Ships exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported ships worth $601.4 million (231.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $962.9 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 | $601.4M | 231.6K t |
| 2023 | $734.3M | 173.4K t |
| 2022 | $579.2M | 167.5K t |
| 2021 | $821.8M | 269.1K t |
| 2020 | $513.1M | 282.9K t |
| 2019 | $797.2M | 406.9K t |
| 2018 | $790.7M | 368.9K t |
| 2017 | $962.9M | 398.9K t |
Where Turkey exports ships to
The largest buyer markets were Marshall Isds (16%), Netherlands (12%), Oman (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+643% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall Isds | $95.7M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $69.9M | 12% |
| Oman | $66.5M | 11% |
| Norway | $44.8M | 7.5% |
| Australia | $44.2M | 7.4% |
| Panama | $29.6M | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $25.4M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $24.9M | 4.1% |
| Morocco | $21.8M | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $21.7M | 3.6% |
Product types under HS 8901
| 8901.20 | Tankers | 43% |
| 8901.90 | Vessels: n.e.c. in heading no. 8901, for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods | 35% |
| 8901.10 | Cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels, principally designed for the transport of persons, ferry boats of all kinds | 22% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8901.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.60 per kg, close to the world average of $2.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ships imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported ships worth $326.2 million (160.2 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (31%), Denmark (16%), Japan (16%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+201% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $101.9M | 31% |
| Denmark | $51.7M | 16% |
| Japan | $50.9M | 16% |
| Italy | $33.4M | 10% |
| Greece | $20.0M | 6.1% |
| South Korea | $17.5M | 5.4% |
| Ukraine | $12.3M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $11.6M | 3.6% |
| Marshall Isds | $7.4M | 2.3% |
| Singapore | $5.0M | 1.5% |
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 8901: Cruise ships, excursion boats, ferry-boats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods.
Common questions
What is the value of ships exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported ships worth $601.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 231.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 120 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy ships from Turkey?
Marshall Isds was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($95.7 million), followed by the Netherlands (12%) and Oman (11%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 49 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 643% on the year.
What is the average export price of ships per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.60 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.55 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 ships from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $962.9 million in 2017 to $601.4 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2017 at $962.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import ships?
Yes. Turkey imported $326.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Denmark and Japan. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $275.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for ships?
The HS code for ships is heading 8901. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8901.20 (43% of the value) and 8901.90 (35%). 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?
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