North America 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 Country: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity
North America 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 Country: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity
Analysis of the North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) Market reveals emerging trends, consumer adoption rates, and competitive strategies among leading manufacturers worldwide.
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North America autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) market is projected to grow by 14.4% annually in the forecast period and reach 2.19 billion by 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 28 tables and 81 figures, this 145-page report “North America 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 Country: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity” is based on a comprehensive research of the entire North America 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 North America 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 North America autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) market in every aspect of the classification from perspectives of Component, Technology, Vehicle Type, Shape, Propulsion, Payload, Application, Activity, and Country.
Based on Component, the North America 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 North America 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 North America 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 North America 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 North America 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 North America 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 North America 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 North America 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 national/local markets are fully investigated:
• U.S.
• Canada
• Mexico
For each key country, detailed analysis and data for annual revenue ($ mn) are available for 2022-2032. The breakdown of national markets 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 9
1.1 Industry Definition and Research Scope 9
1.1.1 Industry Definition 9
1.1.2 Research Scope 10
1.2 Research Methodology 13
1.2.1 Overview of Market Research Methodology 13
1.2.2 Market Assumption 14
1.2.3 Secondary Data 14
1.2.4 Primary Data 14
1.2.5 Data Filtration and Model Design 15
1.2.6 Market Size/Share Estimation 16
1.2.7 Research Limitations 17
1.3 Executive Summary 18
2 Market Overview and Dynamics 21
2.1 Market Size and Forecast 21
2.1.1 Impact of COVID-19 on World Economy 24
2.1.2 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market 27
2.1.3 Impact of Russia-Ukraine Conflict: War Slows Economic Recovery 29
2.2 Major Growth Drivers 33
2.3 Market Restraints and Challenges 38
2.4 Emerging Opportunities and Market Trends 41
2.5 Porter’s Fiver Forces Analysis 45
3 Segmentation of North America Market by Component 49
3.1 Market Overview by Component 49
3.2 Hardware 51
3.3 Solutions & Services 52
4 Segmentation of North America Market by Technology 53
4.1 Market Overview by Technology 53
4.2 Imaging 55
4.3 Sensors and Automation 56
4.4 Steering and Positioning 57
4.5 Navigation 58
4.6 Energy and Propulsion 59
4.7 Communication 60
4.8 Other Technologies 61
5 Segmentation of North America Market by Vehicle Type 62
5.1 Market Overview by Vehicle Type 62
5.2 Shallow AUVs 65
5.3 Medium AUVs 67
5.4 Large AUVs 69
6 Segmentation of North America Market by Shape 71
6.1 Market Overview by Shape 71
6.2 Torpedo 73
6.3 Laminar Flow Body 74
6.4 Streamlined Rectangular Style 75
6.5 Multi-Hull Vehicle 76
7 Segmentation of North America Market by Propulsion System 77
7.1 Market Overview by Propulsion System 77
7.2 Electric System 80
7.3 Mechanical System 82
7.4 Other Propulsion Systems 84
8 Segmentation of North America Market by Payload 86
8.1 Market Overview by Payload 86
8.2 Cameras 88
8.3 Sensors 89
8.4 Synthetic Aperture Sonars 90
8.5 Echo Sounders 91
8.6 Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers 92
8.7 Warning Systems 93
8.8 Other Payloads 94
9 Segmentation of North America Market by Application 95
9.1 Market Overview by Application 95
9.2 Oil & Gas Industry 98
9.3 Offshore Renewable Energy 99
9.4 Military & Defense 100
9.5 Environmental Security & Tracking 101
9.6 Oceanography 102
9.7 Archeology & Exploration 103
9.8 Search & Salvage Operations 104
10 Segmentation of North America Market by Activity 105
10.1 Market Overview by Activity 105
10.2 Drilling Support 107
10.3 Construction Support 108
10.4 Inspection, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) 109
10.5 Subsea Engineering Services (SES) 110
10.6 Other Activities 111
11 North America Market 2022-2032 by Country 112
11.1 Overview of North America Market 112
11.2 U.S. 115
11.3 Canada 119
11.4 Mexico 122
12 Competitive Landscape 125
12.1 Overview of Key Vendors 125
12.2 New Product Launch, Partnership, Investment, and M&A 128
12.3 Company Profiles 129
Atlas Elektronik GmbH 129
Bluefin Robotics (General Dynamics) 131
Boeing 132
Boston Engineering Corporation 133
ECA Group 134
Fugro Subsea Services Ltd. 135
Graal Tech 136
Hydromea Sa 137
International Submarine Engineering (ISE) Ltd. 138
Kongsberg Groups 139
L3Harris Technologies 140
Lockheed Martin Corporation 141
OceanServer Technology Inc. 142
SAAB 143
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated 144
RELATED REPORTS 145
Tables & Figures:
List of Tables:
Table 1. Snapshot of North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market in Balanced Perspective, 2022-2032 19
Table 2. World Economic Outlook, 2021-2031 25
Table 3. World Economic Outlook, 2021-2023 26
Table 4. Scenarios for Economic Impact of Ukraine Crisis 30
Table 5. Main Product Trends and Market Opportunities in North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market 41
Table 6. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Component, 2022-2032, $ mn 49
Table 7. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Technology, 2022-2032, $ mn 53
Table 8. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 62
Table 9. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type, 2022-2032, units of Fleet in Operation 64
Table 10. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Shape, 2022-2032, $ mn 71
Table 11. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Propulsion System, 2022-2032, $ mn 77
Table 12. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Propulsion System, 2022-2032, units of Fleet in Operation 79
Table 13. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Payload, 2022-2032, $ mn 86
Table 14. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Application, 2022-2032, $ mn 95
Table 15. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Activity, 2022-2032, $ mn 105
Table 16. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Country, 2022-2032, $ mn 113
Table 17. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Technology, 2022-2032, $ mn 117
Table 18. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 117
Table 19. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Application, 2022-2032, $ mn 118
Table 20. Canada Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Technology, 2022-2032, $ mn 120
Table 21. Canada Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 120
Table 22. Canada Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Application, 2022-2032, $ mn 121
Table 23. Mexico Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Technology, 2022-2032, $ mn 123
Table 24. Mexico Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 123
Table 25. Mexico Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Application, 2022-2032, $ mn 124
Table 26. Atlas Elektronik GmbH: Company Snapshot 129
Table 27. Atlas Elektronik GmbH: Business Segmentation 130
Table 28. Atlas Elektronik GmbH: Product Portfolio 130List of Figures:
Figure 1. Research Method Flow Chart 13
Figure 2. Bottom-up Approach and Top-down Approach for Market Estimation 16
Figure 3. North America Market Forecast in Optimistic, Conservative and Balanced Perspectives, 2022-2032 18
Figure 4. Industry Value Chain Analysis 21
Figure 5. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Value, 2022-2032, $ mn 22
Figure 6. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Fleet in Operation, 2022-2032, unit 23
Figure 7. Impact of COVID-19 on Business 27
Figure 8. Primary Drivers and Impact Factors of North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market 33
Figure 9. World Oil & Gas Offshore and Deepwater Production, 1970-2020 36
Figure 10. World Crude Oil Production, 2000-2021, million tons 37
Figure 11. Primary Restraints and Impact Factors of North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market 38
Figure 12. Investment Opportunity Analysis 42
Figure 13. Porter’s Fiver Forces Analysis of North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market 45
Figure 14. Breakdown of North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Component, 2022-2032, % of Revenue 50
Figure 15. North America Addressable Market Cap in 2023-2032 by Component, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 50
Figure 16. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Component: Hardware, 2022-2032, $ mn 51
Figure 17. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Component: Solutions & Services, 2022-2032, $ mn 52
Figure 18. Breakdown of North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Technology, 2022-2032, % of Sales Revenue 54
Figure 19. North America Addressable Market Cap in 2023-2032 by Technology, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 54
Figure 20. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Technology: Imaging, 2022-2032, $ mn 55
Figure 21. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Technology: Sensors and Automation, 2022-2032, $ mn 56
Figure 22. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Technology: Steering and Positioning, 2022-2032, $ mn 57
Figure 23. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Technology: Navigation, 2022-2032, $ mn 58
Figure 24. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Technology: Energy and Propulsion, 2022-2032, $ mn 59
Figure 25. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Technology: Communication, 2022-2032, $ mn 60
Figure 26. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Technology: Other Technologies, 2022-2032, $ mn 61
Figure 27. Breakdown of North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type, 2022-2032, % of Sales Revenue 63
Figure 28. North America Addressable Market Cap in 2023-2032 by Vehicle Type, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 63
Figure 29. Breakdown of North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type, 2022-2032, % of Fleet in Operation 64
Figure 30. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type: Shallow AUVs, 2022-2032, $ mn 65
Figure 31. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type: Shallow AUVs, 2022-2032, unit 66
Figure 32. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type: Medium AUVs, 2022-2032, $ mn 67
Figure 33. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type: Medium AUVs, 2022-2032, unit 68
Figure 34. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type: Large AUVs, 2022-2032, $ mn 69
Figure 35. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type: Large AUVs, 2022-2032, unit 70
Figure 36. Breakdown of North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Shape, 2022-2032, % of Revenue 72
Figure 37. North America Addressable Market Cap in 2023-2032 by Shape, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 72
Figure 38. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Shape: Torpedo, 2022-2032, $ mn 73
Figure 39. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Shape: Laminar Flow Body, 2022-2032, $ mn 74
Figure 40. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Shape: Streamlined Rectangular Style, 2022-2032, $ mn 75
Figure 41. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Shape: Multi-Hull Vehicle, 2022-2032, $ mn 76
Figure 42. Breakdown of North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Propulsion System, 2022-2032, % of Revenue 78
Figure 43. North America Addressable Market Cap in 2023-2032 by Propulsion System, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 78
Figure 44. Breakdown of North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Propulsion System, 2022-2032, % of Fleet in Operation 79
Figure 45. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Propulsion System: Electric System, 2022-2032, $ mn 80
Figure 46. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Propulsion System: Electric System, 2022-2032, unit 81
Figure 47. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Propulsion System: Mechanical System, 2022-2032, $ mn 82
Figure 48. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Propulsion System: Mechanical System, 2022-2032, unit 83
Figure 49. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Propulsion System: Other Propulsion Systems, 2022-2032, $ mn 84
Figure 50. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Propulsion System: Other Propulsion Systems, 2022-2032, unit 85
Figure 51. Breakdown of North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Payload, 2022-2032, % of Revenue 86
Figure 52. North America Addressable Market Cap in 2023-2032 by Payload, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 87
Figure 53. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Payload: Cameras, 2022-2032, $ mn 88
Figure 54. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Payload: Sensors, 2022-2032, $ mn 89
Figure 55. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Payload: Synthetic Aperture Sonars, 2022-2032, $ mn 90
Figure 56. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Payload: Echo Sounders, 2022-2032, $ mn 91
Figure 57. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Payload: Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers, 2022-2032, $ mn 92
Figure 58. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Payload: Warning Systems, 2022-2032, $ mn 93
Figure 59. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Payload: Other Payloads, 2022-2032, $ mn 94
Figure 60. Breakdown of North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Application, 2022-2032, % of Revenue 95
Figure 61. North America Addressable Market Cap in 2023-2032 by Application, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 96
Figure 62. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Application: Oil & Gas Industry, 2022-2032, $ mn 98
Figure 63. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Application: Offshore Renewable Energy, 2022-2032, $ mn 99
Figure 64. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Application: Military & Defense, 2022-2032, $ mn 100
Figure 65. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Application: Environmental Security & Tracking, 2022-2032, $ mn 101
Figure 66. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Application: Oceanography, 2022-2032, $ mn 102
Figure 67. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Application: Archeology & Exploration, 2022-2032, $ mn 103
Figure 68. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Application: Search & Salvage Operations, 2022-2032, $ mn 104
Figure 69. Breakdown of North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Activity, 2022-2032, % of Revenue 105
Figure 70. North America Addressable Market Cap in 2023-2032 by Activity, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 106
Figure 71. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Activity: Drilling Support, 2022-2032, $ mn 107
Figure 72. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Activity: Construction Support, 2022-2032, $ mn 108
Figure 73. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Activity: Inspection, Repair and Maintenance (IRM), 2022-2032, $ mn 109
Figure 74. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Activity: Subsea Engineering Services (SES), 2022-2032, $ mn 110
Figure 75. North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Activity: Other Activities, 2022-2032, $ mn 111
Figure 76. Breakdown of North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Country, 2022 and 2032, % of Revenue 113
Figure 77. Contribution to North America 2023-2032 Cumulative Market by Country, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 114
Figure 78. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market, 2022-2032, $ mn 116
Figure 79. Canada Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market, 2022-2032, $ mn 119
Figure 80. Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market in Mexico, 2022-2032, $ mn 122
Figure 81. Growth Stage of North America Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Industry over the Forecast Period 125
Research Methodology:
North America 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.
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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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