Rowing boats and canoes imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported rowing boats and canoes worth $64.2 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 27% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $98.1 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 | $64.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $87.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $98.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $57.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $52.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $29.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $40.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $26.8M | 1.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports rowing boats and canoes from
Most of the value came from Poland (41%), Lithuania (7%), Germany (7%). Among the main suppliers, Lithuania grew fastest (+565% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $26.1M | 41% |
| Lithuania | $4.5M | 7.1% |
| Germany | $4.5M | 7% |
| France | $4.0M | 6.3% |
| United States | $3.9M | 6% |
| Finland | $3.8M | 6% |
| Portugal | $2.9M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 4.1% |
| China | $2.5M | 3.9% |
| Norway | $1.5M | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.72 per kg, 36% above the world average of $25.56. 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.
Rowing boats and canoes exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported rowing boats and canoes worth $34.0 million (940 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Maldives (12%), France (12%), United States (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+838% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Maldives | $3.9M | 12% |
| France | $3.9M | 12% |
| United States | $3.9M | 11% |
| Japan | $3.5M | 10% |
| Poland | $3.4M | 10% |
| Malaysia | $2.9M | 8.5% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 3.3% |
| Ireland | $972K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $929K | 2.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $869K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom rowing boats and canoes imports (HS 8903.99): 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 8903.99: Yachts and other vessels: for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes, n.e.c. in heading no. 8903, other than inflatable.
Common questions
What is the value of rowing boats and canoes imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported rowing boats and canoes worth $64.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 213 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply rowing boats and canoes to the United Kingdom?
Poland was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($26.1 million), followed by Lithuania (7%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Lithuania grew fastest among the top ten, up 565% on the year.
What is the average import price of rowing boats and canoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.72 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $25.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rowing boats and canoes to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.8 million in 2017 to $64.2 million in 2024, an increase of 139%. The peak was 2022 at $98.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $57.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export rowing boats and canoes?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $34.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Maldives, France and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $30.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for rowing boats and canoes?
The HS code for rowing boats and canoes is subheading 8903.99. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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