Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 6.2 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $606.5m in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Government contracts and monetary policy have the largest impact on the industry's performance
- Companies rely on securing credit lines to finance research and development (R&D) spending. Rising interest rates through 2022 pressured the ability of smaller companies to expand their operations, limiting growth and contributing to the revenue decline in 2023.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Integrating new technology will drive R&D spending
- Reliability and brand image allow large companies to dominate government contracts, with the trend expected to continue through the outlook period. New entrants are expected to continue tailoring their products to the commercial and research markets as cheaper AUVs require less advanced manufacturing equipment and can be scaled to broader non-military operations.
Biggest companies in the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Manufacturing in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 | Profit ($m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. | 115.2 | 8.7 | 7.6 | |
General Dynamics Mission Systems | 79.9 | 6.1 | 7.6 | |
Boeing Co | 76.9 | 2.3 | 3.0 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including AUVs operating in up to 200 meters of water, AUVs operating in between 201 meters and 1,000 meters of water and AUV operating in greater than 1,000 meters of water. AUVs operating in up to 200 meters of water is the largest segment of the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Manufacturing in the US.
Trends and Insights
The versatility of AUVs operating under 200 meters keeps them the most popular choice
- Small, lightweight AUVs are widely utilized by the military for operations in shallow waters, such as mine detection, disarmament and battlefield preparation. Commercial and military users deploy smaller AUVs in shallow water for tasks like underwater obstacle detection, harbor security and surveying.
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About this industry
Industry definition
This industry includes companies that manufacture autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), which are vessels that travel underwater without an operator and with their own power source. AUVs are used for commercial purposes (mainly in the oil and gas industries), military use and research purposes.
What's included in this industry?
Providing AUV maintenance servicesManufacturing AUVs for depths less than 200mManufacturing AUVs for depths greater than 200mCompanies
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.General Dynamics Mission SystemsBoeing CoPurchase this report to view all 5 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLE (AUV)TETHERED SUBMERSIBLEREMOTELY OPERATED VEHICLE (ROV)LITTORAL COMBAT SHIP (LCS)Industry Code
NAICS 33451 - Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Manufacturing in the US
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Government contracts influence the industry's trajectory, with projects like the Orca and Knifefish highlighting AUVs' versatility. Still, many projects are in prototype stag...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
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Analyst insight
AUVs operating under 200 meters are popular due to their versatility and cost-effectiveness. These smaller, lightweight vehicles are primarily used in military and commercial...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
The New England region is crucial for the industry due to its concentration of major government contractors and prestigious universities like MIT and Harvard. These education...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Government clients prioritize purchasing AUVs from US domestic contractors to ensure national security. Choosing foreign products could pose security risks and compromise the...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Huntington Ingalls launched the Remus 130 AUV in 2024, focusing on mine countermeasure tasks and offshore oil and gas exploration. Its compact size makes it ideal for civilia...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of General Dynamics Mission Systems's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Boeing Co's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 2 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for General Dynamics Mission Systems, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Boeing Co, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 2 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
AUV manufacturers must comply with environmental protection regulations to prevent harm to marine ecosystems. These regulations require the use of eco-friendly materials and ...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Volatile input costs and rising logistics expenses have significantly impacted AUV manufacturers. Fluctuating commodity prices and supply chain disruptions increased costs, t...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2017-2022)
- Industry Tax Structure (2017-2022)
- Income Statement (2017-2022)
- Balance Sheet (2017-2022)
- Liquidity Ratios (2017-2022)
- Coverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Leverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Operating Ratios (2017-2022)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Manufacturing in the US industry in United States in 2024?
The market size of the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Manufacturing in the US industry in United States is $606.5m in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Manufacturing in the US industry in 2024?
There are 39 businesses in the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Manufacturing in the US industry in United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 18.1 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Manufacturing in the US industry in United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Manufacturing in the US industry in United States has been growing at a CAGR of 6.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Manufacturing in the US industry in United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Manufacturing in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Manufacturing in the US market in United States?
The biggest companies operating in the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Manufacturing market in United States are Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., General Dynamics Mission Systems and Boeing Co
What does the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Manufacturing in the US in United States include?
Providing AUV maintenance services and Manufacturing AUVs for depths less than 200m are part of the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Manufacturing in the US industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Manufacturing in the US in United States?
The company holding the most market share in United States is Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc..
How competitive is the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Manufacturing in the US industry in United States?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Manufacturing in the US industry in United States.
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