LNG Carrier companies

  • Report ID: 3825
  • Published Date: Aug 22, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Key LNG Carrier Market Players:

    South Korean and Chinese manufacturers presently dominate the LNG carrier market, with Hyundai Heavy Industries, Samsung Heavy Industries, and Daewoo Shipbuilding leveraging superior shipbuilding capacity and integrated gas containment technologies. European shipbuilders, including Meyer Werft and Fincantieri, compete in specialized segments concentrated on innovation and modular design in ships. Strategic moves by major players include enhanced investment in dual-fuel propulsion systems, digital twin implementation, and fleet decarbonization. US, Indian, and Malaysian shipbuilders are also increasingly winning contracts regionally with government backing and partnerships with energy-evolving majors. Global builders are also focusing on R&D partnerships and expanded capacity to meet the increased demand for LNG transport.

    Some of the key players operating in the LNG carrier market are listed below:

    Company Name

    Country of Origin

    Approx. Market Share (%)

    Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.

    South Korea

    18.5%

    Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.

    South Korea

    17.2%

    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

    South Korea

    15.6%

    China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC)

    China

    10.3%

    Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Group

    China

    7.5%

    Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG

    Germany

    xx%

    Fincantieri S.p.A.

    Italy

    xx%

    Austal Limited

    Australia

    xx%

    Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd

    Singapore

    xx%

    Cochin Shipyard Limited

    India

    xx%

    Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Bhd

    Malaysia

    xx%

    General Dynamics NASSCO

    United States

    xx%

    Philly Shipyard ASA

    United States

    xx%

    Chantiers de l'Atlantique

    France

    xx%

    Vard Group AS

    Norway

    xx%

    Here are a few areas of focus covered in the competitive landscape of the LNG carrier market:

    • Company Overview
    • Business Strategy
    • Key Product Offerings
    • Financial Performance
    • Key Performance Indicators
    • Risk Analysis
    • Recent Development
    • Regional Presence
    • SWOT Analysis

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

LNG Carrier Market in 2026 is estimated at USD 17.4 billion.

The global market size was more than USD 16.3 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of over 6.4%, reaching USD 30.2 billion revenue by 2035.

By 2035, the Asia Pacific LNG carrier market is expected to hold 34.6% of the market share due to LNG imports increasing, supportive policies, and transitioning away from traditional sources of energy to more decarbonized sources of energy.

The major players in the market include Gaztransport & Technigaz S.A., Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding Corporation, Teekay Lng Partners, L.P., Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., Dynagas LNG Partners LP., GasLog Ltd., BW Group, MISC Group, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha.
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