Nuclear Power Market, By Reactor Type (Pressurized Water Reactor and Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor, Boiling Water Reactor, High-temperature Gas-cooled Reactor, Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactor, and Other Reactor Types), By Application (Energy , Defence

The global nuclear power market is estimated to be valued at USD 36.72 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 48.68 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1% from 2025 to 2032. The global nuclear power market has been witnessing steady growth over the past few decades. Nuclear power is a low-carbon emission source of energy and plays a vital role in ensuring energy security for many nations. Countries worldwide are increasingly investing in new nuclear power plants as well as uprating the existing fleet to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Factors such as favorable government policies and initiatives supporting clean energy adoption, growing power demand coupled with need for continuous base-load power supply are fueling the demand for nuclear power. However, high capital cost of setting up new nuclear plants and public concerns over nuclear safety continue to restrain the faster growth of the nuclear power market.

Market Dynamics:

The global nuclear power market is driven by rising investments in new nuclear power projects. Many countries are focusing on expanding their nuclear power capacity to achieve energy security and transition to cleaner sources of electricity generation. Sustained growth in the global power sector owing to surging industrialization and urbanization worldwide have also augmented the demand for uninterrupted base-load power supply, propelling the uptake of nuclear energy. However, high initial setup costs associated with nuclear power plants continue to challenge faster adoption. Public concerns around nuclear safety and lack of long-term waste storage solutions also act as major retardants for the market. Meanwhile, technological advancements in small modular reactor designs and focus on improving used fuel management present significant growth opportunities for market players.

Key Features of the Study:

• This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global nuclear power market, and provides market size (US$ Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025–2032), considering 2024 as the base year.
• It elucidates potential revenue growth opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market.
• This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players.
• It profiles key players in the global nuclear power market based on the following parameters company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies.
• Key companies covered as a part of this study include GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Inc., Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, STP Nuclear Operating Company, SKODA JS AS, China National Nuclear Corporation, Bilfinger SE, BWX Technologies Inc., Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co. Ltd, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd, Bechtel Group Inc., Japan Atomic Power Co., Rosatom Corp., KEPCO Engineering & Construction, Areva, Framatome , Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, and SENPEC.
• Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics.
• The global Nuclear Power market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts.
• Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global nuclear power market.

• By Reactor Type:
• Pressurized Water Reactor and Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor
• Boiling Water Reactor
• High-temperature Gas-cooled Reactor
• Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactor
• Other Reactor Types
• By Application:
• Energy
• Defence
• Others
• By Region:
• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
• Company Profiles:
• GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Inc.
• Westinghouse Electric Company LLC
• STP Nuclear Operating Company
• SKODA JS AS
• China National Nuclear Corporation
• Bilfinger SE
• BWX Technologies Inc.
• Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co. Ltd
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd
• Bechtel Group Inc.
• Japan Atomic Power Co.
• Rosatom Corp.
• KEPCO Engineering & Construction
• Areva
• Framatome
• Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
• SENPEC