Japan Nuclear Decommissioning Services Market Size & Outlook

The nuclear decommissioning services market in Japan is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 819.2 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.2% is expected of Japan nuclear decommissioning services market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$615.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$819.2
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
4.2%
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Japan nuclear decommissioning services market highlights

  • The Japan nuclear decommissioning services market generated a revenue of USD 615.0 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 819.2 million by 2030.
  • The Japan market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, pwr was the largest revenue generating reactor type in 2023.
  • PWR is the most lucrative reactor type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Nuclear decommissioning services market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 615.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 819.2 million
Growth rate4.2% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentPwr
Fastest growing segmentPWR
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPWR, BWR, PHWR, GCR
Key market players worldwideOrion Group Holdings Inc, Babcock International Group PLC, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp, AECOM, Studsvik AB ADR, Bechtle AG


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Japan accounted for 7.5% of the global nuclear decommissioning services market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, Japan nuclear decommissioning services market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Japan is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 819.2 million by 2030.

Pwr was the largest segment with a revenue share of 40.33% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Japan nuclear decommissioning services market based on pwr, bwr, phwr, gcr covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The Japanese nuclear decommissioning services market is poised to witness substantial growth, driven by the unique energy landscape shaped by the Fukushima Daiichi disaster. In 2011, nuclear power accounted for approximately 30% of Japan's electricity generation, which was projected to rise to 40% by 2017.

However, the destructive events at Fukushima started a shift in policy, with current plans aiming for nuclear power to contribute at least 20% to the energy mix by 2030 despite a significantly reduced fleet. According to the World Nuclear Association, Japan has 33 operable nuclear reactors, of which only 27 are slated for decommissioning by the end of 2024.

This substantial reduction in active reactors underscores the urgent need for comprehensive decommissioning services to safely dismantle facilities, manage radioactive materials, and restore sites.

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Nuclear Decommissioning Services Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Bechtle AG View profile 15159 Bechtle Platz 1, Neckarsulm, BW, Germany, 74172 https://www.bechtle.com
Studsvik AB ADR View profile 530 Studsvik, Nykoping, Sweden, 611 82 https://www.studsvik.com
Orion Group Holdings Inc View profile 1796 12000 Aerospace Avenue, Suite 300, Houston, TX, United States, 77034 https://www.oriongroupholdingsinc.com
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp View profile 1100 30 Isabella Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, 15212 https://www.wabteccorp.com
Babcock International Group PLC View profile 26735 33 Wigmore Street, London, United Kingdom, W1U 1QX https://www.babcockinternational.com
AECOM View profile 52000 13355 Noel Road, Suite 400, Dallas, TX, United States, 75240 https://www.aecom.com

Japan nuclear decommissioning services market size, by decommissioning strategy, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Japan Nuclear Decommissioning Services Market Outlook Share, 2023 & 2030 (US$M)

Japan nuclear decommissioning services market size, by decommissioning strategy, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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