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ⓘ 8th Edition 2026Revenue: USD Million/BillionVolume/Consumption: Unit
Bulk Carrier Ships Market Analysis 2026
Global Bulk Carrier Ships market size was $374.24 Billion in 2022 and it is forecasted to reach $412.36 Billion by 2030. Bulk Carrier Ships Industry's Compound Annual Growth Rate will be 4.4% from 2023 to 2030. Download a free sample with data verified by Sneha Singh
In 2022, Geared Bulk carrier segment has accounted for maximum revenue share of 34.6% in Bulk Carrier Ships market!
Geared bulk carriers are made up with hatchways and alongside are equipped with cranes and transporters. This segment has dominated the market in year 2022 as equipped cranes allows easy loading and unloading processes. Further, the design of geared bulk carrier is done in such a way that it can carry multiple numbers of cargoes on it and can be transported to any region.
However, combined bulk carrier segment will grow at a high CAGR during the forecast period. This can be attributed to its special design which offers flexibility to transport both solid and liquid goods.
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Bulk Carrier Ships Industry News
August 2022, Navios Maritime Partners has acquired dry bulk fleet:
Navios Maritime Partners L.P has announced that company is going to acquire a bulk fleet of 36 ships from its parent company Navios Maritime Holdings, for $835 Mn. This acquisition will increase their total capacity by 3.9 Mn DWT.
January 2023, Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. acquires Modern Ultramax Bulkcarrier:
Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. has announced the acquisition of Ultramax bulkcarrier for $24.3 million in order to expand its fleet with the purchase of a high-specification.
November 2022, Castor Maritime has entered into container sector with double acquisition:
Castor Maritime has made a move into the container shipping sector with a double sub-panamax purchase. The deal costs $50.75 Million with charters attached at “attractive levels. The company now owns 20 bulk carriers and eight tankers.
November 2022, Matson has invested $1 Billion in three new container ships:
Matson has ordered 3 new 3,600 TEU container vessels at Philly Shipyards. The company has signed a contract with U.S. based Philly Shipyards which is costing almost a billion.
January 2023, MOL and Mitsui has acquired AiP for Large Ammonia-powered Bulk Carrier:
Mitsui & Co., Ltd. along with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. has announced that they got an approval in Principle (AiP) from the Nippon Kaiji Kyokai for the design of a large ammonia-powered bulk carrier. Both the companies have jointly determined the size and specifications of the vessel, and both companies entrusted Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. for design of the vessel. The AiP covers a "210,000 DWT Cape size" bulker, a highly versatile class of ship.
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Castor Maritime
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Matson Inc
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Kirby Corporation
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Bodewes Shipyards B.V.
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CSBC Corporation
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Global Bulk Carrier Ships market size was $374.24 Billion in 2022 and it is forecasted to reach $412.36 Billion by 2030. Bulk Carrier Ships Industry's Compound Annual Growth Rate will be 4.4% from 2023 to 2030.
What are Bulk Carrier Ships?
Carrier ships are the integral link between the production and its consumption all across the globe. It thus plays very crucial part in connecting global economy. It has been estimated that almost 80% of global goods gets transported across oceans via ships. Though air freight is less time consuming, but the cost associated with it is too high in comparison to carrier ships. Further, carrier shipping allows heavy loads, as well as hazardous materials which brings flexibility in transportation driving the market for cargo ships.
Bulk carrier ships are widely used to transport goods which are in bulk quantities. The cargo in such ships is loose without any specific packaging. Thus, it commonly transports goods like, ores, coal, grains, cement, to name a few. In addition to dry cargo, bulk carrier ships are also used carry liquefied cargoes, such as petrol, oil, or some liquid chemical substances.
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The Bulk Carrier Ships Market Analysis is witnessing significant growth in the near future.
In 2023, the Geared segment accounted for a notable share of the Bulk Carrier Ships Market Analysis.
Sneha Singh is a Research Analyst at Cognitive Market Research & Consulting with a strong focus on the Automotive & Transportation and Transport & Logistics sectors. She supports organizations with strategic market insights and industry intelligence, helping businesses understand market dynamics, evaluate emerging opportunities, and make informed decisions in an increasingly evolving transportation landscape.
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Bulk Carrier Ships Market Analysis market size and growth rate is provided in the report covering 2021-2025 historical and 2025-2033 forecast data.
Major factors including drivers, restraints, opportunities and challenges are analyzed with detailed insights.
Top manufacturers Navios Maritime Partners, Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc., Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, Euronav, Star Bulk, Golden Ocean Group Ltd, Castor Maritime, Matson Inc, Kirby Corporation, Bodewes Shipyards B.V., Damen, CSBC Corporation, Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding, Others and others are profiled in the report.
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