Key Market Indicators
Sales of maritime transport in the UK are predicted to reach €21.7 billion by 2026, up from €18.2 billion in 2021. This represents an average annual increase of 2.7% since 2011. In 2021, the UK was the fourth-largest market, behind France (€18.2 billion). Denmark, France and the UK were the second, third and fourth largest markets, respectively. The number of vessels in the UK is expected to decline to 97,060 by 2026, from 105,040 in 2021. This equates to an average annual decrease of 1.3% since 2005. In 2021, the UK was the seventh-largest market, behind Germany (105,040 units). Italy, Denmark and Croatia were the second, third and fourth largest markets, respectively.