Motor pleasure boats exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported motor pleasure boats worth $842.7 million (13.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 118 countries. Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $1.69 billion.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $842.7M | 13.0K t |
| 2023 | $778.8M | 13.7K t |
| 2022 | $830.7M | 17.6K t |
| 2021 | $799.5M | 26.0K t |
| 2020 | $624.9M | 17.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.69B | 28.3K t |
| 2018 | $920.0M | 22.7K t |
| 2017 | $923.8M | 18.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports motor pleasure boats to
The largest buyer markets were United States (29%), France (11%), Gibraltar (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Marshall Isds grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $247.7M | 29% |
| France | $90.0M | 11% |
| Gibraltar | $80.9M | 9.6% |
| Spain | $60.0M | 7.1% |
| Italy | $30.5M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $27.4M | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25.7M | 3.1% |
| Marshall Isds | $25.7M | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $21.7M | 2.6% |
| Malta | $19.3M | 2.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $64.86 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 imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of motor pleasure boats by the United Kingdom reached $510.2 million in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 189 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from Italy (47%), Netherlands (27%), Finland (2%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $239.6M | 47% |
| Netherlands | $138.0M | 27% |
| Finland | $12.1M | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $11.6M | 2.3% |
| France | $11.2M | 2.2% |
| Mexico | $10.5M | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $10.5M | 2.1% |
| Marshall Isds | $10.0M | 2% |
| Lithuania | $9.3M | 1.8% |
| United States | $8.6M | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom motor pleasure boats exports (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 exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported motor pleasure boats worth $842.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 118 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy motor pleasure boats from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($247.7 million), followed by France (11%) and Gibraltar (10%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 69 buyer countries in total. Gibraltar grew fastest among the top ten, up 256% on the year.
What is the average export price of motor pleasure boats per kg?
The average declared export value was about $64.86 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $59.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of motor pleasure boats from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $923.8 million in 2017 to $842.7 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2019 at $1.69 billion. Over 8 years the average was $926.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import motor pleasure boats?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $510.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, the Netherlands and Finland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $332.5 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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