Dredgers exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of dredgers by Turkey reached $4.5 million in 2024 (700 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $33.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.5M | 700 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 143 t |
| 2022 | $14K | 1 t |
| 2020 | $33.9M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 178 t |
Where Turkey exports dredgers to
One buyer market dominates: Turkmenistan accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Turkmenistan grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkmenistan | $3.9M | 87% |
| Gambia | $433K | 9.5% |
| Egypt | $145K | 3.2% |
| Marshall Isds | $25K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.50 per kg, close to the world average of $6.33.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dredgers imports to Turkey
Imports of dredgers by Turkey reached $3.0 million in 2024 (170 tonnes). Cyprus alone supplied 75% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | $2.2M | 75% |
| Italy | $758K | 26% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey dredgers exports (HS 8905.10): 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 8905.10: Dredgers.
Common questions
What is the value of dredgers exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported dredgers worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 700 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 61 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy dredgers from Turkey?
Turkmenistan was the largest buyer with 87% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by the Gambia (10%) and Egypt (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. Turkmenistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average export price of dredgers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.50 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.33 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of dredgers from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. The peak was 2020 at $33.9 million. Over 6 years the average was $9.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also import dredgers?
Yes. Turkey imported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Cyprus and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for dredgers?
The HS code for dredgers is subheading 8905.10. It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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