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LGC VLGC LPG Shipyard Carrier Market Size, Share and Forecast 2026-2036

The global LGC VLGC LPG shipyard carrier market is worth USD 1.6 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 2.4 bn by 2036, growing at a 4.0% CAGR. China is the largest country market and VLGC LPG and propane is the largest by vessel class segment.

USD 1.6 bnMarket size 2026
USD 2.4 bnForecast 2036
4.0%CAGR 2026-2036
ChinaLargest country

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5 segmentation views25 countries2026 to 2036 yearly forecast

Market overview

The global LGC VLGC LPG shipyard carrier market is worth USD 1.6 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 2.4 bn by 2036, growing at a 4.0% CAGR. China is the largest country market and VLGC LPG and propane is the largest by vessel class segment.

ScopeNewbuild liquefied petroleum gas carriers of the large (LGC) and very large (VLGC) classes delivered by shipyards to owners, including ethane-capable and dual-fuel designs.
IndustryOil and Gas
Value 2025USD 1.5 bn
Value 2026USD 1.6 bn
Value 2036USD 2.4 bn
CAGR 2026-20364.0%
Volume 202615.7 vessels
Volume 203620.0 vessels
Average price 2026USD 101,500,000 per vessel
Report priceStarts from USD 1,999
PublishedNovember 2026

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LGC VLGC LPG Shipyard Carrier market size and forecast, 2026-2036

Exhibit 1The global LGC VLGC LPG shipyard carrier market is forecast to grow from USD 1.6 bn in 2026 to USD 2.4 bn by 2036, a rise of 48%Global market value in USD: 2025 base year, 2026 estimate and forecast to 2036. CAGR 2026 to 2036: 4.0%
LGC VLGC LPG Shipyard Carrier market value, 2025 to 2036Market value by year. 2025: USD 1.50 bn; 2026: USD 1.59 bn; 2027: USD 1.65 bn; 2028: USD 1.72 bn; 2029: USD 1.79 bn; 2030: USD 1.86 bn; 2031: USD 1.93 bn; 2032: USD 2.01 bn; 2033: USD 2.09 bn; 2034: USD 2.18 bn; 2035: USD 2.26 bn; 2036: USD 2.35 bn. Compound annual growth rate 2026 to 2036: 4.0%.20251.59 bn20261.93 bn20312.35 bn20364.0% CAGR

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YearMarket value
2026USD 1.59 bn
2027USD 1.65 bn
2028USD 1.72 bn
2029USD 1.79 bn
2030USD 1.86 bn
2031USD 1.93 bn
2032USD 2.01 bn
2033USD 2.09 bn
2034USD 2.18 bn
2035USD 2.26 bn
2036USD 2.35 bn

LGC VLGC LPG Shipyard Carrier market segmentation

By vessel class

Exhibit 2VLGC LPG and propane is the largest segment by vessel class, with 48.0% of 2026 revenueEstimated share of 2026 global revenue, by vessel class
LGC VLGC LPG Shipyard Carrier market share by vessel class, 2026Share of 2026 revenue by vessel class. VLGC LPG and propane: 48.0%; VLGC ethane-capable: 38.0%; LGC: 14.0%.VLGC LPG and propane48.0%VLGC ethane-capable38.0%LGC14.0%

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
VLGC LPG and propane48.0%43.2%USD 763 mn2.9%
VLGC ethane-capable38.0%41.5%USD 604 mn4.9%
LGC14.0%15.3%USD 223 mn4.9%

By fuel

Exhibit 3LPG dual-fuel adds the most revenue by fuel, growing from USD 700 mn in 2026 to USD 1.3 bn by 2036Estimated revenue in USD by fuel, 2026 and 2036 forecast
LGC VLGC LPG Shipyard Carrier market by fuel, 2026 and 2036Revenue by fuel in 2026 and 2036. LPG dual-fuel: USD 700 mn in 2026, USD 1.3 bn in 2036, change +84%; Conventional fuel oil: USD 668 mn in 2026, USD 657 mn in 2036, change −2%; LNG and other dual-fuel: USD 223 mn in 2026, USD 410 mn in 2036, change +84%.20262036 forecastChangeLPG dual-fuel+84%700 mn1.3 bnConventional fuel oil−2%668 mn657 mnLNG and other dual-fuel+84%223 mn410 mn

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Conventional fuel oil42.0%27.9%USD 668 mn-0.2%
LPG dual-fuel44.0%54.7%USD 700 mn6.3%
LNG and other dual-fuel14.0%17.4%USD 223 mn6.3%

By cargo capability

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
LPG only48.0%42.1%USD 763 mn2.6%
LPG and ethane40.0%42.5%USD 636 mn4.6%
LPG, ethane and ammonia ready12.0%15.4%USD 191 mn6.6%

By owner type

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Specialist gas shipowners46.0%44.0%USD 731 mn3.5%
Energy majors and traders28.0%28.0%USD 445 mn4.0%
State-linked buyers26.0%28.0%USD 413 mn4.8%

By employment

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Long-term charter backed52.0%48.0%USD 827 mn3.2%
Medium-term charter backed28.0%28.0%USD 445 mn4.0%
Speculative or spot20.0%24.0%USD 318 mn5.9%

Top 25 countries for LGC VLGC LPG shipyard carrier by revenue

Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 81.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 94.3%.

Exhibit 4China is the largest country market at USD 286 mn in 2026, and the three largest countries hold 40.0% of global revenueEstimated 2026 revenue in USD and share of the global market, ten largest countries
LGC VLGC LPG Shipyard Carrier market, ten largest countries in 2026Ten largest countries by 2026 revenue. China: USD 286 mn, 18.0%; Japan: USD 191 mn, 12.0%; Singapore: USD 159 mn, 10.0%; Greece: USD 143 mn, 9.0%; India: USD 127 mn, 8.0%; South Korea: USD 95 mn, 6.0%; United States: USD 95 mn, 6.0%; Norway: USD 80 mn, 5.0%; United Arab Emirates: USD 64 mn, 4.0%; United Kingdom: USD 48 mn, 3.0%.China286 mn 18.0%Japan191 mn 12.0%Singapore159 mn 10.0%Greece143 mn 9.0%India127 mn 8.0%South Korea95 mn 6.0%United States95 mn 6.0%Norway80 mn 5.0%United Arab Emirates64 mn 4.0%United Kingdom48 mn 3.0%

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#CountryValue 2026Share 2026Value 2036CAGR 2026-36
1ChinaUSD 286 mn18.0%USD 457 mn4.8%
2JapanUSD 191 mn12.0%USD 252 mn2.8%
3SingaporeUSD 159 mn10.0%USD 231 mn3.8%
4GreeceUSD 143 mn9.0%USD 188 mn2.8%
5IndiaUSD 127 mn8.0%USD 245 mn6.8%
6South KoreaUSD 95 mn6.0%USD 139 mn3.8%
7United StatesUSD 95 mn6.0%USD 139 mn3.8%
8NorwayUSD 80 mn5.0%USD 104 mn2.7%
9United Arab EmiratesUSD 64 mn4.0%USD 101 mn4.8%
10United KingdomUSD 48 mn3.0%USD 64 mn2.9%
11QatarUSD 30 mn1.9%USD 51 mn5.5%
12Saudi ArabiaUSD 26 mn1.6%USD 44 mn5.4%
13Hong KongUSD 23 mn1.4%USD 31 mn3.1%
14GermanyUSD 20 mn1.3%USD 28 mn3.1%
15CanadaUSD 18 mn1.1%USD 24 mn3.1%
16NetherlandsUSD 16 mn1.0%USD 21 mn3.1%
17TaiwanUSD 14 mn0.9%USD 19 mn3.1%
18TurkeyUSD 12 mn0.8%USD 16 mn3.1%
19MalaysiaUSD 11 mn0.7%USD 15 mn3.2%
20BelgiumUSD 9.4 mn0.6%USD 13 mn3.1%
21ItalyUSD 8.3 mn0.5%USD 11 mn3.2%
22IndonesiaUSD 7.3 mn0.5%USD 9.9 mn3.1%
23ThailandUSD 6.4 mn0.4%USD 8.7 mn3.2%
24BrazilUSD 5.7 mn0.4%USD 7.8 mn3.1%
25DenmarkUSD 4.9 mn0.3%USD 6.8 mn3.3%
Rest of worldUSD 91 mn5.7%USD 129 mn3.6%
Exhibit 5China and India account for 38% of the USD 764 mn the market is forecast to add by 2036Forecast revenue added between 2026 and 2036 by country, in USD
LGC VLGC LPG Shipyard Carrier market, where the growth to 2036 comes fromRevenue added between 2026 and 2036. Market value 2026: USD 1.6 bn. China: +USD 170 mn; India: +USD 118 mn; Singapore: +USD 72 mn; Japan: +USD 61 mn; Greece: +USD 45 mn; 20 other countries: +USD 260 mn; Rest of world: +USD 38 mn. Market value 2036: USD 2.4 bn.Market value 20261.6 bnChina+170 mnIndia+118 mnSingapore+72 mnJapan+61 mnGreece+45 mn20 other countries+260 mnRest of world+38 mnMarket value 20362.4 bn

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Competitive landscape

Group 1: Global leaders

  • Hyundai Heavy Industries
  • Samsung Heavy Industries
  • Hanwha Ocean

Group 2: Regional and specialist players

  • Jiangnan Shipyard
  • Kawasaki Heavy Industries
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
  • Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries

Group 3: Emerging and niche players

  • Dalian Shipbuilding Industry
  • Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding

Research methodology

Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the LGC VLGC LPG shipyard carrier market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.

The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 4.0% is calculated from the resulting values.

The market is divided by vessel class, by fuel, by cargo capability, by owner type, by employment. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.

Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.

Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.

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Frequently asked questions

How big is the LGC VLGC LPG shipyard carrier market?

The global LGC VLGC LPG shipyard carrier market is estimated at USD 1.5 bn in 2025 and USD 1.6 bn in 2026.

How fast will the LGC VLGC LPG shipyard carrier market grow?

It is forecast to reach USD 2.4 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 4.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 764 mn.

Which country is the largest market for LGC VLGC LPG shipyard carrier?

China is the largest market by revenue at USD 286 mn in 2026, 18.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 40.0%.

Which country is growing fastest?

Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 6.8% a year from 2026 to 2036.

Which LGC VLGC LPG shipyard carrier segment is largest?

In the by vessel class split, VLGC LPG and propane is the largest segment with 48.0% of 2026 revenue.

Who are the leading LGC VLGC LPG shipyard carrier companies?

Global leaders include Hyundai Heavy Industries, Samsung Heavy Industries, Hanwha Ocean.

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