Vietnam's shipbuilding industry is developing rapidly and has taken shape. Overall, the market size of Vietnam's shipbuilding industry has shown an upward trend in recent years, with sustained economic growth, industrial and supporting industry chain development promoting the development of its shipbuilding industry.
Benefiting from a long coastline bordering the Gulf of Thailand, the South China Sea and Tokyo Bay, Vietnam has the second highest number of international ports in ASEAN, after the Philippines. There are three major port cities along the Vietnamese coastline - Haiphong in the north, Ho Chi Minh City in the south and Da Nang in the central region. They are all leading container ports in Asia in terms of cargo capacity, with Ho Chi Minh City port cargo throughput accounting for the largest share of the Vietnamese market.
Meanwhile, the northern port of Hai Phong is a major port for international container traffic. Hai Phong International Container Terminal (HICT) can call large container ships, reducing the time and cost of shipping containers to northern Vietnam. With its strategic location, Da Nang manages cargo from the central region, linking Vietnam with Myanmar, Thailand and Laos.
While the rate of cargo movement through the country's seaports typically increases by an average of 10-15% per year, more investment is needed to develop the country's shipping fleet and ports due to rising freight rates and supply chain issues.
According to CRI, the capacity of ships built will reach US$ 680 million in 2032 and the CAGR in 2023 to 2032 is 6.0%
In terms of international trade activities, Vietnam ports ship components, machinery and raw materials to support its shipbuilding activities. Major import sources include South Korea, Japan, China and countries in the European region, among others. Vietnam's shipbuilding industry also exports ships to international markets, including merchant ships, offshore support vessels and fishing vessels; major export destinations include Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Due to the growth in global trade, offshore energy project development and increasing demand for specialized vessels, CRI expects a positive outlook for the Vietnamese shipbuilding industry from 2023 to 2027, with a growing Vietnamese shipbuilding market full of opportunities for growth. The adoption of advanced technology, emphasis on environmental protection and training of skilled labor are critical to remain competitive.
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