Motor pleasure boats imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $135.5 million of motor pleasure boats in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 35% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $135.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $100.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $76.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $69.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $37.3M | 886 t |
| 2019 | $42.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $73.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $70.2M | 2.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports motor pleasure boats from
The largest suppliers were Italy (37%), United Kingdom (19%), Croatia (9%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+472% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $50.0M | 37% |
| United Kingdom | $25.7M | 19% |
| Croatia | $11.8M | 8.7% |
| United States | $8.9M | 6.6% |
| Poland | $7.0M | 5.2% |
| Spain | $6.1M | 4.5% |
| Australia | $4.6M | 3.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $3.5M | 2.6% |
| Austria | $2.5M | 1.8% |
| France | $2.4M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $56.71 per kg, close to the world average of $59.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Motor pleasure boats exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $36.7 million of motor pleasure boats in 2024 (577 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (37%), Maldives (31%), Malta (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Maldives grew fastest (+326% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $13.5M | 37% |
| Maldives | $11.5M | 31% |
| Malta | $7.0M | 19% |
| Cyprus | $2.4M | 6.5% |
| Seychelles | $1.3M | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $369K | 1% |
| Uganda | $159K | 0.4% |
| India | $110K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $78K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $68K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates motor pleasure boats imports (HS 8903.92): 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 8903.92: Motorboats: (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable.
Common questions
What is the value of motor pleasure boats imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported motor pleasure boats worth $135.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 189 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply motor pleasure boats to the United Arab Emirates?
Italy was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($50.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (19%) and Croatia (9%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 472% on the year.
What is the average import price of motor pleasure boats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $56.71 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $59.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of motor pleasure boats to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $70.2 million in 2017 to $135.5 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $75.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export motor pleasure boats?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $36.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the Maldives and Malta. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $98.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for motor pleasure boats?
The HS code for motor pleasure boats is subheading 8903.92. 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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