Floating structures exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of floating structures by Turkey reached $16.3 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 9% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $24.4 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 | $16.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $17.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $24.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $23.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $20.4M | 7.9K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $11.1M | 3.1K t |
Where Turkey exports floating structures to
The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (29%), United States (8%), Russia (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $4.8M | 29% |
| United States | $1.3M | 8.1% |
| Russia | $988K | 6.1% |
| Turkmenistan | $982K | 6% |
| Iraq | $721K | 4.4% |
| Libya | $615K | 3.8% |
| Spain | $614K | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $603K | 3.7% |
| France | $476K | 2.9% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $454K | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 8907
| 8907.90 | Floating structures: tanks, coffer-dams, landing stages, buoys and beacons | 91% |
| 8907.10 | Rafts: inflatable | 9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8907.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.46 per kg, 33% below the world average of $9.62, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Floating structures imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported floating structures worth $15.8 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (29%), Denmark (14%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+795% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $4.6M | 29% |
| Denmark | $2.3M | 15% |
| United States | $1.8M | 12% |
| China | $1.6M | 9.9% |
| France | $1.5M | 9.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 6.6% |
| Thailand | $976K | 6.2% |
| Sweden | $369K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $358K | 2.3% |
| Norway | $339K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 8907: Boats, floating structures, other (for e.g. rafts, tanks, coffer-dams, landing stages, buoys and beacons).
Common questions
What is the value of floating structures exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported floating structures worth $16.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 160 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy floating structures from Turkey?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by the United States (8%) and Russia (6%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 87 buyer countries in total. Turkmenistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 716% on the year.
What is the average export price of floating structures per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.46 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $9.62 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of floating structures from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.1 million in 2017 to $16.3 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2022 at $24.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import floating structures?
Yes. Turkey imported $15.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, Denmark and the United States. That compares with exports of $16.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for floating structures?
The HS code for floating structures is heading 8907. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8907.90 (91% of the value) and 8907.10 (9%). It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8907 page.
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