Shanghai Ship Exports Up 64.1% to RMB 40.09 Billion, Orders Booked Through 2030
Shanghai's ship exports reached RMB 40.09 billion in the first seven months of 2026, up 64.1% year on year, with high-end vessels such as liquid cargo carriers and large container ships accounting for 83.9% of the total. As a major domestic hub for shipbuilding and marine engineering equipment, Shanghai boasts mature research, construction, and supply-chain capabilities. Major shipyards are running at full capacity with substantial order backlogs, and production schedules at some enterprises are already filled through 2030, signaling sustained demand.
In the first seven months of 2026, Shanghai's ship exports reached RMB 40.09 billion, up 64.1% year on year. High-end vessels, including liquid cargo ships and large container ships, accounted for 83.9% of the total.
Shanghai is a leading domestic base for high-end shipbuilding and marine engineering equipment, with a complete industrial system spanning research and development, design, final assembly and construction, core component supply, and supply chain services. Major shipbuilding enterprises in the city are currently operating at full capacity with ample order reserves, and production schedules at some companies have been extended to 2030.
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