Europe is at the forefront of the ammonia fuelled ships market, driven by its strong environmental regulations and commitment to achieving carbon neutrality. The European Union’s Fit for 55 and FuelEU Maritime policies are major drivers accelerating the adoption of alternative marine fuels like ammonia. Northern European countries, particularly Norway, the Netherlands, and Germany, are leading in pilot projects and infrastructure development. However, the region faces challenges such as high ammonia production costs and public concerns over ammonia’s toxicity. Nonetheless, Europe offers substantial opportunities, particularly through its Green Deal and funding mechanisms like Horizon Europe, which support innovation in zero-emission maritime technologies. A growing trend in the region is the integration of green ammonia sourced from renewable hydrogen, positioning the fuel as a truly sustainable option. Additionally, the rise of green shipping corridors across the North and Baltic Seas further encourages investment and deployment.
TABLE - Europe Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis
Europe 2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033
CAGR (2024-2033)
U.K.
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
Germany
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
France
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
Total
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
TABLE - Europe Ammonia Fuelled Ships Market Size & Forecast By Ship Type 2021-2033
Ship Type | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cargo Ships | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Tankers | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Container Ships | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Others | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis
TABLE - Europe Ammonia Fuelled Ships Market Size & Forecast By Propulsion Type 2021-2033
Propulsion Type | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Internal Combustion Engines | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Fuel Cells | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Hybrid Systems | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis