Rubber boat fenders trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in rubber boat fenders was worth $214.4 million in 2024, about 54.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 46% since 2017, and down 8% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $214.4M | 54.0K t |
| 2023 | $233.1M | 50.6K t |
| 2022 | $208.3M | 48.9K t |
| 2021 | $176.2M | 42.2K t |
| 2020 | $171.2M | 44.1K t |
| 2019 | $169.7M | 45.0K t |
| 2018 | $173.5M | 47.1K t |
| 2017 | $147.2M | 39.6K t |
Top rubber boat fenders exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 42% of world exports, followed by Malaysia and India. The top three supply 58% between them, out of 86 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $90.5M | 42% |
| Malaysia | $21.8M | 10% |
| India | $12.7M | 5.9% |
| United States | $12.3M | 5.7% |
| Singapore | $10.0M | 4.7% |
| Japan | $9.9M | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $8.3M | 3.9% |
| Slovakia | $8.0M | 3.7% |
| Indonesia | $6.4M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $5.3M | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $4.3M | 2% |
| Spain | $3.5M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Indonesia is the biggest buyer with 7% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Singapore. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 18% across 191 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $14.9M | 6.9% |
| United States | $13.2M | 6.2% |
| Singapore | $11.4M | 5.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11.2M | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $9.0M | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $8.2M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $6.3M | 3% |
| Italy | $6.2M | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.2M | 2.9% |
| Malaysia | $6.1M | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $5.8M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $5.7M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.97 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $13.68 per kg and China $2.92 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4016.94: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), boat or dock fenders, whether or not inflatable, of non-cellular rubber. HS 4016 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most rubber boat fenders?
China exported $90.5 million in 2024, 42% of the world total, followed by Malaysia (10%) and India (6%). In all, 86 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most rubber boat fenders?
Indonesia imported $14.9 million in 2024, 7% of world imports, ahead of the United States (6%) and Singapore (5%). The top three importers together take 18%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in rubber boat fenders?
It was worth $214.4 million in 2024, about 54.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 46% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $233.1 million. 86 countries reported exports and 191 reported imports.
What is the average price of rubber boat fenders per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.97 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $13.68 per kg and China $2.92 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for rubber boat fenders?
The HS code for rubber boat fenders is subheading 4016.94, in chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 4016 page.
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