Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Passenger and Cargo Ships. In 2022, Passenger and Cargo Ships were the world's 51st most traded product, with a total trade of $72.2B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Passenger and Cargo Ships decreased by -4.45%, from $75.5B to $72.2B. Trade in Passenger and Cargo Ships represent 0.3% of total world trade.
Passenger and Cargo Ships are a part of Ships, boats, & floating structures. They include Cargo Vessels (Excl. Tankers & Refrigerated), Tankers, Cruise ships, excursion boats, ferry boats, and Refrigerated vessels other than tankers.
Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Passenger and Cargo Ships were China ($17.6B), South Korea ($16.1B), Japan ($9.4B), Germany ($4.57B), and Italy ($4.5B).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Passenger and Cargo Ships were Liberia ($11.2B), United States ($7.14B), Marshall Islands ($6.8B), Singapore ($6.76B), and Panama ($5.4B).
Ranking Passenger and Cargo Ships ranks 723rd in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Cruise ships are used to transport people on long trips. They're usually used for cruises, which are trips that last several days or weeks. Excursion boats are smaller boats that can be used for shorter trips. Ferry-boats and cargo ships are large vessels that can carry a lot of cargo. Barges and similar vessels are also large vessels that can carry a lot of cargo.