🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of pleasure vessels: 2024 trade data
Saudi Arabia imported $23.6 million of pleasure vessels in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 38% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $38.1 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of pleasure vessels by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $38.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $29.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $20.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $18.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $27.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $13.7M | 666 t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 221 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports pleasure vessels from
The largest suppliers were United States (18%), United Arab Emirates (12%), Italy (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 41%. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $4.3M | 18% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $2.8M | 12% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $2.4M | 10% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $2.3M | 9.6% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $1.8M | 7.5% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.7M | 7% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.4M | 6% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $1.2M | 4.9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $831K | 3.5% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $828K | 3.5% |
Types of pleasure vessels under HS 8903
| 8903.99 | Yachts and other vessels: for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes, n.e.c. in heading no. 8903, other than inflatable | 64% |
| 8903.92 | Motorboats: (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable | 18% |
| 8903.10 | Yachts and other vessels: for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes, inflatable | 11% |
| 8903.91 | Sailboats: with or without auxiliary motor, for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable | 6.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8903.
Average import price of pleasure vessels
The average declared value was about $22.74 per kg, 51% below the world average of $46.19, 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.
Saudi Arabia also exports pleasure vessels
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported pleasure vessels worth $13.4 million (976 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (34%), New Zealand (19%), Liberia (12%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $4.6M | 34% |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | $2.5M | 19% |
| 🇱🇷 Liberia | $1.7M | 12% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.1M | 8.4% |
| 🇱🇧 Lebanon | $800K | 6% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $756K | 5.6% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $621K | 4.6% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $591K | 4.4% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $281K | 2.1% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $210K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Yachts and other vessels; for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes.
Pleasure vessels trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of pleasure vessels imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported pleasure vessels worth $23.6 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import pleasure vessels from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United States (18%), United Arab Emirates (12%), Italy (10%).
What is the average import price of pleasure vessels in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $22.74 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $46.19 per kg.
Does Saudi Arabia export pleasure vessels?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported pleasure vessels worth $13.4 million in 2024, mainly to United Arab Emirates, New Zealand, Liberia.
What is the HS code for pleasure vessels?
Pleasure vessels falls under HS heading 8903 (Yachts and other vessels; for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading pleasure vessels with Saudi Arabia?
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