Sailboats imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sailboats by Turkey reached $84.9 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $201.9 million.
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 | $84.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $91.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $129.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $201.9M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $115.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $64.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $94.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $196.4M | 16.1K t |
Where Turkey imports sailboats from
France alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+499% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $49.9M | 59% |
| Germany | $11.2M | 13% |
| Poland | $3.4M | 4% |
| Tunisia | $3.2M | 3.7% |
| Malta | $2.9M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $2.5M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 2.7% |
| Greece | $2.2M | 2.6% |
| Lithuania | $1.7M | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $42.01 per kg, close to the world average of $44.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sailboats exports from Turkey
Exports of sailboats by Turkey reached $49.0 million in 2024 (808 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Malta (43%), United Kingdom (14%), Marshall Isds (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+568% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malta | $21.2M | 43% |
| United Kingdom | $6.7M | 14% |
| Marshall Isds | $6.7M | 14% |
| Italy | $6.1M | 13% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $1.1M | 2.3% |
| Greece | $1.0M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $950K | 1.9% |
| Venezuela | $703K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $664K | 1.4% |
| United States | $639K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey sailboats imports (HS 8903.91): 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 8903.91: Sailboats: with or without auxiliary motor, for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable.
Common questions
What is the value of sailboats imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported sailboats worth $84.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 165 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply sailboats to Turkey?
France was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($49.9 million), followed by Germany (13%) and Poland (4%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 499% on the year.
What is the average import price of sailboats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $42.01 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $44.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sailboats to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $196.4 million in 2017 to $84.9 million in 2024, a fall of 57%. The peak was 2021 at $201.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $122.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export sailboats?
Yes. Turkey exported $49.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malta, the United Kingdom and Marshall Isds. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $35.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for sailboats?
The HS code for sailboats is subheading 8903.91. It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8903 page.
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