Turkey's maritime container transport volume has experienced significant growth over the past decade, increasing from 84.66 million metric tons in 2013 to 136.07 million metric tons in 2023. The year-on-year variation shows a fluctuating trend, with notable contractions in 2015 (-1.26%) and 2022 (-1.22%), while substantial growth occurred in 2021 (8.34%). Over the last two years, the volume contracted by 1.22% in 2022 but rebounded by 4.47% in 2023. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the past five years stands at 3.56%, indicating a steady upward trajectory.
Looking forward, the forecasted data suggest continued growth, with Turkey’s maritime container transport volume projected to reach 159.35 million metric tons by 2028. The expected five-year CAGR is 2.5%, contributing to an overall estimated growth rate of 13.16% over this period.
Future trends to watch include advances in port infrastructure, the impact of geopolitical shifts on trade routes, and technological innovations in maritime logistics, which could influence both the volume and efficiency of container transport.
