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Water Transport in Europe Industry Data and Analysis
The Water Transport industry in Europe has a market size of €300.7bn in 2026 with annual revenue growth of 5.1 %. The industry encompasses the transport of passengers or freight over water. This includes the operation of towing or pushing boats, excursion, cruise or sightseeing boats, ferries, and water taxis on both scheduled and unscheduled routes.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Water Transport industry in Europe includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis. The most recent publication will be as current as of February 2026.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Water Transport industry in Europe operates under the industry code EU-H50. The industry encompasses the transport of passengers or freight over water. This includes the operation of towing or pushing boats, excursion, cruise or sightseeing boats, ferries, and water taxis on both scheduled and unscheduled routes. Related terms covered in the Water Transport industry in Europe include .
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Water Transport industry in Europe include .
What companies are included in this industry?
The Water Transport industry in Europe is highly fragmented with no companies holding a market share greater than 5%.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Water Transport industry in Europe.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed products and service segmentation and analysis of major markets for the for the Water Transport industry in Europe.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Water Transport industry in Europe.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Water Transport industry in Europe. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Water Transport industry in Europe. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Water Transport industry in Europe. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Country Benchmarks
What's included in the Country Benchmarks chapter?
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Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Water Transport industry in Europe in 2026?
The market size of the Water Transport industry in Europe is €300.7bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Water Transport industry in Europe in 2025?
There are 34,061 businesses in the Water Transport industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.6 % between 2020 and 2025.
Has the Water Transport industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Water Transport industry in Europe has been growing at a CAGR of 10.2 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Water Transport industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Water Transport industry in Europe is expected to grow.
What does the Water Transport industry in Europe include?
Sea and coastal passenger water transport and Sea and coastal freight water transport are part of the Water Transport industry in Europe.
Which countries have the most businesses in the Water Transport industry in Europe?
The European country with the most businesses in the Water Transport industry is Netherlands.
How competitive is the Water Transport industry in Europe?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Water Transport industry in Europe.
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