Shipping carbon dioxide emissions from vessels owned by China increased by more than 135 percent between 2012 and 2022, to roughly 102 million tons. Meanwhile, emissions from Hong Kong-owned vessels almost doubled during this same time frame, to 39 million tons.
Change in maritime sector carbon dioxide emissions from 2012 to 2022, by vessel ownership country
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Figures have been calculated by Statista based on database information. Carbon dioxide emissions from vessels’ main and auxiliary engines, calculated based on bunker fuel from the Automatic Identification System. Figures have been rounded.
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