Electric Ship Pod Drives Market Size, Share, Trends, & Industry Analysis Report By Propulsion Type (Azimuth Thrusters, Cycloidal Propellers), By Power Rating, By Installation Type, By Control System, By End User, and By Region – Market Forecast, 2025–2034

The electric ship pod drives market size is expected to reach USD 2,150.20 Million by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Electric Ship Pod Drives Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Propulsion Type (Azimuth Thrusters, Cycloidal Propellers), By Power Rating, By Installation Type, By Control System, By End User, and By Region; Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

Electric ship pod drives are integrated propulsion systems that combine electric motors with steerable thrusters to offer maneuverability, better fuel efficiency and less noise. These drives serve as a modern marine engineering while enhancing agility for vessels.

Electric pod drives allow naval architects, shipbuilders and marine operators to streamline vessel design and improve performance with 360 degree thrust control, compact modular design and compatibility with hybrid or fully electric propulsion. In addition to propulsion, these systems help with regulatory compliance, integration with autonomous navigation and enhance cost efficiency of the vessel.

Electric Ship Pod Drives Market Report Highlights

In terms of installation type, the new build vessels segment held the dominant market share in 2024, as shipbuilders increasingly incorporate electric pod propulsion systems during initial design and construction phases.

Based on control systems, the semi-automatic control segment is expected to register significant CAGR growth, offering an optimal balance between manual oversight and automated functionality for marine operations.

Europe's electric ship pod drives industry captured the largest revenue share in 2024, supported by advanced maritime infrastructure, stringent environmental regulations, and pioneering adoption of sustainable propulsion technologies.

The Asia Pacific market is projected to achieve substantial revenue share by 2034, driven by naval modernization initiatives, fleet upgrades, and strategic investments in next-generation port infrastructure.

A few global key market players include ABB Ltd., Siemens Energy AG, General Electric Company, Schottel GmbH, Rolls-Royce Holdings plc, Wärtsilä Corporation, Voith Group, BAE Systems plc, Thrustmaster of Texas Inc., Veth Propulsion, Nidec Industrial Solutions, and Marine Jet Power AB.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the market report on the basis of propulsion type, power rating, installation type, control system, end user, and region:

By Propulsion Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020–2034)

Azimuth Thrusters

Cycloidal Propellers

Rim Drive Systems

Fixed Pod Drives

By Power Rating Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020–2034)

Below 5MW

5-15MW

15-30MW

Above 30MW

By Installation Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020–2034)

New Build Vessels

Retrofit Applications

Upgrade Projects

Replacement Systems

Emergency Installations

By Control System Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020–2034)

Manual Control

Semi-Automatic Systems

Fully Automatic Control

By End User Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020–2034)

Commercial Shipping

Naval Defense

Offshore Energy

Passenger Transport

Research Organizations

Government Agencies

By Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020–2034)

North America

US

Canada

Europe

Germany

France

UK

Italy

Spain

Netherlands

Russia

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

India

Malaysia

South Korea

Indonesia

Australia

Vietnam

Rest of Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Latin America

Mexico

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of Latin America Show more