North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles (UMVs) Market 2022-2032 by Vehicle Type (UUVs, USVs, Others), Control Type (Remotely Operated, Autonomous), Propulsion (Diesel/Gasoline, Hybrid, Electric, Others), Application (Commercial, Scientific Research, Defense & Security), and Country: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity
North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles (UMVs) Market 2022-2032 by Vehicle Type (UUVs, USVs, Others), Control Type (Remotely Operated, Autonomous), Propulsion (Diesel/Gasoline, Hybrid, Electric, Others), Application (Commercial, Scientific Research, Defense & Security), and Country: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity
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North America unmanned maritime vehicles (UMVs) market is projected to grow by 9.7% annually in the forecast period and reach $4.16 billion by 2032, driven by 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 in various applications.
Highlighted with 29 tables and 42 figures, this 131-page report “North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles (UMVs) Market 2022-2032 by Vehicle Type (UUVs, USVs, Others), Control Type (Remotely Operated, Autonomous), Propulsion (Diesel/Gasoline, Hybrid, Electric, Others), Application (Commercial, Scientific Research, Defense & Security), and Country: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity” is based on comprehensive research of the entire North America unmanned maritime vehicles (UMVs) 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 unmanned maritime vehicles (UMVs) market in every aspect of the classification from perspectives of Vehicle Type, Control Type, Propulsion, Application, and Country.
Based on Vehicle Type, the North America market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2022-2032 included in each section.
• UUVs
o ROVs
o AUVs
• USVs
• Other UMVs
Based on Control Type, the North America market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2022-2032 included in each section.
• Remotely Operated UMVs
• Autonomous UMVs
By Propulsion, the North America 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 North America market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2022-2032 included in each section.
• Commercial (further split by ROVs, AUVs, USVs and Other UMVs)
• Scientific Research (further split by ROVs, AUVs, USVs and Other UMVs)
• Defense & Security (further split by ROVs, AUVs, USVs and Other UMVs)
• Other Applications
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 Vehicle Type, Control 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:
5G International Inc.
ASV Unmanned Marine Systems
Atlas Elektronik GmbH
BAE Systems plc
Boston Engineering Corporation
C-Innovation
Deep Trekker Inc.
DOF Subsea AS
ECA Group
Forum Energy Technologies
Fugro Subsea Services Ltd.
General Dynamics Mission Systems
Helix Energy Solutions
International Submarine Engineering (ISE) Ltd.
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.
i-Tech (Subsea 7)
iXblue
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA
Kystdesign AS
L3 Harris Technologies Inc.
Liquid Robotics
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Marine Tech SAS
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Ocean Aero, Inc.
Oceaneering International, Inc.
Ocius Technology Ltd.
Perry Slingsby Systems Limited
QinetiQ Maritime Autonomy Centre (QMAC)
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.
SAAB SEAEYE LTD.
Saipem (Sonsub)
Schilling Robotics, LLC
SeaRobotics Corporation
Seebyte Ltd.
SimpleUnmanned, LLC.
Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd. (SMD)
Teledyne Technologies Inc.
Textron Inc.
Thales S.A.
(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 7
1.1 Industry Definition and Research Scope 7
1.1.1 Industry Definition 7
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 19
2.1 Market Size and Forecast 19
2.1.1 Impact of COVID-19 on World Economy 20
2.1.2 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market 23
2.1.3 Impact of Russia-Ukraine Conflict: War Slows Economic Recovery 25
2.2 Major Growth Drivers 29
2.3 Market Restraints and Challenges 35
2.4 Emerging Opportunities and Market Trends 38
2.5 Porter’s Fiver Forces Analysis 42
3 Segmentation of North America Market by Vehicle Type 46
3.1 Market Overview by Vehicle Type 46
3.2 UUVs 48
3.2.1 ROVs 50
3.2.2 AUVs 53
3.3 USVs 55
3.4 Other UMVs 56
4 Segmentation of North America Market by Control Type 57
4.1 Market Overview by Control Type 57
4.2 Remotely Operated UMVs 59
4.3 Autonomous UMVs 60
5 Segmentation of North America Market by Propulsion 61
5.1 Market Overview by Propulsion 61
5.2 Diesel/Gasoline Systems 63
5.3 Hybrid Systems 64
5.4 Electric Systems 65
5.5 Other Propulsion Systems 66
6 Segmentation of North America Market by Application 67
6.1 Market Overview by Application 67
6.2 Commercial 69
6.3 Scientific Research 70
6.4 Defense & Security 72
6.5 Other Applications 74
7 North America Market 2022-2032 by Country 75
7.1 Overview of North America Market 75
7.2 U.S. 78
7.3 Canada 81
7.4 Mexico 83
8 Competitive Landscape 85
8.1 Overview of Key Vendors 85
8.2 New Product Launch, Partnership, Investment, and M&A 89
8.3 Company Profiles 90
5G International Inc. 90
ASV Unmanned Marine Systems 92
Atlas Elektronik GmbH 93
BAE Systems plc 94
Boston Engineering Corporation 95
C-Innovation 96
Deep Trekker Inc. 97
DOF Subsea AS 98
ECA Group 99
Forum Energy Technologies 100
Fugro Subsea Services Ltd. 101
General Dynamics Mission Systems 102
Helix Energy Solutions 103
International Submarine Engineering (ISE) Ltd. 104
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. 105
i-Tech (Subsea 7) 106
iXblue 107
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA 108
Kystdesign AS 109
L3 Harris Technologies Inc. 110
Liquid Robotics 111
Lockheed Martin Corporation 112
Marine Tech SAS 113
Northrop Grumman Corporation 114
Ocean Aero, Inc. 115
Oceaneering International, Inc. 116
Ocius Technology Ltd. 117
Perry Slingsby Systems Limited 118
QinetiQ Maritime Autonomy Centre (QMAC) 119
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. 120
SAAB SEAEYE LTD. 121
Saipem (Sonsub) 122
Schilling Robotics, LLC 123
SeaRobotics Corporation 124
Seebyte Ltd. 125
SimpleUnmanned, LLC. 126
Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd. (SMD) 127
Teledyne Technologies Inc. 128
Textron Inc. 129
Thales S.A. 130
RELATED REPORTS 131
Tables & Figures:
List of Tables:
Table 1. Snapshot of North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market in Balanced Perspective, 2022-2032 18
Table 2. World Economic Outlook, 2021-2031 21
Table 3. World Economic Outlook, 2021-2023 22
Table 4. Scenarios for Economic Impact of Ukraine Crisis 26
Table 5. Main Product Trends and Market Opportunities in North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market 38
Table 6. North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 46
Table 7. North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market: UUVs by Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 48
Table 8. Classifications of ROVs by Type 52
Table 9. North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market by Control Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 57
Table 10. North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market by Propulsion, 2022-2032, $ mn 61
Table 11. North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market by Application, 2022-2032, $ mn 67
Table 12. North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market: Commercial Application by Vehicle Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 69
Table 13. North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market: Scientific Research by Vehicle Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 71
Table 14. North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market: Defense & Security by Vehicle Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 73
Table 15. North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market by Country, 2022-2032, $ mn 76
Table 16. U.S. Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 80
Table 17. U.S. Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market by Control Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 80
Table 18. U.S. Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market by Application, 2022-2032, $ mn 80
Table 19. Canada Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 82
Table 20. Canada Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market by Control Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 82
Table 21. Canada Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market by Application, 2022-2032, $ mn 82
Table 22. Mexico Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 84
Table 23. Mexico Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market by Control Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 84
Table 24. Mexico Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market by Application, 2022-2032, $ mn 84
Table 25. Market Share of World Work-Class ROVs by Manufacturer, % Capex 87
Table 26. Market Share of World Work-Class ROVs by Operator, % Capex 87
Table 27. 5G International Inc.: Company Snapshot 90
Table 28. 5G International Inc.: Business Segmentation 91
Table 29. 5G International Inc.: Product Portfolio 91
List of Figures:
Figure 1. Research Method Flow Chart 12
Figure 2. Bottom-up Approach and Top-down Approach for Market Estimation 15
Figure 3. North America Market Forecast in Optimistic, Conservative and Balanced Perspectives, 2022-2032 17
Figure 4. North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market, 2022-2032, $ mn 19
Figure 5. Impact of COVID-19 on Business 23
Figure 6. Primary Drivers and Impact Factors of North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market 29
Figure 7. World Oil & Gas Offshore and Deepwater Production, 1970-2020 32
Figure 8. World Military Expenditure by Region, 1988–2022, $ billion 34
Figure 9. Primary Restraints and Impact Factors of North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market 35
Figure 10. Investment Opportunity Analysis 39
Figure 11. Porter’s Fiver Forces Analysis of North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market 42
Figure 12. Breakdown of North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type, 2022-2032, % of Revenue 47
Figure 13. North America Addressable Market Cap in 2023-2032 by Vehicle Type, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 47
Figure 14. North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type: UUVs, 2022-2032, $ mn 48
Figure 15. North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market by UUVs: ROVs, 2022-2032, $ mn 50
Figure 16. World Remotely Operated Vehicle Market by Fleet in Operation, 2022-2032, unit 51
Figure 17. North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market by UUVs: AUVs, 2022-2032, $ mn 53
Figure 18. World Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market by Fleet in Operation, 2022-2032, unit 54
Figure 19. North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type: USVs, 2022-2032, $ mn 55
Figure 20. North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type: Other UMVs, 2022-2032, $ mn 56
Figure 21. Breakdown of North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market by Control Type, 2022-2032, % of Sales Revenue 58
Figure 22. North America Addressable Market Cap in 2023-2032 by Control Type, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 58
Figure 23. North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market by Control Type: Remotely Operated UMVs, 2022-2032, $ mn 59
Figure 24. North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market by Control Type: Autonomous UMVs, 2022-2032, $ mn 60
Figure 25. Breakdown of North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market by Propulsion, 2022-2032, % of Sales Revenue 62
Figure 26. North America Addressable Market Cap in 2023-2032 by Propulsion, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 62
Figure 27. North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market by Propulsion: Diesel/Gasoline Systems, 2022-2032, $ mn 63
Figure 28. North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market by Propulsion: Hybrid Systems, 2022-2032, $ mn 64
Figure 29. North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market by Propulsion: Electric Systems, 2022-2032, $ mn 65
Figure 30. North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market by Propulsion: Other Propulsion Systems, 2022-2032, $ mn 66
Figure 31. Breakdown of North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market by Application, 2022-2032, % of Revenue 68
Figure 32. North America Addressable Market Cap in 2023-2032 by Application, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 68
Figure 33. North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market by Application: Commercial, 2022-2032, $ mn 69
Figure 34. North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market by Application: Scientific Research, 2022-2032, $ mn 70
Figure 35. North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market by Application: Defense & Security, 2022-2032, $ mn 72
Figure 36. North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market by Application: Other Applications, 2022-2032, $ mn 74
Figure 37. Breakdown of North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market by Country, 2022 and 2032, % of Revenue 76
Figure 38. Contribution to North America 2023-2032 Cumulative Market by Country, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 77
Figure 39. U.S. Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market, 2022-2032, $ mn 79
Figure 40. Canada Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market, 2022-2032, $ mn 81
Figure 41. Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Market in Mexico, 2022-2032, $ mn 83
Figure 42. Growth Stage of North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Industry over the Forecast Period 85
Research Methodology:
North America Unmanned Maritime Vehicles (UMVs) 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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