Offshore drilling platforms trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in offshore drilling platforms was worth $12.01 billion in 2024, about 1.34 million tonnes. That is a fall of 36% since 2017, and up 15% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.01B | 1.34M t |
| 2023 | $10.43B | 1.51M t |
| 2022 | $13.31B | 1.70M t |
| 2021 | $12.92B | 2.78M t |
| 2020 | $13.82B | 1.07M t |
| 2019 | $12.71B | 855.1K t |
| 2018 | $15.04B | 703.8K t |
| 2017 | $18.71B | 898.7K t |
Top offshore drilling platforms exporting countries
Exports are led by China (29%), Angola (11%) and Saudi Arabia (10%). 55 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 50%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.49B | 29% |
| Angola | $1.37B | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.16B | 9.7% |
| Norway | $784.2M | 6.5% |
| Singapore | $707.1M | 5.9% |
| South Korea | $629.8M | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $589.3M | 4.9% |
| Brazil | $531.1M | 4.4% |
| India | $479.3M | 4% |
| Nigeria | $431.9M | 3.6% |
| Indonesia | $414.8M | 3.5% |
| Guyana | $313.0M | 2.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Brazil (14%), Singapore (12%) and the United States (10%). 97 countries imported it, and the top three take 36% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $1.69B | 14% |
| Singapore | $1.47B | 12% |
| United States | $1.22B | 10% |
| Spain | $847.7M | 7.1% |
| Bahamas | $809.8M | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $794.9M | 6.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $761.0M | 6.3% |
| Bahrain | $669.2M | 5.6% |
| India | $463.0M | 3.9% |
| Thailand | $355.3M | 3% |
| Canada | $337.3M | 2.8% |
| Norway | $333.7M | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $8.99 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Saudi Arabia averaged $35.36 per kg and China $8.63 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.
Related product types
Who is behind these numbers in this market?
The shipment records behind Offshore drilling platforms (HS 8905.20) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
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 8905.20: Floating or submersible drilling or production platforms. HS 8905 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most offshore drilling platforms?
China exported $3.49 billion in 2024, 29% of the world total, followed by Angola (11%) and Saudi Arabia (10%). In all, 55 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most offshore drilling platforms?
Brazil imported $1.69 billion in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of Singapore (12%) and the United States (10%). The top three importers together take 36%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in offshore drilling platforms?
It was worth $12.01 billion in 2024, about 1.34 million tonnes. That is a fall of 36% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $18.71 billion. 55 countries reported exports and 97 reported imports.
What is the average price of offshore drilling platforms per kg?
The world average declared value was about $8.99 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Saudi Arabia averaged $35.36 per kg and China $8.63 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 offshore drilling platforms?
The HS code for offshore drilling platforms is subheading 8905.20, in chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8905 page.
How can I find offshore drilling platforms buyers and suppliers?
EximDataX shows the importers and exporters of offshore drilling platforms by name, from shipment-level customs records updated weekly. Ask for a live look at the markets you sell to.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.