Study on Competitiveness of the European Shipbuilding Industry
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Ref. Ares(2015)2238291 - 29/05/2015 Study on Competitiveness of the European Shipbuilding Industry Within the Framework Contract of Sectoral Competitiveness Studies – ENTR/06/054 Final report Client: Directorate-General Enterprise & Industry Rotterdam, 8 October 2009 2 ECORYS SCS Group P.O. 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Not only demand patterns are directly influenced by global patterns in shipping, but also the shipbuilding industry itself undertakes its business at the global market place. As such it is one of the sectors in Europe which is strongly influenced by developments which take place outside Europe. In this sense it is highly relevant to investigate the Competitiveness of the European Shipbuilding Industry. This analysis feeds directly into the refinement and actualisation of the LeaderSHIP 2015 strategy that was initiated in 2002/2003 by the shipbuilding industry and the European Commission to ensure its long-term prosperity in a dynamic market. This study focuses on this longer-term competitiveness and the strategic outlook of the European shipbuilding industry. It is therefore not directed in defining answers to the position of the European Shipbuilding industry in light of the current economic crisis. Nevertheless the current crisis may trigger some international responses that in turn may impact the European industry. During the study we have spoken to various people from different organisations. We would like to express our gratitude to all people who have shared their valuable insight with us on the matter. It should be noted that the study is carried out by an independent team of consultants from ECORYS. It should be noted that this report represents the views of the consultant, which do not necessarily coincide with those of the Commission. Rotterdam, September 2009 ECORYS Roelof Jan Molemaker (team leader) Wesley van Dijk Johan Gille Pieter Melissen Graham Clarke Paul Baker Mariska van der Gun Koen Berden Robert Kok Afke Mulder Study on the Competitiveness of the European Shipbuilding Industry – 2009 6 Executive Summary Introduction Background and objective The study aims to In 2002-2003, the European shipbuilding industry initiated the LeaderSHIP2015 strategy. refocus priority The aim of this strategy was to strengthen the sector’s position to ensure its long-term LeaderSHIP2015 actions prosperity. This study should build on the framework provided by the LeaderSHIP2015 initiative, so as to deliver knowledge and insights into the key drivers of an innovative, competitive and sustainable European shipbuilding industry . As such, the analysis undertaken within the study should contribute to the formulation of suggestions and recommendations for actions that can contribute to the better realization of the objectives of the LeaderSHIP2015 initiative. Sector description Sector definition The European shipbuilding industry study is centred around two sub-sectors: • Ship construction (shipyards) • Marine equipment (shipyard supply industry) Trends and developments Europe’s dominant A century ago shipbuilding was dominated by Europe, having a world market share of position was taken over th by Japan in the 70s … some 80% at the beginning of the 20 century. In the 1950s this position was gradually taken over by Japan, mainly due to a rapid growth of the Japanese economy and a coordinated shipping and shipbuilding program. At the early 1970s Japan and Europe still dominated the world market with a combined share of some 90%. .. which in turn was In the early 1970s South Korea entered the stage. The country offered lower wages than surpassed by South Japan or Europe and chose to position shipbuilding as a strategic industry. Just as Japan Korea at the beginning of this decade… did before, a carefully planned industrial program was successfully initiated, leading to a world market share of 25% by the mid-1990s and a world first position as of 2005. … and China entering Although having shipyards since the 1940s, China is only becoming a dominant player the stage 10 years ago since the last 10 years. The country’s economic boom together with the strategic choice to develop heavy industry activities has led to a strong increase in global market share. Increased role for marine The role of marine equipment manufacturers has become more important over time. equipment Originally most of the shipbuilding work was carried out at the shipyards themselves. manufacturers With technological advance, the role of marine equipment industry – as the supply industry to the shipyards - has increased dramatically. While in the 1970s most of the shipbuilding work was carried out at the shipyards themselves, nowadays the share of Study on the Competitiveness of the European Shipbuilding Industry – 2009 7 marine equipment is assessed at 50%-70% of the product value, and can be 70-80% in the more specialised segments.