Surfboard imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $18.8 million of surfboard in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 26% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $18.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $14.9M | 897 t |
| 2022 | $13.0M | 750 t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 506 t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 704 t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 572 t |
Where Turkey imports surfboard from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+176% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.5M | 50% |
| Poland | $3.1M | 16% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 9.1% |
| France | $1.0M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $946K | 5% |
| United States | $406K | 2.2% |
| Czech Republic | $284K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $211K | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $201K | 1.1% |
| Bulgaria | $158K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.65 per kg, close to the world average of $17.84.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Surfboard exports from Turkey
Exports of surfboard by Turkey reached $2.3 million in 2024 (98 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (27%), Hungary (13%), Malaysia (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $618K | 27% |
| Hungary | $308K | 13% |
| Malaysia | $134K | 5.8% |
| Greece | $133K | 5.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $120K | 5.2% |
| Norway | $94K | 4.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $81K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $79K | 3.4% |
| United States | $72K | 3.1% |
| Algeria | $60K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey 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 Turkey?
Turkey imported surfboard worth $18.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply surfboard to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by Poland (16%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 284% on the year.
What is the average import price of surfboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.65 per kg in 2024, close to 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 Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $18.8 million in 2024, an increase of 225%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export surfboard?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Hungary and Malaysia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $16.5 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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