Surfboard trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in surfboard was worth $1.77 billion in 2024, about 99.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 14% since 2017, and down 4% 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 | $1.77B | 99.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.84B | 94.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.87B | 150.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.85B | 145.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.69B | 94.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.72B | 101.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.65B | 95.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.55B | 89.2K t |
Top surfboard exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 52% of world exports, followed by Italy and France. The top three supply 62% between them, out of 167 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $913.1M | 52% |
| Italy | $103.5M | 5.9% |
| France | $73.1M | 4.1% |
| Taiwan | $69.2M | 3.9% |
| Thailand | $66.9M | 3.8% |
| United States | $58.9M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $48.7M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $43.2M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $41.2M | 2.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $33.1M | 1.9% |
| Austria | $28.5M | 1.6% |
| Spain | $24.2M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (23%), France (8%) and Germany (7%). 213 countries imported it, and the top three take 39% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $410.2M | 23% |
| France | $148.9M | 8.4% |
| Germany | $123.5M | 7% |
| Spain | $84.4M | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $75.4M | 4.3% |
| Australia | $72.1M | 4.1% |
| Canada | $60.2M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $54.2M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $53.1M | 3% |
| Poland | $52.0M | 2.9% |
| Russia | $50.6M | 2.9% |
| Austria | $38.7M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $17.84 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $39.42 per kg and China $13.51 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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The shipment records behind Surfboard (HS 9506.29) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 9506.29: Water sport equipment: water-skis, surf-boards and other water-sport equipment, excluding sailboards. HS 9506 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most surfboard?
China exported $913.1 million in 2024, 52% of the world total, followed by Italy (6%) and France (4%). In all, 167 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most surfboard?
The United States imported $410.2 million in 2024, 23% of world imports, ahead of France (8%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 39%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in surfboard?
It was worth $1.77 billion in 2024, about 99.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 14% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $2.87 billion. 167 countries reported exports and 213 reported imports.
What is the average price of surfboard per kg?
The world average declared value was about $17.84 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $39.42 per kg and China $13.51 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for surfboard?
The HS code for surfboard is subheading 9506.29, in chapter 95 (toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 9506 page.
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