Naval vessels imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of naval vessels by Turkey reached $200.9 million in 2024 (62.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 185 countries for imports of this product. That is 1290% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $200.9M | 62.9K t |
| 2023 | $14.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 113 t |
| 2021 | $25.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $12.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $16.5M | 366 t |
| 2018 | $26.0M | 640 t |
| 2017 | $109.5M | 42.0K t |
Where Turkey imports naval vessels from
Panama alone supplied 70% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Panama | $141.3M | 70% |
| China | $44.2M | 22% |
| Egypt | $6.7M | 3.3% |
| Singapore | $2.2M | 1.1% |
| Vietnam | $1.7M | 0.9% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 0.7% |
| Finland | $1.3M | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 0.6% |
| United States | $512K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $153K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8906
| 8906.90 | Vessels: other, including lifeboats other than rowing boats, other than warships | 98% |
| 8906.10 | Vessels: warships | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8906.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.19 per kg, 79% below the world average of $15.32, 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.
Naval vessels exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported naval vessels worth $116.8 million (5.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Qatar (49%), Norway (24%), South Korea (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest (+316% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $57.8M | 50% |
| Norway | $27.7M | 24% |
| South Korea | $10.9M | 9.3% |
| Kenya | $4.7M | 4% |
| Italy | $3.8M | 3.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $2.5M | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.1M | 1.8% |
| Iraq | $1.8M | 1.5% |
| Ukraine | $1.7M | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Vessels; other, including warships and lifeboats, other than rowing boats.
Common questions
What is the value of naval vessels imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported naval vessels worth $200.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 62.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 185 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports.
Which countries supply naval vessels to Turkey?
Panama was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($141.2 million), followed by China (22%) and Egypt (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 24 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of naval vessels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.19 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $15.32 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 imports of naval vessels to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $109.5 million in 2017 to $200.9 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export naval vessels?
Yes. Turkey exported $116.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Norway and South Korea. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $84.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for naval vessels?
The HS code for naval vessels is heading 8906. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8906.90 (98% of the value) and 8906.10 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8906 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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