Forecast
  • Value by Application
  • Value by Regions, Status and Forecast (2025-2031)
  • Value Market Share by Type
  • Value Growth Rate by Type
  • Value by Application
  • Percentage and Growth Rate by Application
  • Value Growth Rate and Market Share by Regions
  • Market Size Status and Forecast (2025-2031)
Total Market
  • Overall Size, Status and Forecast
  • Market Size Status and Forecast (2025-2031)
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