North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) Market 2022-2032 by Vehicle Type (Remotely Operated, Autonomous), Vehicle Size (Small, Medium, Large, Extra-large), Component (Chassis, Payload, Imaging, Sensors), Propulsion (Diesel/Gasoline, Hybrid, Electric), Hull Type (Twin, Single, Triple, Rigid Inflatable), Endurance (<100 h, 100-500 h, 500-1000 h, >1000 h), Speed (<10 Knots, 10-30 Knots, >30 Knots), Application (Defense & Security, Commercial, Scientific Research), and Country: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity
North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) Market 2022-2032 by Vehicle Type (Remotely Operated, Autonomous), Vehicle Size (Small, Medium, Large, Extra-large), Component (Chassis, Payload, Imaging, Sensors), Propulsion (Diesel/Gasoline, Hybrid, Electric), Hull Type (Twin, Single, Triple, Rigid Inflatable), Endurance (<100 h, 100-500 h, 500-1000 h, >1000 h), Speed (<10 Knots, 10-30 Knots, >30 Knots), Application (Defense & Security, Commercial, Scientific Research), and Country: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity
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North America unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) market is projected to grow by 11.2% annually in the forecast period and reach $1.41 billion by 2032, driven by the rising demand for ocean exploitation and oil & gas production, environmental monitoring and surveillance, responding to changing climate threats, increasing regional tensions and military applications of USVs.
Highlighted with 30 tables and 66 figures, this 134-page report “North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) Market 2022-2032 by Vehicle Type (Remotely Operated, Autonomous), Vehicle Size (Small, Medium, Large, Extra-large), Component (Chassis, Payload, Imaging, Sensors), Propulsion (Diesel/Gasoline, Hybrid, Electric), Hull Type (Twin, Single, Triple, Rigid Inflatable), Endurance (<100 h, 100-500 h, 500-1000 h, >1000 h), Speed (<10 Knots, 10-30 Knots, >30 Knots), Application (Defense & Security, Commercial, Scientific Research), and Country: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity” is based on a comprehensive research of the entire North America unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) 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 surface vehicles (USVs) market in every aspect of the classification from perspectives of Vehicle Type, Vehicle Size, Component, Propulsion, Hull Type, Endurance, Speed, 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.
• Remotely Operated USVs
• Autonomous USVs
Based on Vehicle Size, the North America market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2022-2032 included in each section.
• Small USVs
• Medium USVs
• Large USVs
• Extra-large USVs
By Component, the North America market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2022-2032 included in each section.
• Chassis
• Payload
• Imaging System
• Sensors and Automation Systems
• Steering and Positioning
• Navigation System
• Energy and Propulsion
• Other Components
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 Hull Type, the North America market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2022-2032 included in each section.
• Catamaran (Twin Hulls)
• Kayak (Single Hull)
• Trimaran (Triple Hulls)
• Rigid Inflatable Hull
By Endurance, the North America market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2022-2032 included in each section.
• < 100 Hours
• 100-500 Hours
• 500-1000 Hours
• >1000 Hours
By Speed, the North America market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2022-2032 included in each section.
• Less Than 10 Knots
• 10-30 Knots
• More Than 30 Knots
By Application, the North America market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2022-2032 included in each section.
• Defense & Security
o Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR)
o Mine Counter Measures (MCM)
o Maritime Security
o Military Training and Tests
o Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)
o Drug Interdiction & Unlawful Immigration
o Host Platform (Launch and Recovery)
o Communication Assurance
o Counter-Piracy
o Other Defense & Security Applications
• Commercial
o Oil & Gas Exploration
o Ocean Data Collection
o Other Commercial Applications
• Scientific Research
o Seabed Mapping
o Environmental Monitoring and Compliance
o Oceanographic & Hydrographic Studies
o Other Scientific Research Applications
• 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, Vehicle Size, 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
Deep Ocean Engineering Inc.
ECA Group
Elbit Systems Ltd.
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.
Liquid Robotics Inc.
Marine Tech SAS
Ocean Aero, Inc.
Ocius Technology Ltd.
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.
Saildrone Inc.
SeaRobotics Corporation
Seebyte Ltd.
SimpleUnmanned, LLC.
Teledyne Technologies Inc.
Textron Inc.
(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 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 22
2.1.2 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market 25
2.1.3 Impact of Russia-Ukraine Conflict: War Slows Economic Recovery 27
2.2 Major Growth Drivers 31
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 Vehicle Type 49
3.1 Market Overview by Vehicle Type 49
3.2 Remotely Operated USVs 51
3.3 Autonomous USVs 52
4 Segmentation of North America Market by Vehicle Size 53
4.1 Market Overview by Vehicle Size 53
4.2 Small USVs 55
4.3 Medium USVs 56
4.4 Large USVs 57
4.5 Extra-large USVs 58
5 Segmentation of North America Market by Component 59
5.1 Market Overview by Component 59
5.2 Chassis 61
5.3 Payload 62
5.4 Imaging System 63
5.5 Sensors and Automation Systems 64
5.6 Steering and Positioning 65
5.7 Navigation System 66
5.8 Energy and Propulsion 67
5.9 Other Components 68
6 Segmentation of North America Market by Propulsion 69
6.1 Market Overview by Propulsion 69
6.2 Diesel/Gasoline Systems 71
6.3 Hybrid Systems 72
6.4 Electric Systems 73
6.5 Other Propulsion Systems 74
7 Segmentation of North America Market by Hull Type 75
7.1 Market Overview by Hull Type 75
7.2 Catamaran (Twin Hulls) 77
7.3 Kayak (Single Hull) 78
7.4 Trimaran (Triple Hulls) 79
7.5 Rigid Inflatable Hull 80
8 Segmentation of North America Market by Endurance 81
8.1 Market Overview by Endurance 81
8.2 < 100 Hours 83
8.3 100-500 Hours 84
8.4 500-1000 Hours 85
8.5 >1000 Hours 86
9 Segmentation of North America Market by Speed 87
9.1 Market Overview by Speed 87
9.2 Less Than 10 Knots 89
9.3 10-30 Knots 90
9.4 More Than 30 Knots 91
10 Segmentation of North America Market by Application 92
10.1 Market Overview by Application 92
10.2 Defense & Security 95
10.3 Commercial 97
10.4 Scientific Research 98
10.5 Other Applications 99
11 North America Market 2022-2032 by Country 100
11.1 Overview of North America Market 100
11.2 U.S. 103
11.3 Canada 106
11.4 Mexico 108
12 Competitive Landscape 110
12.1 Overview of Key Vendors 110
12.2 New Product Launch, Partnership, Investment, and M&A 114
12.3 Company Profiles 115
5G International Inc. 115
ASV Unmanned Marine Systems 117
Atlas Elektronik GmbH 118
Deep Ocean Engineering Inc. 119
ECA Group 120
Elbit Systems Ltd. 121
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. 122
Liquid Robotics Inc. 123
Marine Tech SAS 124
Ocean Aero, Inc. 125
Ocius Technology Ltd. 126
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. 127
Saildrone Inc. 128
SeaRobotics Corporation 129
Seebyte Ltd. 130
SimpleUnmanned, LLC. 131
Teledyne Technologies Inc. 132
Textron Inc. 133
RELATED REPORTS 134
Tables & Figures:
List of Tables:
Table 1. Snapshot of North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market in Balanced Perspective, 2022-2032 19
Table 2. World Economic Outlook, 2021-2031 23
Table 3. World Economic Outlook, 2021-2023 24
Table 4. Scenarios for Economic Impact of Ukraine Crisis 28
Table 5. Main Product Trends and Market Opportunities in North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market 41
Table 6. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 49
Table 7. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Vehicle Size, 2022-2032, $ mn 53
Table 8. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Component, 2022-2032, $ mn 59
Table 9. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Propulsion, 2022-2032, $ mn 69
Table 10. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Hull Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 75
Table 11. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Endurance, 2022-2032, $ mn 81
Table 12. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Speed, 2022-2032, $ mn 87
Table 13. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Application, 2022-2032, $ mn 92
Table 14. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market: Defense & Security by Application, 2022-2032, $ mn 96
Table 15. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market: Commercial Applications by Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 97
Table 16. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market: Scientific Research by Application, 2022-2032, $ mn 98
Table 17. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Country, 2022-2032, $ mn 101
Table 18. U.S. Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 105
Table 19. U.S. Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Vehicle Size, 2022-2032, $ mn 105
Table 20. U.S. Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Application, 2022-2032, $ mn 105
Table 21. Canada Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 107
Table 22. Canada Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Vehicle Size, 2022-2032, $ mn 107
Table 23. Canada Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Application, 2022-2032, $ mn 107
Table 24. Mexico Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 109
Table 25. Mexico Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Vehicle Size, 2022-2032, $ mn 109
Table 26. Mexico Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Application, 2022-2032, $ mn 109
Table 27. Product Offering of Key USV Vendors 112
Table 28. 5G International Inc.: Company Snapshot 115
Table 29. 5G International Inc.: Business Segmentation 116
Table 30. 5G International Inc.: Product Portfolio 116List 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. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market, 2022-2032, $ mn 21
Figure 5. Impact of COVID-19 on Business 25
Figure 6. Primary Drivers and Impact Factors of North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market 31
Figure 7. World Military Expenditure by Region, 1988–2022, $ billion 35
Figure 8. The Share of World Military Expenditure of the 15 Countries with the Highest Spending in 2022 37
Figure 9. Primary Restraints and Impact Factors of North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market 38
Figure 10. Investment Opportunity Analysis 42
Figure 11. Porter’s Fiver Forces Analysis of North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market 45
Figure 12. Breakdown of North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type, 2022-2032, % of Revenue 50
Figure 13. North America Addressable Market Cap in 2023-2032 by Vehicle Type, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 50
Figure 14. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type: Remotely Operated USVs, 2022-2032, $ mn 51
Figure 15. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Vehicle Type: Autonomous USVs, 2022-2032, $ mn 52
Figure 16. Breakdown of North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Vehicle Size, 2022-2032, % of Sales Revenue 54
Figure 17. North America Addressable Market Cap in 2023-2032 by Vehicle Size, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 54
Figure 18. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Vehicle Size: Small USVs, 2022-2032, $ mn 55
Figure 19. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Vehicle Size: Medium USVs, 2022-2032, $ mn 56
Figure 20. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Vehicle Size: Large USVs, 2022-2032, $ mn 57
Figure 21. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Vehicle Size: Extra-large USVs, 2022-2032, $ mn 58
Figure 22. Breakdown of North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Component, 2022-2032, % of Sales Revenue 60
Figure 23. North America Addressable Market Cap in 2023-2032 by Component, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 60
Figure 24. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Component: Chassis, 2022-2032, $ mn 61
Figure 25. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Component: Payload, 2022-2032, $ mn 62
Figure 26. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Component: Imaging System, 2022-2032, $ mn 63
Figure 27. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Component: Sensors and Automation Systems, 2022-2032, $ mn 64
Figure 28. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Component: Steering and Positioning, 2022-2032, $ mn 65
Figure 29. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Component: Navigation System, 2022-2032, $ mn 66
Figure 30. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Component: Energy and Propulsion, 2022-2032, $ mn 67
Figure 31. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Component: Other Components, 2022-2032, $ mn 68
Figure 32. Breakdown of North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Propulsion, 2022-2032, % of Revenue 70
Figure 33. North America Addressable Market Cap in 2023-2032 by Propulsion, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 70
Figure 34. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Propulsion: Diesel/Gasoline Systems, 2022-2032, $ mn 71
Figure 35. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Propulsion: Hybrid Systems, 2022-2032, $ mn 72
Figure 36. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Propulsion: Electric Systems, 2022-2032, $ mn 73
Figure 37. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Propulsion: Other Propulsion Systems, 2022-2032, $ mn 74
Figure 38. Breakdown of North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Hull Type, 2022-2032, % of Revenue 76
Figure 39. North America Addressable Market Cap in 2023-2032 by Hull Type, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 76
Figure 40. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Hull Type: Catamaran (Twin Hulls), 2022-2032, $ mn 77
Figure 41. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Hull Type: Kayak (Single Hull), 2022-2032, $ mn 78
Figure 42. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Hull Type: Trimaran (Triple Hulls), 2022-2032, $ mn 79
Figure 43. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Hull Type: Rigid Inflatable Hull, 2022-2032, $ mn 80
Figure 44. Breakdown of North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Endurance, 2022-2032, % of Revenue 81
Figure 45. North America Addressable Market Cap in 2023-2032 by Endurance, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 82
Figure 46. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Endurance: < 100 Hours, 2022-2032, $ mn 83
Figure 47. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Endurance: 100-500 Hours, 2022-2032, $ mn 84
Figure 48. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Endurance: 500-1000 Hours, 2022-2032, $ mn 85
Figure 49. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Endurance: >1000 Hours, 2022-2032, $ mn 86
Figure 50. Breakdown of North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Speed, 2022-2032, % of Revenue 87
Figure 51. North America Addressable Market Cap in 2023-2032 by Speed, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 88
Figure 52. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Speed: Less Than 10 Knots, 2022-2032, $ mn 89
Figure 53. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Speed: 10-30 Knots, 2022-2032, $ mn 90
Figure 54. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Speed: More Than 30 Knots, 2022-2032, $ mn 91
Figure 55. Breakdown of North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Application, 2022-2032, % of Revenue 92
Figure 56. North America Addressable Market Cap in 2023-2032 by Application, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 93
Figure 57. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Application: Defense & Security, 2022-2032, $ mn 95
Figure 58. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Application: Commercial, 2022-2032, $ mn 97
Figure 59. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Application: Scientific Research, 2022-2032, $ mn 98
Figure 60. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Application: Other Applications, 2022-2032, $ mn 99
Figure 61. Breakdown of North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Country, 2022 and 2032, % of Revenue 101
Figure 62. Contribution to North America 2023-2032 Cumulative Market by Country, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 102
Figure 63. U.S. Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market, 2022-2032, $ mn 104
Figure 64. Canada Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market, 2022-2032, $ mn 106
Figure 65. Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market in Mexico, 2022-2032, $ mn 108
Figure 66. Growth Stage of North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Industry over the Forecast Period 110
Research Methodology:
North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) 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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