Korea has solidified its position as a leader in the ammonia-diesel dual-fuel market due to its advanced shipbuilding sector and proactive government strategies. Major players like Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE), Hyundai Heavy Industries, and Samsung Heavy Industries are collaborating with global fuel suppliers and engine manufacturers to develop commercial-ready ammonia-powered vessels. The Korean New Deal and Green Ship Program provide a policy foundation, backed by generous R&D funding and infrastructure planning. Ports such as Busan and Incheon are conducting ammonia bunkering studies and safety assessments, with implementation roadmaps extending into the late 2020s. South Korea also benefits from strong international partnerships, including technology exchange with EU and Japanese firms. With a highly developed maritime ecosystem, strategic policy alignment, and industry-led momentum, South Korea is transitioning from prototype trials to early-stage commercialization, defining it as a mature and globally competitive market.
TABLE - Korea Ammonia-Diesel Dual-Fuel Engine Market Size & Forecast By Engine Type 2021-2033
Engine Type | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
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Compression Ignition (CI) Engines | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Spark Ignition (SI) Engines | 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 - Korea Ammonia-Diesel Dual-Fuel Engine Market Size & Forecast By Application 2021-2033
Application | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Marine Engines | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Power Generation | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Automotive (Heavy-Duty Vehicles) | 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 - Korea Ammonia-Diesel Dual-Fuel Engine Market Size & Forecast By Fuel Blend Ratio 2021-2033
Fuel Blend Ratio | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
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<30% Ammonia | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
30–70% Ammonia | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
70% Ammonia | 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