Industry Overview
Comprehensive Data & Analytics on Bangladesh Ship Recycling
275
Ships Recycled (2025)
↑ 2.6% from 2024
3.85M
LDT Processed (2025)
↑ 2.7% from 2024
38%
Global Market Share
Leading position
14,000
Average Ship Size (LDT)
Per vessel average
Annual Ship Cutting Statistics
Year-over-year growth in ship recycling operations and tonnage processed
Ships Cut & LDT Processed (2019-2025)
Monthly Beaching Trends
Seasonal patterns in ship beaching operations throughout 2025
Monthly Beaching Statistics (2025)
Note: Peak beaching season occurs during April-May when tidal conditions are optimal. Lower activity in monsoon months (June-September) due to weather conditions.
Vessel Type Distribution
Breakdown of ships recycled by vessel category (2025 data)
By Vessel Type
Detailed Breakdown
Oil Tankers98 vessels
35.6% of total
Bulk Carriers85 vessels
30.9% of total
Container Ships52 vessels
18.9% of total
General Cargo28 vessels
10.2% of total
Others12 vessels
4.4% of total
Detailed Statistics Table
Comprehensive year-by-year breakdown of ship recycling data
| Year | Ships Cut | LDT (tonnes) | Avg. LDT/Ship | Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 186 | 2,850,000 | 15,323 | - |
| 2020 | 203 | 3,100,000 | 15,271 | +9.1% |
| 2021 | 228 | 3,350,000 | 14,693 | +12.3% |
| 2022 | 241 | 3,480,000 | 14,440 | +5.7% |
| 2023 | 257 | 3,620,000 | 14,086 | +6.6% |
| 2024 | 268 | 3,750,000 | 13,993 | +4.3% |
| 2025 | 275 | 3,850,000 | 14,000 | +2.6% |
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