In 2023, the volume of loaded and empty seaborne containers handled in Turkey stood at 13.76 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs). Forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 indicates a continuous upward trend:
- In 2024, the forecasted volume increases to 14.31 million TEUs, a year-on-year growth of approximately 4.0% from 2023.
- In 2025, the volume is expected to rise to 14.87 million TEUs, representing a 3.9% increase from 2024.
- By 2026, the volume is projected to reach 15.42 million TEUs, reflecting a 3.7% increase year-on-year.
- The 2027 forecast shows the volume climbing to 15.97 million TEUs, a 3.6% increase from 2026.
- In 2028, the volume is anticipated to hit 16.52 million TEUs, marking a year-on-year growth of 3.4% from 2027.
Over the five-year forecast period, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) stands at approximately 3.7%, indicating steady growth in seaborne container volumes.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of global trade dynamics, technological advancements in port operations, and infrastructural developments in Turkey’s maritime sector, which could affect the efficiency and capacity of container handling.
