Global balance of power and economics in the field of naval shipbuilding. The US maintains its lead in terms of total fleet volume (3.1 million tons), but China dominates in terms of growth, leading in 2024-2025 in terms of shipbuilding volume (636,000 tons) and the cost of the fleet purchased (over $43 billion). Russia is ranked third in terms of operational tonnage (660,5 thousand tons), holds fourth place in the number of ships delivered during the decade (112 units), and consistently ranks among the top 5 in terms of production volume and procurement costs. European shipyards (Germany, France, Italy) remain key exporters, while the Middle East (Egypt, Saudi Arabia) accounts for the main demand for imported naval weapons.

Global balance of power and economics in the field of naval shipbuilding. The US maintains its lead in terms of total fleet volume (3.1 million tons), but China dominates in terms of growth, leading in 2024-2025 in terms of shipbuilding volume (636,000 tons) and the cost of the fleet purchased (over $43 billion). Russia is ranked third in terms of operational tonnage (660,5 thousand tons), holds fourth place in the number of ships delivered during the decade (112 units), and consistently ranks among the top 5 in terms of production volume and procurement costs. European shipyards (Germany, France, Italy) remain key exporters, while the Middle East (Egypt, Saudi Arabia) accounts for the main demand for imported naval weapons.