Passenger ships and ferries imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $707.7 million of passenger ships and ferries in 2024 (50.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 141 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 231% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $707.7M | 50.9K t |
| 2023 | $214.0M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $723.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $466.6M | 17.9K t |
| 2020 | $415.4M | 67.4K t |
| 2019 | $565.7M | 41.4K t |
| 2018 | $304.8M | 46.9K t |
| 2017 | $159.5M | 23.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports passenger ships and ferries from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+913% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $682.5M | 96% |
| Turkey | $15.7M | 2.2% |
| Singapore | $5.5M | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $536K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $452K | 0.1% |
| India | $399K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $390K | 0.1% |
| France | $320K | 0.1% |
| Estonia | $37K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.89 per kg, close to the world average of $16.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Passenger ships and ferries exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $42.7 million of passenger ships and ferries in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were France (46%), Japan (18%), Germany (14%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $19.8M | 46% |
| Japan | $7.5M | 18% |
| Germany | $5.8M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $4.1M | 9.7% |
| South Korea | $2.2M | 5.1% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 2.4% |
| Ireland | $563K | 1.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $541K | 1.3% |
| Iceland | $388K | 0.9% |
| Sri Lanka | $268K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom passenger ships and ferries imports (HS 8901.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8901.10: Cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels, principally designed for the transport of persons, ferry boats of all kinds.
Common questions
What is the value of passenger ships and ferries imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported passenger ships and ferries worth $707.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 141 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was up 231% on 2023.
Which countries supply passenger ships and ferries to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($682.5 million), followed by Turkey (2%) and Singapore (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 913% on the year.
What is the average import price of passenger ships and ferries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.89 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $16.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of passenger ships and ferries to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $159.5 million in 2017 to $707.7 million in 2024, an increase of 344%. The peak was 2022 at $723.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $444.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export passenger ships and ferries?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $42.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Japan and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $665.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for passenger ships and ferries?
The HS code for passenger ships and ferries is subheading 8901.10. 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?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
World passenger ships and ferries trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for the United Kingdom
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.