Ship propellers and blades imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $54.6 million of ship propellers and blades in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 199 countries. Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $70.4 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 | $54.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $70.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $30.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $36.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $34.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $47.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $36.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $24.0M | 1.2K t |
Where Turkey imports ship propellers and blades from
The largest suppliers were Germany (35%), Finland (12%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $19.1M | 35% |
| Finland | $6.8M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $6.5M | 12% |
| Sweden | $5.6M | 10% |
| Norway | $5.2M | 9.6% |
| China | $2.7M | 4.9% |
| Hong Kong | $1.5M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 2.6% |
| United States | $1.2M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $894K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.89 per kg, 32% above the world average of $16.60. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ship propellers and blades exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $4.0 million of ship propellers and blades in 2024 (195 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Azerbaijan (31%), Singapore (11%), Liberia (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Palau grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | $1.2M | 31% |
| Singapore | $419K | 11% |
| Liberia | $375K | 9.4% |
| Russia | $331K | 8.3% |
| Palau | $329K | 8.2% |
| Barbados | $183K | 4.6% |
| Kazakhstan | $171K | 4.3% |
| Finland | $157K | 3.9% |
| Panama | $93K | 2.3% |
| Pakistan | $89K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey ship propellers and blades imports (HS 8487.10): 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 8487.10: Ships' or boats' propellers and blades therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of ship propellers and blades imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported ship propellers and blades worth $54.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 199 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply ship propellers and blades to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($19.1 million), followed by Finland (12%) and the Netherlands (12%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average import price of ship propellers and blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.89 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $16.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ship propellers and blades to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.0 million in 2017 to $54.6 million in 2024, an increase of 128%. The peak was 2023 at $70.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export ship propellers and blades?
Yes. Turkey exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Azerbaijan, Singapore and Liberia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $50.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for ship propellers and blades?
The HS code for ship propellers and blades is subheading 8487.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8487 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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