Oil and chemical tankers exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported oil and chemical tankers worth $257.2 million (115.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 72 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $444.4 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 | $257.2M | 115.3K t |
| 2023 | $202.8M | 61.0K t |
| 2022 | $163.9M | 46.7K t |
| 2021 | $146.7M | 44.0K t |
| 2020 | $65.8M | 19.6K t |
| 2019 | $279.3M | 57.9K t |
| 2018 | $318.8M | 70.3K t |
| 2017 | $444.4M | 86.3K t |
Where Turkey exports oil and chemical tankers to
Most of it went to Oman (26%), Marshall Isds (18%), Netherlands (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Marshall Isds grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $66.5M | 26% |
| Marshall Isds | $45.6M | 18% |
| Netherlands | $38.6M | 15% |
| Belgium | $25.4M | 9.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $19.6M | 7.6% |
| Poland | $12.9M | 5% |
| Italy | $12.4M | 4.8% |
| Sweden | $8.9M | 3.5% |
| Spain | $7.5M | 2.9% |
| Turks and Caicos Isds | $7.3M | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.23 per kg, close to the world average of $2.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Oil and chemical tankers imports to Turkey
Imports of oil and chemical tankers by Turkey reached $86.6 million in 2024 (48.5 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $44.0M | 51% |
| Italy | $33.4M | 39% |
| Marshall Isds | $7.4M | 8.5% |
| France | $1.5M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $234K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey oil and chemical tankers exports (HS 8901.20): 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 8901.20: Tankers.
Common questions
What is the value of oil and chemical tankers exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported oil and chemical tankers worth $257.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 115.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 72 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy oil and chemical tankers from Turkey?
Oman was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($66.5 million), followed by Marshall Isds (18%) and the Netherlands (15%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Marshall Isds grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average export price of oil and chemical tankers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.23 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of oil and chemical tankers from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $444.4 million in 2017 to $257.2 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2017 at $444.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $234.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also import oil and chemical tankers?
Yes. Turkey imported $86.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and Marshall Isds. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $170.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil and chemical tankers?
The HS code for oil and chemical tankers is subheading 8901.20. It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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