UN Comtrade • Latest complete year: 2024
89 - Ships, boats and floating structures (HS 89)
Global exports
$156.17B
Global imports
$59.39B
Top exporter share
31.9%
Top importer share
11.5%
- In 2024, global exports of Ships, boats and floating structures (HS2 89) amounted to $156.2B.
- China was the leading exporter, accounting for 31.9% of global exports in this category.
- Global imports of HS2 89 reached $59.4B in 2024.
- France was the largest importer, representing 11.5% of worldwide imports.
- The top three exporters (China, Rep. of Korea, Japan) together contributed 53.5% of total exports.
Global Trade Overview for Ships, boats and floating structures (HS2 89)
In 2024, the global trade of Ships, boats and floating structures (HS2 89) saw significant activity. Total global exports reached $156.2B, while imports stood at $59.4B. China emerged as the top exporter, contributing 31.9% of the global export value. Other major exporters included Rep. of Korea and Japan. On the import side, France was the leading country, accounting for 11.5% of total imports, followed by Germany and India. The trade in this category is vital for global transportation, leisure, and specialized marine operations.
See also: ChinaRep. of KoreaFranceGermany
Key Exporting and Importing Countries
Analyzing the top performers in 2024, China's exports of HS2 89 reached $49.8B. Rep. of Korea followed with $24.0B in exports, and Japan exported $9.6B. These countries play a pivotal role in the supply chain of marine vessels. For imports, France led with $6.8B, Germany imported $5.9B, and India received $4.5B worth of these products. These figures highlight the significant demand for ships, boats, and floating structures across various economies.
See also: JapanIndiaUnited States
Quick insights
- China is the top exporter (31.9% of reported exports).
- France is the top importer (11.5% of reported imports).
- Top 3 exporter concentration: 53.4%.
- Top 5 exporter concentration: 64.1%.
Notes: Shares are relative to reported totals in the dataset for the selected year.
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Ships, boats and floating structures - product groups (4-digit) by top countries (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Top 10 countries with the leading 6 product groups (4-digit); remainder grouped as Other.
Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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Ships, boats and floating structures - country rank by trade value (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Ranks show the top 10 countries by latest-year value (rank 1 is largest).
Flow: Exports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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Global export trend
Ships, boats and floating structures - exports over time (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Annual reported exports across available years.
Flow: Exports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade
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HS4 drilldown
Built: 2026-01-12T08:07:49Z • Snapshot: 20251222
HS4 subcategories within HS 89 for 2024 (partner = World). Values are summed across reporting economies; coverage varies by reporter and year.
Exports
Coverage vs HS2: 99.2%
Ships, boats and floating structures - top 4-digit product groups by export share (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Leading 4-digit product groups by export value.
Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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| HS4 | Subcategory | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8901 | Cruise ships, excursion boats,… | $99.46B | 63.7% |
| 8903 | Yachts and other vessels; for p… | $21.35B | 13.7% |
| 8905 | Light-vessels, fire-floats, dre… | $20.98B | 13.4% |
| 8906 | Vessels; other, including warsh… | $6.36B | 4.1% |
| 8904 | Tugs and pusher craft | $3.65B | 2.3% |
| 8907 | Boats, floating structures, oth… | $1.58B | 1.0% |
| 8902 | Fishing vessels, factory ships… | $1.39B | 0.9% |
| 8908 | Vessels and other floating stru… | $134.35M | 0.1% |
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Fastest-growing HS4 (CAGR 2019–2024)
Filter: start-year value ≥ $1.00M
| HS4 | Subcategory | CAGR | 2024 value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8906 | Vessels; other, including warsh… | 8.6% | $6.36B |
| 8901 | Cruise ships, excursion boats,… | 7.9% | $99.46B |
| 8903 | Yachts and other vessels; for p… | 6.2% | $21.35B |
| 8907 | Boats, floating structures, oth… | 4.6% | $1.58B |
| 8905 | Light-vessels, fire-floats, dre… | 0.8% | $20.98B |
| 8904 | Tugs and pusher craft | -0.7% | $3.65B |
| 8902 | Fishing vessels, factory ships… | -1.4% | $1.39B |
| 8908 | Vessels and other floating stru… | -43.3% | $134.35M |
Imports
Coverage vs HS2: 99.5%
Ships, boats and floating structures - top 4-digit product groups by import share (Imports), 2024 (USD)
Leading 4-digit product groups by import value.
Flow: Imports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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| HS4 | Subcategory | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8901 | Cruise ships, excursion boats,… | $27.25B | 45.9% |
| 8903 | Yachts and other vessels; for p… | $13.53B | 22.8% |
| 8905 | Light-vessels, fire-floats, dre… | $9.51B | 16.0% |
| 8906 | Vessels; other, including warsh… | $4.52B | 7.6% |
| 8904 | Tugs and pusher craft | $1.45B | 2.4% |
| 8907 | Boats, floating structures, oth… | $1.41B | 2.4% |
| 8902 | Fishing vessels, factory ships… | $745.26M | 1.3% |
| 8908 | Vessels and other floating stru… | $699.81M | 1.2% |
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Fastest-growing HS4 (CAGR 2019–2024)
Filter: start-year value ≥ $1.00M
| HS4 | Subcategory | CAGR | 2024 value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8906 | Vessels; other, including warsh… | 7.2% | $4.52B |
| 8901 | Cruise ships, excursion boats,… | 6.8% | $27.25B |
| 8907 | Boats, floating structures, oth… | 5.1% | $1.41B |
| 8903 | Yachts and other vessels; for p… | 2.7% | $13.53B |
| 8908 | Vessels and other floating stru… | -5.6% | $699.81M |
| 8902 | Fishing vessels, factory ships… | -7.3% | $745.26M |
| 8904 | Tugs and pusher craft | -13.3% | $1.45B |
| 8905 | Light-vessels, fire-floats, dre… | -14.1% | $9.51B |
Explore country profiles
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Top exporters
Top trade routes
Top exporter → importer routes among the largest exporters (bounded at build-time).
| Exporter | Importer | Value | Share of exports |
|---|---|---|---|
| China (CHN) | China, Hong Kong SAR (HKG) | $10.02B | 6.4% |
| China (CHN) | Liberia (LBR) | $9.19B | 5.9% |
| China (CHN) | Singapore (SGP) | $6.64B | 4.3% |
| France (FRA) | USA (USA) | $5.45B | 3.5% |
| Rep. of Korea (KOR) | Liberia (LBR) | $5.21B | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia (SAU) | United Arab Emirates (ARE) | $4.07B | 2.6% |
| Japan (JPN) | Panama (PAN) | $3.95B | 2.5% |
| Rep. of Korea (KOR) | Singapore (SGP) | $3.48B | 2.2% |
| China (CHN) | Marshall Isds (MHL) | $3.18B | 2.0% |
| China (CHN) | Malta (MLT) | $2.82B | 1.8% |
| Rep. of Korea (KOR) | Marshall Isds (MHL) | $2.59B | 1.7% |
| China (CHN) | Panama (PAN) | $2.40B | 1.5% |
| Netherlands (NLD) | Cayman Isds (CYM) | $2.37B | 1.5% |
| Rep. of Korea (KOR) | Malta (MLT) | $2.15B | 1.4% |
| China (CHN) | Indonesia (IDN) | $2.01B | 1.3% |
Data notes & methodology
Source: UN Comtrade
Exports total: $156.17B • Imports total: $59.39B
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