Inflatable pleasure boats imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $6.6 million of inflatable pleasure boats in 2024 (214 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 224% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $16.3 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 | $6.6M | 214 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 108 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 213 t |
| 2021 | $16.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 828 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 154 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 375 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 53 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports inflatable pleasure boats from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (25%), Italy (23%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+540% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 25% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 23% |
| China | $860K | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $818K | 12% |
| Greece | $710K | 11% |
| United States | $350K | 5.3% |
| Spain | $230K | 3.5% |
| Serbia | $140K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $93K | 1.4% |
| France | $85K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.96 per kg, 69% above the world average of $18.32. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 United Arab Emirates inflatable pleasure boats imports (HS 8903.10): 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 8903.10: Yachts and other vessels: for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes, inflatable.
Common questions
What is the value of inflatable pleasure boats imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported inflatable pleasure boats worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 214 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 224% on 2023.
Which countries supply inflatable pleasure boats to the United Arab Emirates?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Italy (23%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 540% on the year.
What is the average import price of inflatable pleasure boats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.96 per kg in 2024, 69% above the world average of $18.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of inflatable pleasure boats to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 224%. The peak was 2021 at $16.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for inflatable pleasure boats?
The HS code for inflatable pleasure boats is subheading 8903.10. It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8903 page.
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