France is positioning itself as a strategic player in the ammonia fuelled ships market, especially given its access to both Atlantic and Mediterranean shipping lanes. Government initiatives like France Mer 2030 are fostering clean maritime innovation, acting as strong market drivers. The nation's nuclear-based electricity grid provides a low-carbon pathway for producing green hydrogen and, consequently, green ammonia. Yet, regulatory uncertainty and limited domestic ammonia supply act as key restraints. An important opportunity lies in integrating ammonia bunkering capabilities in major ports such as Marseille and Le Havre. The trend toward integrating carbon-neutral fuels into maritime logistics, especially in cargo and ferry operations, supports the growth trajectory. France is also witnessing pilot testing of ammonia fuelled auxiliary systems aboard research and cargo vessels. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.2%, supported by regional cooperation under the EU Green Deal and growing institutional funding.
TABLE - France 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) |
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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 - France 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) |
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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