Pleasure vessels exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of pleasure vessels by Turkey reached $419.4 million in 2024 (8.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 17% from 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $419.4M | 8.9K t |
| 2023 | $506.3M | 14.6K t |
| 2022 | $402.1M | 13.5K t |
| 2021 | $428.0M | 12.8K t |
| 2020 | $172.0M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $241.5M | 8.8K t |
| 2018 | $296.8M | 10.4K t |
| 2017 | $230.1M | 12.8K t |
Where Turkey exports pleasure vessels to
The largest buyer markets were Malta (20%), Italy (20%), Marshall Isds (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Malta grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malta | $84.4M | 20% |
| Italy | $83.8M | 20% |
| Marshall Isds | $48.8M | 12% |
| United States | $44.6M | 11% |
| Greece | $22.2M | 5.3% |
| Cayman Isds | $20.3M | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $16.3M | 3.9% |
| Cook Isds | $13.6M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $10.8M | 2.6% |
| Liberia | $8.4M | 2% |
Product types under HS 8903
| 8903.92 | Motorboats: (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable | 78% |
| 8903.91 | Sailboats: with or without auxiliary motor, for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable | 12% |
| 8903.99 | Yachts and other vessels: for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes, n.e.c. in heading no. 8903, other than inflatable | 8.6% |
| 8903.10 | Yachts and other vessels: for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes, inflatable | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8903.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $47.01 per kg, close to the world average of $46.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pleasure vessels imports to Turkey
Imports of pleasure vessels by Turkey reached $349.0 million in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from Italy (26%), France (19%), Poland (10%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $92.4M | 27% |
| France | $68.0M | 20% |
| Poland | $34.4M | 9.9% |
| United States | $29.1M | 8.3% |
| United Kingdom | $25.1M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $16.0M | 4.6% |
| Hong Kong | $9.6M | 2.7% |
| Finland | $8.4M | 2.4% |
| Tunisia | $7.9M | 2.3% |
| Greece | $7.4M | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 8903: Yachts and other vessels; for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes.
Common questions
What is the value of pleasure vessels exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported pleasure vessels worth $419.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 169 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy pleasure vessels from Turkey?
Malta was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($84.4 million), followed by Italy (20%) and Marshall Isds (12%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 102 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 221% on the year.
What is the average export price of pleasure vessels per kg?
The average declared export value was about $47.01 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $46.19 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 pleasure vessels from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $230.1 million in 2017 to $419.4 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. The peak was 2023 at $506.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import pleasure vessels?
Yes. Turkey imported $349.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, France and Poland. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $70.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for pleasure vessels?
The HS code for pleasure vessels is heading 8903. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8903.92 (78% of the value) and 8903.91 (12%). It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8903 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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