The current average age of merchant bulk carriers by country of beneficial ownership in the United States is 18 years, which has increased by 1 years (5.9%) since 2023.
Average age of merchant bulk carriers by country of beneficial ownership by the United States
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
283
Date range: 2011 to 2024
Points:
5,570
Measure:
Years
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Bulk carriers, average age
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United States Bulk carriers, average age between 2011 and 2024
| Period | Bulk carriers, average age | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18 years | +1 years |
| 2023 | 17 years | +1 years |
| 2022 | 16 years | -8 years |
| 2021 | 24 years | -2 years |
| 2020 | 26 years | +1 years |
| 2019 | 25 years | +1 years |
| 2018 | 24 years | +1 years |
| 2017 | 23 years | -2 years |
| 2016 | 25 years | +1 years |
| 2015 | 24 years | +1 years |
| 2014 | 23 years | -0 years |
| 2013 | 23 years | +1 years |
| 2012 | 22 years | -1 years |
| 2011 | 23 years |