Shipbuilding: China vs World 2025 (Latest Data & Historical Trends)
Shipbuilding completions comparison. China builds 45%+ of global ships.
Quick Answer
China built 23 million CGT of ships in 2025, 52.5% of global output. From 13.2% in 2000, China became the world's largest shipbuilder. China builds over half of global ships. Data from Clarksons covers 2000-2025.
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Data Table
4 data points| Year | China | World total | World minus china | China share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3.4 | 25.8 | 22.4 | 13.2 |
| 2010 | 15.2 | 35.8 | 20.6 | 42.5 |
| 2020 | 21.5 | 40.5 | 19 | 53.1 |
| 2025 | 23 | 43.8 | 20.8 | 52.5 |
About This Dataset
Shipbuilding completions comparison. China builds 45%+ of global ships.
China's Shipbuilding: China vs World in 2025 was N/A (Million CGT). The dataset spans 4 data points from 2000 to 2025, updated yearly.
API
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Citation Format:
China Data Portal (2026). Shipbuilding: China vs World. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/shipbuilding-china-vs-world/
Primary Source:
Clarksons Research
Last Updated:
2026-06-10T11:50:33.955Z
API Access:
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What is China's Shipbuilding: China vs World in 2025?
China's Shipbuilding: China vs World data for 2025 is available with 4 data points covering 2000 to 2025.
Where can I download Shipbuilding: China vs World data?
You can download Shipbuilding: China vs World data from China Data Portal via our free API at https://chinadata.live/api/v2/data/shipbuilding-china-vs-world. Data is available in JSON and CSV formats.
What is the data range for Shipbuilding: China vs World?
The Shipbuilding: China vs World dataset covers 2000 to 2025, with 4 data points. Data source: Clarksons Research.