Nuclear Reactor Construction Market Size, Trends and Insights By Reactor Type (Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) and Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR), Boiling Water Reactor (BWR), High-temperature Gas Cooled Reactor (HTGCR)., Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactor (LMFBR)), By Service (Equipment, Installation), and By Region - Global Industry Overview, Statistical Data, Competitive Analysis, Share, Outlook, and Forecast 2025 – 2034
Report Snapshot
Study Period: | 2025-2034 |
Fastest Growing Market: | Asia Pacific |
Largest Market: | North America |
Major Players
- GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Inc.
- Westinghouse Electric Company LLC
- KEPCO Engineering & Construction
- ŠKODA JS a.s.
- Others
Reports Description
Global Nuclear Reactor Construction Market was valued at USD 7.73 Billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 9.51 Billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 2.47% during the forecast period 2025 – 2034.
Nuclear Reactor Construction Market Overview
The construction technology, manufacture of equipment, and commissioning of the plant are all included in the nuclear reactor construction market, which includes EPC contractors, engineering firms, large vendors, and technology providers that work together to build nuclear power plants, small modular reactors, and other advanced prevalent reactor technologies.
These cover preparing the site, designing the reactors, procuring nuclear-eligible materials, integrating safety systems, and complying with regulators. There are various types of nuclear reactors available in the market, including Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR), Boiling Water Reactors (BWR), and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), among others.
The growth of the nuclear reactor market is mainly driven by rising energy demand, carbon neutrality goals, and nuclear tech improvements. They include government agencies, engineering companies, and energy companies.
Nuclear Reactor Construction Market Growth Factors
Escalating Global Energy Demand and the Pursuit of Low-Carbon Solutions
The demand for electricity continues to grow across the globe due to growing industrial development and global population growth driving the world. The quest continues to find low-carbon and sustainable energy solutions. That’s why nuclear energy is being positioned as the front-runner alternative, offering high-level, steady electricity generation that is feeding grids at dramatically lower carbon emission levels.
To decrease global usage of fossil fuels and achieve carbon neutrality targets, countries across the world are adopting nuclear power. Countries in Asia, including China and India, are increasing their nuclear capabilities to meet rising energy demands and to make environmental commitments.
Nuclear energy is a part of the international climate policies and net-zero emission targets, and therefore, it is a key solution for the transition to clean energy. With countries increasingly looking at nuclear power as part of their energy mix, the need for the construction of nuclear reactors continues to grow.
Governments and private stakeholders are complementing efforts to sustain a comprehensive option for accommodating nuclear energy to a significant scale in meeting future energy needs.
Technological Innovations and the Emergence of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
With the advent SMRs, the nuclear industry is regaining the dynamics it lost. They are designed to be cheaper, more flexible, and safer than conventional large-scale nuclear plants. Unlike traditional reactors, SMRs have a lower upfront capital cost and look much more attractive to countries and private investors.
In addition, they come with enhanced safety measures with passive overworking cooling systems. Key players in nuclear technology are already working on new-generation SMRs, which are more efficient and modular in design to enable rapid deployment and scalable energy solutions. Research and development (R&D) of SMRs is part of long-term energy strategies for multiple governments.
They are especially suitable in remote areas where conventional power generation is impractical. Ideally, the widespread deployment of SMRs across regions will result in considerable growth in the nuclear reactor construction market.
In the coming years, their design will render them more affordable and provide operational benefits, leading to cheaper access to nuclear energy for developing economies as well as those already developed. SMRs are a promising trend to contribute to and grow the world’s nuclear industry, successfully fed to national energy grids.
Strategic Collaborations and Investments by Major Corporations
Strategic investments and power purchase agreements by major corporations are igniting renewed interest in the nuclear energy sector. Given these massive power demands, large technology companies are starting to acknowledge the reliability and sustainability that nuclear energy can offer.
Cloud computing and artificial intelligence firms strike long-term deals with nuclear power suppliers to lock in a steady supply of electricity. Not only are these investments bringing existing nuclear plants back to life, but they are also the driving force behind new reactor construction projects.
Corporate backing has given the nuclear industry a boost; interests have followed suit as more financial institutions and policymakers support expansion. The old battle lines and closed infrastructure of nuclear energy have been shaken up by the arrival of the private sector giants.
As businesses now look towards long-term energy solutions that fit their sustainability goals, this trend is expected to grow even more. Coupled with growing investment in advanced reactor designs and nuclear fuel technologies, the nuclear reactor construction market will grow at an unprecedented rate.
The engagement of private companies in nuclear energy will also alleviate financing issues and reduce timelines for project development.
Integration of Nuclear Energy in Sustainable Development Goals
It is also increasingly clear that for the world to meet global sustainability goals, it must also include nuclear energy in the equation. Countries all over the globe are vowing to reduce carbon emissions, but nuclear energy remains a reliable energy source for those willing to transition away from fossil fuels.
A stable and low-carbon power supply bolstered by nuclear energy is underpinning many long-term climate action plans of world governments. With global energy demand continuing to climb, the role of nuclear power also provides an opportunity to propel economic growth while achieving environmental goals.
The expansion of nuclear infrastructures is tightly bound upon strategies of national energy security, which will be a driver for future investments. Internationally collaborative and consistent policy support will be the future way for the construction of nuclear reactors, the essential energy sustainability solution.
Nuclear Reactor Construction Market Restraints
High Capital Costs and Financial Risks
Constructing a nuclear reactor involves a considerable capital investment, and the cost of projects typically runs into several billion dollars. If governments and private investors can overcome this challenge of high capital investment. This results in a high financial risk and cost overrun for commercial nuclear projects, as nuclear construction projects are very complicated and processes require a long time to get approved.
Nuclear projects, in many cases, are plagued by regulatory barriers, construction issues, and changes in government policy resulting in delays. These delays add to overall costs, which make nuclear less competitive with other renewables, such as wind and solar.
Many of these countries lack the financial means to fund the construction of nuclear reactors, which would serve to slow the growth of that industry. In advanced economies, too, the return periods and attendant uncertainties make it difficult to raise money at a reasonable price.
To this end, governments and stakeholders are desperately challenged to put new financing models and risk-sharing mechanisms in place. However, the potential benefits of nuclear power will still be limited without sufficient financing and a more efficient regulatory process.
Nuclear Reactor Market Segmentation Analysis
Based on service The nuclear reactor construction market is segmented by equipment and installation. Due to the high cost and necessary function of nuclear reactor components as well as the nature of technology used, the Equipment segment accounts for the largest share of the nuclear reactor construction market.
These technologies may need to go as far as nuclear reactors, including reactor pressure vessels, steam generators, control rods, cooling systems, turbines, heat exchangers, and other such devices that are vital for the efficiency, safety, and reliability of nuclear power plants.
Such product components require precision engineering, meticulous quality control, and adherence to international safety regulations, which enhance their purchase value immensely.
Equipment related to nuclear research accounts for nearly 30% of the total reactor building costs and must comply with several stringent demands from organizations like the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and national regulators.
Moreover, the proliferation of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Generation IV nuclear technologies has driven a requirement for next-generation equipment with advanced safety systems, greater efficiency, and better operating performance. Such a technological paradigm shift is strategically transforming the landscape of the nuclear reactors, endorsing the equipment segment for the Turkish market.
Report Scope
Feature of the Report | Details |
Market Size in 2025 | USD 7.73 Billion |
Projected Market Size in 2034 | USD 9.51 Billion |
Market Size in 2024 | USD 7.45 Billion |
CAGR Growth Rate | 2.47% CAGR |
Base Year | 2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2034 |
Key Segment | By Reactor Type, Service and Region |
Report Coverage | Revenue Estimation and Forecast, Company Profile, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors and Recent Trends |
Regional Scope | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America |
Buying Options | Request tailored purchasing options to fulfil your requirements for research. |
Nuclear Reactor Construction Market Regional Analysis
North America held the largest market share of the Nuclear Reactor Construction Market. The key countries such as U.S., Canada and Mexico are mainly driving the market growth of this region.
Various factors such as increasing energy demand in the U.S., growing supportive government initiatives to reduce the carbon emissions and transition to cleaner energy sources, increasing development and deployment of the advanced nuclear reactor technologies in the region and increasing emphasis on the research and innovation in nuclear technologies are mainly driving the market growth of this region.
Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, owing to the widespread industrialization, increasing energy demand, and significant investments in nuclear reactors by countries like China, India & Japan, among others. Some of the biggest nuclear reactor construction projects are being developed in this area due to its need for sustainable and reliable energy sources for economic growth.
China has one of the world’s biggest pipelines for building nuclear reactors, with dozens in the works. India is also moving quickly to now expand nuclear energy, with plans to significantly boost its nuclear power capacity in the coming years.
Supportive governments, conducive regulations and long-term energy plans integrating nuclear in Asia-Pacific region coupled with intensifying spending on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and advanced nuclear technologies, the Asia-Pacific region is set to be the leading contributor to the worldwide nuclear reactor construction market.
Nuclear Reactor Construction Market Recent Developments
- The Russia and Myanmar for building a small-scale nuclear plant in Myanmar. The deal was struck after talks in Moscow between the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, and Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar’s junta chief. The move suggests both Russia’s continued work to bring its nuclear technology footprint worldwide and Myanmar’s desire to diversify its energy supply. It highlights the strategic alliances developing to nuclear energy infrastructure.
- In November 2024, Westinghouse Electric Company, Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. and Bulgaria’s Kozloduy NPP signed the Engineering Services Contract for two AP1000 reactors to be built at the Kozloduy site.
List of the prominent players in the Nuclear Reactor Construction Market:
- GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Inc.
- Westinghouse Electric Company LLC
- KEPCO Engineering & Construction
- ŠKODA JS a.s.
- China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC)
- Bilfinger SE
- Larsen & Toubro Limited
- Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co. Ltd.
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.
- Dongfang Electric Corporation Limited
- Framatome
- Rosatom
- Holtec International
- Rolls-Royce
- NuScale Power
- Oklo
- BWX Technologies
- Centrus Energy Corp.
- TerraPower
- Valar Atomics
- Others
The Nuclear Reactor Construction Market is segmented as follows:
By Reactor Type
- Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) and Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR)
- Boiling Water Reactor (BWR)
- High-temperature Gas Cooled Reactor (HTGCR).
- Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactor (LMFBR)
By Service
- Equipment
- Installation
Regional Coverage:
North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Rest of North America
Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Russia
- Italy
- Spain
- Netherlands
- Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- New Zealand
- Australia
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Rest of Asia Pacific
The Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Egypt
- Kuwait
- South Africa
- Rest of the Middle East & Africa
Latin America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of Latin America
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1. Preface
- 1.1 Report Description and Scope
- 1.2 Research scope
- 1.3 Research methodology
- 1.3.1 Market Research Type
- 1.3.2 Market research methodology
- Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1 Global Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, (2025 – 2034) (USD Billion)
- 2.2 Global Nuclear Reactor Construction Market : snapshot
- Chapter 3. Global Nuclear Reactor Construction Market – Industry Analysis
- 3.1 Nuclear Reactor Construction Market: Market Dynamics
- 3.2 Market Drivers
- 3.2.1 Escalating Global Energy Demand and the Pursuit of Low-Carbon Solutions
- 3.2.2 Technological Innovations and the Emergence of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
- 3.2.3 Strategic Collaborations and Investments by Major Corporations.
- 3.3 Market Restraints
- 3.4 Market Opportunities
- 3.5 Market Challenges
- 3.6 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 3.7 Market Attractiveness Analysis
- 3.7.1 Market attractiveness analysis By Reactor Type
- 3.7.2 Market attractiveness analysis By Service
- Chapter 4. Global Nuclear Reactor Construction Market- Competitive Landscape
- 4.1 Company market share analysis
- 4.1.1 Global Nuclear Reactor Construction Market: company market share, 2024
- 4.2 Strategic development
- 4.2.1 Acquisitions & mergers
- 4.2.2 New Product launches
- 4.2.3 Agreements, partnerships, cullaborations, and joint ventures
- 4.2.4 Research and development and Regional expansion
- 4.3 Price trend analysis
- 4.1 Company market share analysis
- Chapter 5. Global Nuclear Reactor Construction Market – Reactor Type Analysis
- 5.1 Global Nuclear Reactor Construction Market overview: By Reactor Type
- 5.1.1 Global Nuclear Reactor Construction Market share, By Reactor Type, 2024 and 2034
- 5.2 Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) and Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR)
- 5.2.1 Global Nuclear Reactor Construction Market by Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) and Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR), 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.3 Boiling Water Reactor (BWR)
- 5.3.1 Global Nuclear Reactor Construction Market by Boiling Water Reactor (BWR), 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.4 High-temperature Gas Cooled Reactor (HTGCR)
- 5.4.1 Global Nuclear Reactor Construction Market by High-temperature Gas Cooled Reactor (HTGCR), 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.5 Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactor (LMFBR)
- 5.5.1 Global Nuclear Reactor Construction Market by Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactor (LMFBR), 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.1 Global Nuclear Reactor Construction Market overview: By Reactor Type
- Chapter 6. Global Nuclear Reactor Construction Market – Service Analysis
- 6.1 Global Nuclear Reactor Construction Market overview: By Service
- 6.1.1 Global Nuclear Reactor Construction Market share, By Service, 2024 and 2034
- 6.2 Equipment
- 6.2.1 Global Nuclear Reactor Construction Market by Equipment, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.3 Installation
- 6.3.1 Global Nuclear Reactor Construction Market by Installation, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.1 Global Nuclear Reactor Construction Market overview: By Service
- Chapter 7. Nuclear Reactor Construction Market – Regional Analysis
- 7.1 Global Nuclear Reactor Construction Market Regional Overview
- 7.2 Global Nuclear Reactor Construction Market Share, by Region, 2024 & 2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.3. North America
- 7.3.1 North America Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.1.1 North America Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, by Country, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.1 North America Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4 North America Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, by Reactor Type, 2025 – 2034
- 7.4.1 North America Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, by Reactor Type, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5 North America Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, by Service, 2025 – 2034
- 7.5.1 North America Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, by Service, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6. Europe
- 7.6.1 Europe Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.1.1 Europe Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, by Country, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.1 Europe Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.7 Europe Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, by Reactor Type, 2025 – 2034
- 7.7.1 Europe Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, by Reactor Type, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.8 Europe Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, by Service, 2025 – 2034
- 7.8.1 Europe Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, by Service, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.9. Asia Pacific
- 7.9.1 Asia Pacific Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.9.1.1 Asia Pacific Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, by Country, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.9.1 Asia Pacific Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.10 Asia Pacific Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, by Reactor Type, 2025 – 2034
- 7.10.1 Asia Pacific Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, by Reactor Type, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.11 Asia Pacific Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, by Service, 2025 – 2034
- 7.11.1 Asia Pacific Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, by Service, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.12. Latin America
- 7.12.1 Latin America Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.12.1.1 Latin America Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, by Country, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.12.1 Latin America Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.13 Latin America Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, by Reactor Type, 2025 – 2034
- 7.13.1 Latin America Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, by Reactor Type, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.14 Latin America Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, by Service, 2025 – 2034
- 7.14.1 Latin America Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, by Service, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.15. The Middle-East and Africa
- 7.15.1 The Middle-East and Africa Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.15.1.1 The Middle-East and Africa Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, by Country, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.15.1 The Middle-East and Africa Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.16 The Middle-East and Africa Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, by Reactor Type, 2025 – 2034
- 7.16.1 The Middle-East and Africa Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, by Reactor Type, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.17 The Middle-East and Africa Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, by Service, 2025 – 2034
- 7.17.1 The Middle-East and Africa Nuclear Reactor Construction Market, by Service, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
- Chapter 8. Company Profiles
- 8.1 GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Inc.
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Financials
- 8.1.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.1.4 Business Strategy
- 8.1.5 Recent Developments
- 8.2 Westinghouse Electric Company LLC
- 8.2.1 Overview
- 8.2.2 Financials
- 8.2.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.2.4 Business Strategy
- 8.2.5 Recent Developments
- 8.3 KEPCO Engineering & Construction
- 8.3.1 Overview
- 8.3.2 Financials
- 8.3.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.3.4 Business Strategy
- 8.3.5 Recent Developments
- 8.4 ŠKODA JS a.s.
- 8.4.1 Overview
- 8.4.2 Financials
- 8.4.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.4.4 Business Strategy
- 8.4.5 Recent Developments
- 8.5 China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC)
- 8.5.1 Overview
- 8.5.2 Financials
- 8.5.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.5.4 Business Strategy
- 8.5.5 Recent Developments
- 8.6 Bilfinger SE
- 8.6.1 Overview
- 8.6.2 Financials
- 8.6.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.6.4 Business Strategy
- 8.6.5 Recent Developments
- 8.7 Larsen & Toubro Limited
- 8.7.1 Overview
- 8.7.2 Financials
- 8.7.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.7.4 Business Strategy
- 8.7.5 Recent Developments
- 8.8 Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co. Ltd.
- 8.8.1 Overview
- 8.8.2 Financials
- 8.8.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.8.4 Business Strategy
- 8.8.5 Recent Developments
- 8.9 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.
- 8.9.1 Overview
- 8.9.2 Financials
- 8.9.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.9.4 Business Strategy
- 8.9.5 Recent Developments
- 8.10 Dongfang Electric Corporation Limited
- 8.10.1 Overview
- 8.10.2 Financials
- 8.10.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.10.4 Business Strategy
- 8.10.5 Recent Developments
- 8.11 Framatome
- 8.11.1 Overview
- 8.11.2 Financials
- 8.11.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.11.4 Business Strategy
- 8.11.5 Recent Developments
- 8.12 Rosatom
- 8.12.1 Overview
- 8.12.2 Financials
- 8.12.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.12.4 Business Strategy
- 8.12.5 Recent Developments
- 8.13 Holtec International
- 8.13.1 Overview
- 8.13.2 Financials
- 8.13.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.13.4 Business Strategy
- 8.13.5 Recent Developments
- 8.14 Rolls-Royce
- 8.14.1 Overview
- 8.14.2 Financials
- 8.14.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.14.4 Business Strategy
- 8.14.5 Recent Developments
- 8.15 NuScale Power
- 8.15.1 Overview
- 8.15.2 Financials
- 8.15.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.15.4 Business Strategy
- 8.15.5 Recent Developments
- 8.16 Oklo
- 8.16.1 Overview
- 8.16.2 Financials
- 8.16.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.16.4 Business Strategy
- 8.16.5 Recent Developments
- 8.17 BWX Technologies
- 8.17.1 Overview
- 8.17.2 Financials
- 8.17.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.17.4 Business Strategy
- 8.17.5 Recent Developments
- 8.18 Centrus Energy Corp.
- 8.18.1 Overview
- 8.18.2 Financials
- 8.18.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.18.4 Business Strategy
- 8.18.5 Recent Developments
- 8.19 TerraPower
- 8.19.1 Overview
- 8.19.2 Financials
- 8.19.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.19.4 Business Strategy
- 8.19.5 Recent Developments
- 8.20 Valar Atomics
- 8.20.1 Overview
- 8.20.2 Financials
- 8.20.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.20.4 Business Strategy
- 8.20.5 Recent Developments
- 8.21 Others.
- 8.21.1 Overview
- 8.21.2 Financials
- 8.21.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.21.4 Business Strategy
- 8.21.5 Recent Developments
- 8.1 GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Inc.
List Of Figures
Figures No 1 to 20
List Of Tables
Tables No 1 to 52
Prominent Player
- GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Inc.
- Westinghouse Electric Company LLC
- KEPCO Engineering & Construction
- ŠKODA JS a.s.
- China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC)
- Bilfinger SE
- Larsen & Toubro Limited
- Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co. Ltd.
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.
- Dongfang Electric Corporation Limited
- Framatome
- Rosatom
- Holtec International
- Rolls-Royce
- NuScale Power
- Oklo
- BWX Technologies
- Centrus Energy Corp.
- TerraPower
- Valar Atomics
- Others
FAQs
The key factors driving the Market are Escalating Global Energy Demand and the Pursuit of Low-Carbon Solutions, Technological Innovations and the Emergence of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), Strategic Collaborations and Investments by Major Corporations.
The “Boiling Water Reactor (BWR)” category dominated the market in 2024.
The key players in the market are GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Inc., Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, KEPCO Engineering & Construction, ŠKODA JS a.s., China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), Bilfinger SE, Larsen & Toubro Limited, Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co. Ltd., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Dongfang Electric Corporation Limited, Framatome, Rosatom, Holtec International, Rolls-Royce, NuScale Power, Oklo, BWX Technologies, Centrus Energy Corp., TerraPower, Valar Atomics, Others.
“North America” is expected to dominate the market over the forecast period.
The global market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.47% during the forecast period, 2025-2034.
The Nuclear Reactor Construction Market size was valued at USD 7.73 Billion in 2025.