India’s ammonia fuelled ships market is in a formative stage but holds significant future potential. The market is driven by the country’s increasing maritime trade, proactive interest in green hydrogen, and supportive initiatives under its Maritime India Vision 2030. The government is exploring alternative marine fuels to reduce reliance on imported oil and to meet its climate commitments. However, a major restraint is the current absence of technical expertise and port infrastructure necessary for handling ammonia safely. High upfront costs and a relatively underdeveloped domestic shipbuilding industry also slow down adoption. Nonetheless, opportunities lie in India’s ambition to become a global green ammonia exporter, which could eventually support domestic uptake in the shipping sector. The trend of pilot programs, particularly in partnership with European technology firms, is gradually building momentum. Coastal shipping routes and inland waterways are expected to serve as initial testbeds for ammonia fuelled vessels. As this ecosystem evolves, India’s market is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 16.3% between 2025 and 2035.
TABLE - India 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 - India 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