Fujian Province's ship exports achieve a "good start" growth of 214.6% in the first two months of 2026

Recently, the Mawei Shipyard and Southeast Shipyard under Fujian Shipbuilding Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. experienced mechanical roars and welding spatters on site. The tens of thousands of tons of giant ships on the shipyard were assembled in sections, and their prototypes began to emerge. Multiple types of ships, including special liquid cargo ships, dual fuel vehicle roll on/roll off ships, oil tankers, and self-propelled barges, are currently under construction.

As a major province in the marine economy, Fujian's shipbuilding industry has formed a complete industrial chain and strong international competitiveness through intelligent and green upgrades, and has gained favor in the international market. According to statistics from Fuzhou Customs, in the first two months of 2026, Fujian Province exported ships worth 4.11 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 214.6%, achieving a "good start" in exports.

The European Union is the largest market for ship exports in Fujian Province. In the first two months, Fujian Province exported ships to the European Union worth 1.08 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 361.9%, accounting for 26.2% of the total value of ship exports in Fujian Province during the same period. In addition, exports to the African region also showed strong growth, with exports of ships worth 750 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 949.8%, accounting for 18.4%.

The export growth rate of bulk carriers and liquid cargo ships in Fujian Province is impressive. In the first two months, Fujian Province exported bulk cargo ships worth 1.78 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 223.5%, accounting for 43.3% of the total value of Fujian Province's ship exports during the same period; The export of liquid cargo ships reached 1.3 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 153.8 times, accounting for 31.6%.

State owned enterprises lead, accounting for over 90%. In the first two months, state-owned enterprises in Fujian Province exported ships worth 3.8 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 244.5%, accounting for 92.5% of the total value of ship exports in Fujian Province during the same period; Private enterprises exported ships worth 280 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 39.4%.

Lin Qun, Business Manager of Fujian Shipbuilding Heavy Industry Co., Ltd., introduced: "Since the beginning of this year, keywords such as digital delivery, intelligent ships, and clean energy have become the traffic codes for Fujian ships going abroad. For example, the oil tanker ship that is about to be delivered to the Singaporean shipowner adopts a dual fuel design of methanol and diesel, which meets the strictest Tier III emission standards of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). We have 30 orders for this type of ship alone. ”

Fuzhou Customs is deeply promoting the construction of smart customs and the "Smart Customs Strong Country" action, focusing on the characteristics of Fujian's shipbuilding industry. Through on-site research, it accurately grasps the needs of ship export enterprises, continuously optimizes regulatory services, improves customs clearance efficiency, and helps enterprises stabilize orders and expand markets. In response to the diverse types of imported spare parts in the shipbuilding industry, a customs service team will be established to provide convenient services such as online real-time classification and Q&A, classification pre judgment, etc., to help enterprises make good use of various tariff reduction and preferential policies. Guide key shipping companies to obtain AEO advanced certification, enjoy VIP services such as priority processing and reduced regulatory frequency, and provide comprehensive support for Fujian's shipbuilding industry to expand overseas markets.