Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Slovakia compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Slovakia
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#18 In EuropeBusiness
#32 In EuropeEmployees
#26 In EuropeWages
#27 In EuropeEurope’s Sea and Coastal Freight Water Transport industry plays a pivotal role in global and regional supply chains, driven by the continent’s extensive trade relationships, strategic ports and integration with global shipping networks. Key demand drivers include growing international trade, robust port infrastructure and the industry’s cost efficiency in moving large quantities of cargo over long distances. However, the industry is also highly sensitive to external factors like geopolitical risk, regulatory shifts, environmental pressures and economic disruptions. Revenue is expected to climb at a compound annual rate of 5.5% over the five years through 2025 to €193.7 billion, including a 0.9% rise in 2025. This rate of growth is inflated due to the dip in revenue in 2020, when the pandemic caused severe trade disruptions.
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2025
Biggest companies in the Sea & Coastal Freight Water Transport in Slovakia
| Company | Market Share (%)
2025 | Revenue (€m)
2025 | Profit (€m)
2025 | Profit Margin (%)
2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mediterranean Shipping Company SA | 84,263.3 | 30,048.0 | 35.7 | |
CMA CGM SA | 33,722.0 | 4,298.0 | 12.7 | |
Evergreen Marine Corp (Taiwan) Ltd | 20,334.4 | 3,404.3 | 16.7 |
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Sea & Coastal Freight Water Transport industry in Slovakia in 2025?
The market size of the Sea & Coastal Freight Water Transport industry in Slovakia is €783.8m in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Sea & Coastal Freight Water Transport industry in Slovakia in 2025?
There are 0 businesses in the Sea & Coastal Freight Water Transport industry in Slovakia, which has declined at a CAGR of 23.5 % between 2020 and 2025.
Has the Sea & Coastal Freight Water Transport industry in Slovakia grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Sea & Coastal Freight Water Transport industry in Slovakia has been growing at a CAGR of 63.0 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Sea & Coastal Freight Water Transport industry in Slovakia over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Sea & Coastal Freight Water Transport industry in Slovakia is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Sea & Coastal Freight Water Transport industry in Slovakia?
The biggest companies operating in the Sea & Coastal Freight Water Transport industry in Slovakia are Mediterranean Shipping Company SA, CMA CGM SA and Evergreen Marine Corp (Taiwan) Ltd
What does the Sea & Coastal Freight Water Transport industry in Slovakia include?
Container Shipping and Liquid Bulk Transport are part of the Sea & Coastal Freight Water Transport industry in Slovakia.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Sea & Coastal Freight Water Transport industry in Slovakia?
The company holding the most market share in the Sea & Coastal Freight Water Transport industry in Slovakia is Mediterranean Shipping Company SA.
How competitive is the Sea & Coastal Freight Water Transport industry in Slovakia?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Sea & Coastal Freight Water Transport industry in Slovakia.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
Complementors
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Companies in this industry transport bulk and non-bulk freight on vessels designed for the open sea or coastal waters. The industry includes scheduled and unscheduled activities, towing barges and oil rigs and renting vessels with crew for sea transport.
Related Terms
FREIGHT RATEDRY BULKBUNKER COSTSWhat's included in this industry?
Container ShippingLiquid Bulk TransportDry Bulk TransportTransporting Ro-Ro UnitsOther CargoCompanies
Mediterranean Shipping Company SACMA CGM SAEvergreen Marine Corp (Taiwan) LtdIndustry Code
5012 - Sea and coastal freight water transport in Slovakia
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Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2025 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue
- Employees
- Business
- Profit
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Sea & Coastal Freight Water Transport in Slovakia industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Sea & Coastal Freight Water Transport in Slovakia industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Sea & Coastal Freight Water Transport in Slovakia industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Sea & Coastal Freight Water Transport in Slovakia industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Coal’s rebound temporarily boosts dry-bulk shipping demand. Sky-high natural gas prices pushed up coal deliveries across Europe in 2023 and 2024, but dry-bulk transport demand will ease as coal consumption resumes its long-term decline and renewables expand.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Sea & Coastal Freight Water Transport in Slovakia industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Sea & Coastal Freight Water Transport in Slovakia industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Sea & Coastal Freight Water Transport in Slovakia industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into Slovakia
- Total Exports into Slovakia
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2025)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
Major multinational shipping companies dominate container shipping markets. The size and scale of vessels required for container shipping ensures that only a select number of companies have the resources to conduct these operations.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2025)
Data Tables
- Number of Establishments by Region (2025)
Charts
- Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis
What regions are businesses in the Sea & Coastal Freight Water Transport in Slovakia located?
Companies
Data Tables
Top 5 companies by market share:
- Market share (2025)
- Revenue (2025)
- Profit (2025)
- Profit margin (2025)
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Tighter emissions regulations are likely to spur increased costs for operators. The inclusion of maritime emissions in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme from January 2024 will cut into bottom lines.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Sea & Coastal Freight Water Transport in Slovakia industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Freight rates and fuel costs shape profit margins. European shipping companies are struggling with volatile freight rates and soaring oil prices, which, alongside port congestion and geopolitical turmoil, have squeezed their profit margins despite implementing fuel surcharges and hedging strategies.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Sea & Coastal Freight Water Transport in Slovakia industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
- Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
- Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
- Average Wage (2015-2030)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and bottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2025)
- Business Growth (2025)
- Job Growth (2025)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2025)
- Imports/Demand (2025)
- Exports/Revenue (2025)
- Revenue per Employee (2025)
- Wages/Revenue (2025)
- Employees per Establishment (2025)
- Average Wage (2025)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2015-2030)
- IVA (2015-2030)
- Establishments (2015-2030)
- Enterprises (2015-2030)
- Employment (2015-2030)
- Exports (2015-2030)
- Imports (2015-2030)
- Wages (2015-2030)
Methodology
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