Surfboard imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of surfboard by Kuwait reached $2.1 million in 2024 (221 tonnes). That is 34% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.7 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 | $2.1M | 221 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 389 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 173 t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 925 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 489 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 190 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 178 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 199 t |
Where Kuwait imports surfboard from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+265% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 54% |
| Italy | $245K | 12% |
| Mauritius | $121K | 5.8% |
| France | $106K | 5.1% |
| Taiwan | $86K | 4.1% |
| United States | $61K | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $40K | 1.9% |
| Mexico | $37K | 1.8% |
| Poland | $36K | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $31K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.46 per kg, 47% below the world average of $17.84, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait surfboard imports (HS 9506.29): 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.
Common questions
What is the value of surfboard imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported surfboard worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 221 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply surfboard to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Italy (12%) and Mauritius (6%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 265% on the year.
What is the average import price of surfboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.46 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $17.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of surfboard to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2021 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for surfboard?
The HS code for surfboard is subheading 9506.29. It sits in HS chapter 95 (toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9506 page.
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