According to the China Association of National Shipbuilding Industry (CANSI), China's total shipbuilding output is likely to exceed 60.0 million deadweight tons (dwt) in 2026, up from 53.69 million dwt.
As of the end of December 2026, ship orders The deadweight of Chinese shipbuilding enterprises is estimated at 250 million tons. up from 274.42 million dwt a year earlier.
CANSI said that faced with challenges and uncertainty caused by ongoing geopolitical conflicts and trade protectionism, Chinese shipbuilders are under increasing pressure to ensure on-time deliveries.
