Tugs and pusher craft exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $360.2 million of tugs and pusher craft in 2024 (10.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 83 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $360.2M | 10.4K t |
| 2023 | $384.0M | 15.7K t |
| 2022 | $318.2M | 18.7K t |
| 2021 | $228.3M | 12.5K t |
| 2020 | $153.4M | 8.3K t |
| 2019 | $112.6M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $188.7M | 12.0K t |
| 2017 | $153.7M | 9.7K t |
Where Turkey exports tugs and pusher craft to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (15%), United Arab Emirates (14%), Italy (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+904% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $52.9M | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $50.4M | 14% |
| Italy | $49.7M | 14% |
| Greece | $44.2M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $18.0M | 5% |
| Norway | $16.9M | 4.7% |
| Marshall Isds | $14.3M | 4% |
| Morocco | $13.6M | 3.8% |
| Estonia | $9.7M | 2.7% |
| Finland | $9.6M | 2.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.61 per kg, 318% above the world average of $8.28. 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.
Tugs and pusher craft imports to Turkey
Imports of tugs and pusher craft by Turkey reached $11.5 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (50%), Bulgaria (42%), Greece (7%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.7M | 50% |
| Bulgaria | $4.9M | 42% |
| Greece | $810K | 7% |
| Morocco | $63K | 0.6% |
| Ukraine | $27K | 0.2% |
| Norway | $23K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $11K | 0.1% |
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 8904: Tugs and pusher craft.
Common questions
What is the value of tugs and pusher craft exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported tugs and pusher craft worth $360.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 83 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy tugs and pusher craft from Turkey?
Canada was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($52.9 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (14%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 27 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 904% on the year.
What is the average export price of tugs and pusher craft per kg?
The average declared export value was about $34.61 per kg in 2024, 318% above the world average of $8.28 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 tugs and pusher craft from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $153.7 million in 2017 to $360.2 million in 2024, an increase of 134%. The peak was 2023 at $384.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import tugs and pusher craft?
Yes. Turkey imported $11.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Bulgaria and Greece. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $348.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for tugs and pusher craft?
The HS code for tugs and pusher craft is heading 8904. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8904.00. It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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