🇬🇧 United Kingdom exports of naval vessels: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported naval vessels worth $87.2 million (908 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $249.6 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of naval vessels by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $87.2M | 908 t |
| 2023 | $113.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $138.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $104.6M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $47.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $88.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $249.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $40.0M | 4.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports naval vessels to
The largest buyer markets were South Korea (41%), Saudi Arabia (19%), Italy (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $35.7M | 41% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $16.3M | 19% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $5.3M | 6.1% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $4.8M | 5.5% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $3.5M | 4% |
| 🇺🇦 Ukraine | $3.0M | 3.4% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $2.7M | 3.1% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $2.5M | 2.9% |
| Taiwan | $1.8M | 2.1% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.8M | 2% |
Types of naval vessels under HS 8906
| 8906.90 | Vessels: other, including lifeboats other than rowing boats, other than warships | 59% |
| 8906.10 | Vessels: warships | 41% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8906.
Average export price of naval vessels
The average declared value was about $96.06 per kg, 527% above the world average of $15.32. 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.
The United Kingdom also imports naval vessels
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported naval vessels worth $80.3 million (818 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Norway (31%), Angola (19%), Canada (13%). Among the main suppliers, Angola grew fastest (+461% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $24.7M | 31% |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | $15.0M | 19% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $10.7M | 13% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $10.6M | 13% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $4.6M | 5.7% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $2.8M | 3.5% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $2.1M | 2.7% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $2.1M | 2.6% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $2.1M | 2.6% |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | $1.3M | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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 8906: Vessels; other, including warships and lifeboats, other than rowing boats.
Naval vessels trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of naval vessels imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported naval vessels worth $80.3 million in 2024 (818 tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import naval vessels from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Norway (31%), Angola (19%), Canada (13%).
What is the average import price of naval vessels in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $98.15 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $15.32 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export naval vessels?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported naval vessels worth $87.2 million in 2024, mainly to South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Italy.
What is the HS code for naval vessels?
Naval vessels falls under HS heading 8906 (Vessels; other, including warships and lifeboats, other than rowing boats). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading naval vessels with the United Kingdom?
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