Ship scrap imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ship scrap by Turkey reached $92.9 million in 2024 (253.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 101 countries for imports of this product. That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $237.9 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 | $92.9M | 253.2K t |
| 2023 | $106.5M | 268.0K t |
| 2022 | $170.5M | 486.7K t |
| 2021 | $237.9M | 740.4K t |
| 2020 | $200.0M | 911.5K t |
| 2019 | $131.2M | 488.5K t |
| 2018 | $172.4M | 568.1K t |
| 2017 | $190.9M | 782.6K t |
Where Turkey imports ship scrap from
The largest suppliers were Tanzania (14%), Japan (13%), Norway (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 34%. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $12.9M | 14% |
| Japan | $12.0M | 13% |
| Norway | $6.4M | 6.9% |
| United States | $5.7M | 6.1% |
| United Kingdom | $5.6M | 6% |
| Italy | $5.3M | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $5.0M | 5.3% |
| Panama | $5.0M | 5.3% |
| Cameroon | $4.3M | 4.7% |
| Romania | $4.0M | 4.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.37 per kg, 81% below the world average of $1.91, 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.
Ship scrap exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $481 thousand of ship scrap in 2024 (0 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Pakistan accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $480K | 100% |
| Georgia | $1K | 0.3% |
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 8908: Vessels and other floating structures; for breaking up.
Common questions
What is the value of ship scrap imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported ship scrap worth $92.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 253.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 101 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply ship scrap to Turkey?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 14% of the value ($12.9 million), followed by Japan (13%) and Norway (7%). The top three together account for 34%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Panama grew fastest among the top ten, up 402% on the year.
What is the average import price of ship scrap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.37 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $1.91 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 ship scrap to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $190.9 million in 2017 to $92.9 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2021 at $237.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export ship scrap?
Yes. Turkey exported $481 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Pakistan and Georgia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $92.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for ship scrap?
The HS code for ship scrap is heading 8908. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8908.00. It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8908 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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