Surfboard imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $4.2 million of surfboard in 2024 (666 tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.5 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 | $4.2M | 666 t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 151 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 446 t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 835 t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 605 t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 603 t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 606 t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 718 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports surfboard from
China alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+361% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 62% |
| Spain | $172K | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $161K | 3.9% |
| Italy | $159K | 3.8% |
| United States | $128K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $104K | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $98K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $81K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $74K | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $58K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.25 per kg, 65% 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported surfboard worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 666 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply surfboard to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Spain (4%) and the Netherlands (4%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 361% on the year.
What is the average import price of surfboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.25 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $17.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of surfboard to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2017 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 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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