Sailboard imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sailboard by the United Kingdom reached $2.2 million in 2024 (31 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 162 countries. That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.9 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 | $2.2M | 31 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 61 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 87 t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 121 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 103 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 96 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 121 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 78 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports sailboard from
The largest suppliers were Thailand (24%), China (20%), France (11%). Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+179% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $530K | 24% |
| China | $456K | 20% |
| France | $241K | 11% |
| Germany | $201K | 9% |
| Austria | $184K | 8.2% |
| United States | $117K | 5.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $114K | 5.1% |
| Greece | $67K | 3% |
| Italy | $56K | 2.5% |
| Tunisia | $53K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $71.18 per kg, 41% above the world average of $50.54. 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.
Sailboard exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of sailboard by the United Kingdom reached $229 thousand in 2024 (10 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (15%), Ireland (11%), Turkey (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+481% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $34K | 15% |
| Ireland | $25K | 11% |
| Turkey | $20K | 8.9% |
| Spain | $19K | 8.5% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 7.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $14K | 6.3% |
| France | $14K | 6.3% |
| Bahrain | $10K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $8K | 3.4% |
| Portugal | $6K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom sailboard imports (HS 9506.21): 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 9506.21: Sailboards: for water sport.
Common questions
What is the value of sailboard imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported sailboard worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 162 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply sailboard to the United Kingdom?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($530 thousand), followed by China (20%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 179% on the year.
What is the average import price of sailboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $71.18 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $50.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sailboard to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2021 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export sailboard?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $229 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Ireland and Turkey. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sailboard?
The HS code for sailboard is subheading 9506.21. 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?
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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