Surfboard imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of surfboard by the United Arab Emirates reached $20.4 million in 2024 (816 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 47% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $20.4M | 816 t |
| 2023 | $13.9M | 725 t |
| 2022 | $16.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 738 t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 607 t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 552 t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 552 t |
| 2017 | $9.9M | 1.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports surfboard from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (42%), China (22%), United States (6%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $8.5M | 42% |
| China | $4.5M | 22% |
| United States | $1.3M | 6.4% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $778K | 3.8% |
| Mauritius | $694K | 3.4% |
| Poland | $576K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $405K | 2% |
| Taiwan | $405K | 2% |
| Czech Republic | $279K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.98 per kg, 40% above the world average of $17.84. 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.
Surfboard exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of surfboard by the United Arab Emirates reached $7.7 million in 2024 (235 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (28%), Austria (20%), Seychelles (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Seychelles grew fastest (+575% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.2M | 28% |
| Austria | $1.5M | 20% |
| Seychelles | $612K | 8% |
| Germany | $611K | 8% |
| Netherlands | $561K | 7.3% |
| Poland | $248K | 3.2% |
| France | $240K | 3.1% |
| Australia | $220K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $180K | 2.3% |
| Switzerland | $166K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported surfboard worth $20.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 816 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply surfboard to the United Arab Emirates?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by China (22%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 132% on the year.
What is the average import price of surfboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.98 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $17.84 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of surfboard to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.9 million in 2017 to $20.4 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export surfboard?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $7.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Austria and the Seychelles. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $12.7 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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