Fishing vessels trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in fishing vessels was worth $1.35 billion in 2024, about 155.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017, and down 1% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.35B | 155.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.36B | 159.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.05B | 117.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.06B | 238.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.54B | 173.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.80B | 219.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.75B | 198.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.39B | 162.3K t |
Top fishing vessels exporting countries
Turkey is the largest exporter with 26% of world exports, followed by Norway and Spain. The top three supply 52% between them, out of 84 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $349.3M | 26% |
| Norway | $186.5M | 14% |
| Spain | $168.8M | 13% |
| China | $149.2M | 11% |
| Poland | $138.7M | 10% |
| Denmark | $123.4M | 9.1% |
| Greenland | $59.5M | 4.4% |
| Croatia | $23.7M | 1.8% |
| Indonesia | $22.6M | 1.7% |
| Germany | $18.6M | 1.4% |
| Japan | $15.3M | 1.1% |
| Iceland | $14.6M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Norway is the biggest buyer with 23% of world imports, ahead of Iceland and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 43% across 146 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $316.9M | 24% |
| Iceland | $150.1M | 11% |
| Germany | $116.3M | 8.6% |
| Denmark | $116.0M | 8.6% |
| Falkland Isds (Malvinas) | $73.3M | 5.4% |
| Vanuatu | $58.8M | 4.4% |
| Canada | $58.6M | 4.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $57.8M | 4.3% |
| Chile | $53.6M | 4% |
| Oman | $34.1M | 2.5% |
| Argentina | $30.7M | 2.3% |
| Angola | $25.4M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $8.68 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Denmark averaged $105.28 per kg and China $5.26 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8902: Fishing vessels, factory ships and other vessels; for processing or preserving fishery products. HS 8902 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most fishing vessels?
Turkey exported $349.3 million in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by Norway (14%) and Spain (12%). In all, 84 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most fishing vessels?
Norway imported $316.9 million in 2024, 23% of world imports, ahead of Iceland (11%) and Germany (9%). The top three importers together take 43%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in fishing vessels?
It was worth $1.35 billion in 2024, about 155.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $2.06 billion. 84 countries reported exports and 146 reported imports.
What is the average price of fishing vessels per kg?
The world average declared value was about $8.68 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Denmark averaged $105.28 per kg and China $5.26 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for fishing vessels?
The HS code for fishing vessels is heading 8902, in chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 8902 page.
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