According to official data released on Monday, China retained its status as the world’s leading shipbuilding nation in terms of total output as well as new and outstanding orders.

Data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology showed that China’s shipbuilding output reached 53.69 million deadweight tonnes in 2025, marking an increase of 11.4% compared with the previous year. The increase further reinforced the country’s strong standing in the sector.

The figures indicated that China’s manufacturing sector accounted for 56% of global shipbuilding output, allowing the country to maintain a clear lead in worldwide production.

Outstanding orders totaled 274.42 million deadweight tonnes, representing 66.8% of the global total. New ship orders reached 107.82 million deadweight tonnes, corresponding to 69% of the global market.

With this performance, China preserved its leading position in the global shipbuilding industry for the 16th consecutive year. The data underscored the country’s continued decisive role in the global market, both in terms of production capacity and order volumes.