Specialist vessels exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported specialist vessels worth $290.7 million (53.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 476% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $290.7M | 53.7K t |
| 2023 | $50.5M | 21.3K t |
| 2022 | $23.2M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $41.5M | 7.3K t |
| 2020 | $69.3M | 14.8K t |
| 2019 | $34.3M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $48.6M | 6.8K t |
Where Turkey exports specialist vessels to
The largest buyer markets were Marshall Isds (41%), Russia (22%), Iraq (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Russia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Product types under HS 8905
| 8905.90 | Vessels: light, fire-floats, floating cranes and other vessels, the navigability of which is subsidiary to their main function, floating docks | 98% |
| 8905.10 | Dredgers | 1.6% |
| 8905.20 | Floating or submersible drilling or production platforms | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8905.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.41 per kg, 21% below the world average of $6.89, 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.
Specialist vessels imports to Turkey
Imports of specialist vessels by Turkey reached $85.1 million in 2024 (98.2 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Germany (42%), United Kingdom (24%), Norway (11%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+786% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $35.5M | 42% |
| United Kingdom | $20.8M | 24% |
| Norway | $9.1M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $6.8M | 8% |
| Italy | $3.5M | 4.2% |
| Cyprus | $2.2M | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $1.6M | 1.9% |
| Palau | $1.5M | 1.8% |
| China | $1.5M | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 1.7% |
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 8905: Light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, other vessels; the navigability of which is subsidiary to main function; floating docks, floating, submersible drilling, production platforms.
Common questions
What is the value of specialist vessels exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported specialist vessels worth $290.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 53.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 97 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 476% on 2023.
Which countries buy specialist vessels from Turkey?
Marshall Isds was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($118.4 million), followed by Russia (22%) and Iraq (16%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Turkmenistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 259% on the year.
What is the average export price of specialist vessels per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.41 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $6.89 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 specialist vessels from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $48.6 million in 2017 to $290.7 million in 2024, an increase of 499%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import specialist vessels?
Yes. Turkey imported $85.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the United Kingdom and Norway. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $205.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialist vessels?
The HS code for specialist vessels is heading 8905. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8905.90 (98% of the value) and 8905.10 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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