Warships trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in warships was worth $414.3 million in 2024, about 30.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 55% since 2017, and down 64% 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 | $414.3M | 30.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.15B | 9.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.21B | 18.7K t |
| 2021 | $693.3M | 18.1K t |
| 2020 | $849.7M | 40.7K t |
| 2019 | $70.4M | 9.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.48B | 55.2K t |
| 2017 | $913.5M | 39.9K t |
Top warships exporting countries
Exports are led by Romania (47%), Turkey (14%) and China (12%). 25 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 72%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $193.9M | 47% |
| Turkey | $57.6M | 14% |
| China | $48.6M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $35.7M | 8.6% |
| Israel | $27.9M | 6.7% |
| United States | $16.5M | 4% |
| Italy | $6.8M | 1.7% |
| Australia | $6.0M | 1.5% |
| Egypt | $4.5M | 1.1% |
| New Zealand | $2.6M | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.5M | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $2.5M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Pakistan (28%), the Netherlands (19%) and Qatar (16%). 36 countries imported it, and the top three take 64% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $117.9M | 29% |
| Netherlands | $79.3M | 19% |
| Qatar | $66.1M | 16% |
| Thailand | $48.6M | 12% |
| South Korea | $35.7M | 8.6% |
| Philippines | $31.0M | 7.5% |
| United States | $9.0M | 2.2% |
| Australia | $5.8M | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $4.5M | 1.1% |
| Montenegro | $3.3M | 0.8% |
| Ireland | $2.6M | 0.6% |
| Angola | $2.5M | 0.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $13.69 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $951.82 per kg and China $2.43 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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The shipment records behind Warships (HS 8906.10) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8906.10: Vessels: warships. HS 8906 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most warships?
Romania exported $193.9 million in 2024, 47% of the world total, followed by Turkey (14%) and China (12%). In all, 25 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most warships?
Pakistan imported $117.9 million in 2024, 28% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands (19%) and Qatar (16%). The top three importers together take 64%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in warships?
It was worth $414.3 million in 2024, about 30.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 55% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $1.48 billion. 25 countries reported exports and 36 reported imports.
What is the average price of warships per kg?
The world average declared value was about $13.69 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $951.82 per kg and China $2.43 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for warships?
The HS code for warships is subheading 8906.10, 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 8906 page.
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