China Tankers (HS 890120) Exports by Country

Monthly · USD · Source: GACC · Data through 2026-09

YTD exports$20.4B2026 Jan–Sep · +150.4% YoY vs 2025-01 to 2025-09
Latest exports$2.7BSeptember 2026 · +94.6% YoY vs 2025-09 to 2025-09
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HS 890120 · All partner countries

Monthly Export Trend

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Annual Totals

YearExport value
2026 Jan–Sep$20.4B

Fast-growing export markets

Jan–Sep 2026 vs Jan–Sep 2025 · USD

  • Liberia Exports $6.2B Increase +$2.7B YoY +79%
  • Hong Kong Exports $2.1B Increase +$1.7B YoY +412%

Latest month · up to 5 countries

September 2026 · USD

Partner Value Share
Liberia $1.1B 41.4%
Marshall Islands $475.2M 17.8%
Singapore $474M 17.8%
Hong Kong $206.3M 7.7%
South Korea $171.1M 6.4%

Same countries · 2026 totals

2026-01 to 2026-09 · USD

Partner Value Share
Liberia $6.2B 30.2%
Marshall Islands $3.6B 17.5%
Singapore $4.9B 24.0%
Hong Kong $2.1B 10.1%
South Korea $726.7M 3.6%

HS8 customs codes under 890120

China customs reports HS 890120 at the 8-digit level. 11 subheadings are published under it. Select an HS8 subcode to check supported export coverage, samples and your one-time price, then buy online. For unsupported scopes or custom research, ask for optional custom help.

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.

Free sample data

Sample: Hong Kong · 2022.

HS 890120 · China exports

Latest 5 of 12 historical sample rows
monthvalue_usdhs_codeyearflowpartner_codecountry_name
2022-12250,297,6628901202022export110Hong Kong
2022-1156,662,9778901202022export110Hong Kong
2022-10231,817,6388901202022export110Hong Kong
2022-09125,314,3158901202022export110Hong Kong
2022-0880,190,2168901202022export110Hong Kong
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2022 sample CSV fields, newest first
monthvalue_usdhs_codeyearflowpartner_codecountry_name
2022-12250,297,6628901202022export110Hong Kong
2022-1156,662,9778901202022export110Hong Kong
2022-10231,817,6388901202022export110Hong Kong
2022-09125,314,3158901202022export110Hong Kong
2022-0880,190,2168901202022export110Hong Kong
2022-0751,509,4578901202022export110Hong Kong
2022-06165,947,7088901202022export110Hong Kong
2022-05168,874,4978901202022export110Hong Kong
2022-041,131,0308901202022export110Hong Kong
2022-0323,151,1178901202022export110Hong Kong
2022-0230,640,0008901202022export110Hong Kong
2022-0171,621,4608901202022export110Hong Kong

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About this data

How much tankers does China export?

China exported $20.4B of tankers in the 9 months to September 2026, averaging $2.3B 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?

Liberia, Singapore and Marshall Islands together account for 72% of the published total, out of 22 trading partners on record.

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Source

Source

Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC), cleaned and structured by China Data Portal.

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

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