China Tankers (HS 890120) Exports by Country

Monthly USD Source: GACC Data as of: August 2026 Coverage 2021-01–2026-08

Total exports$51.8B
Latest value$2.5B
Partners22
Coverage2021-01 to 2026-08

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Unit
USD
Rows
603
Data as of
August 2026

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Partner Value Share
Singapore $13.9B 26.8%
Liberia $13.9B 26.8%
Hong Kong $7B 13.6%
Marshall Islands $5.7B 11.0%
South Korea $1.6B 3.1%

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Partner Value Share
Liberia $714.6M 29.1%
Marshall Islands $603.3M 24.6%
Singapore $385.8M 15.7%
Oman $233M 9.5%
Hong Kong $134.5M 5.5%

Annual Totals

Year Export value
2021 $5.9B
2022 $5.2B
2023 $4.2B
2024 $6.2B
2025 $12.6B
2026 $17.7B

HS8 customs codes under 890120

China customs reports HS 890120 at the 8-digit level. 11 subheadings are published under it, and export values for each are available on request.

89012011Refined petroleum tankers, loading capacity ≤100000t

Ships built to carry refined petroleum products with a maximum deadweight tonnage not exceeding 100,000 tons.

89012012Refined petroleum tankers, 100000t< loading capacity≤300000t

Vessels engineered for refined petroleum transport, featuring a loading capacity greater than 100,000 tons but up to 300,000 tons.

89012013Refined petroleum tankers, loading capacity>300000t

Maritime vessels engineered to carry refined petroleum products in bulk, distinguished by a deadweight capacity exceeding 300,000 tons for ultra-large-scale transport operations.

89012021Crude petroleum tankers, loading capacity ≤150000t

Tankers configured specifically for crude petroleum shipment, operating with a loading capacity of 150,000 tons or less.

89012022Crude petroleum tankers, 150000<loading capacity ≤300000t

Crude oil carriers with a mid-range deadweight capacity, handling loads over 150,000 tons and up to 300,000 tons.

89012023Crude petroleum tankers, loading capacity >300000t

Very large crude petroleum tankers designed for bulk transport, distinguished by a loading capacity surpassing 300,000 tons.

89012031Liquified petroleum gas carriers, volume ≤2000m3

Smaller liquefied petroleum gas carriers are defined by their cargo capacity of 2000 cubic meters or less, suitable for regional or short-sea bulk gas transport.

89012032Liquified petroleum gas carriers, volume >2000m3

Large-scale liquefied petroleum gas transportation is facilitated by these carriers, which exceed a volume capacity of 2000 cubic meters for major trade routes.

89012041Liquified natural gas carriers, volume ≤2000m3

Liquefied natural gas vessels with a capacity not exceeding 2000 cubic meters handle smaller volumes of chilled methane for localized distribution networks.

89012042Liquified natural gas carriers, volume >2000m3

High-capacity liquefied natural gas shipping relies on these carriers, built to hold volumes greater than 2000 cubic meters for long-haul energy exports.

89012090Other tankers nes

Specialized maritime tankers not classified as gas carriers fall under this group, encompassing vessels designed to move bulk liquids like crude oil or chemicals.

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Data notes

Data notes

HS 890120 is also written 8901.20. Values are in USD; the public series does not report tonnes or kg. Product scope: Maritime vessels specifically designed to transport bulk liquid cargo, including crude oil, chemical products, and liquefied gases, playing a vital role in international energy and commodity trade. The public page shows monthly export partner previews from official GACC customs statistics. Preview and buy a monthly CSV for your selected products, countries and years.

Source

Source

Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC), cleaned and structured by China Data Portal.
Transformations: Values are presented as published by the source.

Citation

Citation

China Data Portal. "China Tankers (HS 890120) Export Data." https://chinadata.live/china-trade/hs/890120/

About this data

How much tankers does China export?

China exported $23.5B of tankers in the twelve months to August 2026, averaging $2.0B per month, based on official China customs statistics (HS 890120).

What products are covered by HS 890120?

Maritime vessels specifically designed to transport bulk liquid cargo, including crude oil, chemical products, and liquefied gases, playing a vital role in international energy and commodity trade.

Which countries buy the most tankers from China?

Singapore, Liberia and Hong Kong together account for 67% of the published total, out of 22 trading partners on record.

Is China's tankers export growing?

Annual exports grew by 115% between 2021 and 2025, from $5.9B to $12.6B.

Where does this China customs data come from, and can I get the full dataset?

Figures come from official China General Administration of Customs (GACC) statistics, published monthly. ChinaData cleans partner names, periods and values so the series is ready for analysis. Partner-level rows for every month, including HS8 detail, are available as a one-time CSV purchase. Choose your products and coverage, then preview the file and price before payment.

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