Rowing boats and canoes imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rowing boats and canoes by Kuwait reached $19.8 million in 2024 (904 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 25% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $34.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19.8M | 904 t |
| 2023 | $26.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $28.9M | 940 t |
| 2021 | $34.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $13.8M | 651 t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $10.2M | 794 t |
| 2017 | $12.2M | 693 t |
Where Kuwait imports rowing boats and canoes from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (43%), United States (15%), Mexico (8%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+413% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $8.5M | 43% |
| United States | $3.0M | 15% |
| Mexico | $1.7M | 8.5% |
| Poland | $1.6M | 7.9% |
| France | $1.2M | 6.1% |
| Bahrain | $1.1M | 5.4% |
| Finland | $498K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $481K | 2.4% |
| China | $455K | 2.3% |
| Qatar | $412K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.94 per kg, close to the world average of $25.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rowing boats and canoes exports from Kuwait
Exports of rowing boats and canoes by Kuwait reached $2.2 million in 2024 (259 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 60% |
| Oman | $195K | 8.8% |
| Bahrain | $173K | 7.8% |
| Qatar | $135K | 6.1% |
| Italy | $130K | 5.9% |
| Seychelles | $114K | 5.1% |
| India | $78K | 3.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $45K | 2% |
| Lebanon | $11K | 0.5% |
| Iraq | $7K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait rowing boats and canoes imports (HS 8903.99): 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 8903.99: Yachts and other vessels: for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes, n.e.c. in heading no. 8903, other than inflatable.
Common questions
What is the value of rowing boats and canoes imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported rowing boats and canoes worth $19.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 904 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply rowing boats and canoes to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by the United States (15%) and Mexico (8%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 413% on the year.
What is the average import price of rowing boats and canoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.94 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $25.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rowing boats and canoes to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.2 million in 2017 to $19.8 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2021 at $34.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.8 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export rowing boats and canoes?
Yes. Kuwait exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Bahrain. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $17.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for rowing boats and canoes?
The HS code for rowing boats and canoes is subheading 8903.99. It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8903 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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