India has become the World’s Top Ship Recycling Nation in the year 2025. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said that as per the latest report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, India’s share of global ship recycling increased to 35.4 per cent in 2025 from 30.1 per cent in 2024.
The Ministry said that ship recycling in the country rose significantly to 2.99 million gross tonnes in 2025, up nearly 60 per cent from 1.86 million gross tonnes in 2024.
The Ministry added that with this achievement, the target set under Maritime India Vision 2030 to become the world’s leading ship recycling nation has been achieved five years ahead of schedule.
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal emphasized that India’s emergence as world’s top ship-recycling nation reflects the success of sustained policy reforms, industry efforts and adherence to international environmental and safety standards.
He also underlined that the achievement reinforces country’s position as a global hub for responsible and sustainable ship recycling.
