Inflatable pleasure boats imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported inflatable pleasure boats worth $66.6 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 195 countries. That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $129.9 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 | $66.6M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $84.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $129.9M | 10.7K t |
| 2021 | $118.7M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $81.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $69.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $69.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $66.1M | 4.3K t |
Where the United States imports inflatable pleasure boats from
Most of the value came from China (42%), United Kingdom (10%), Mexico (8%). Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $28.1M | 42% |
| United Kingdom | $6.6M | 9.8% |
| Mexico | $5.2M | 7.8% |
| Colombia | $4.0M | 6% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 4.1% |
| New Zealand | $2.7M | 4.1% |
| Canada | $2.3M | 3.5% |
| Vietnam | $2.2M | 3.3% |
| Greece | $2.0M | 3.1% |
| Ukraine | $1.5M | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.95 per kg, 24% below the world average of $18.32, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Inflatable pleasure boats exports from the United States
The United States exported $15.4 million of inflatable pleasure boats in 2024 (600 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 122 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Hong Kong (27%), Mexico (10%), Canada (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, El Salvador grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $4.2M | 27% |
| Mexico | $1.5M | 9.8% |
| Canada | $973K | 6.3% |
| Bahamas | $610K | 4% |
| Antigua and Barbuda | $551K | 3.6% |
| El Salvador | $426K | 2.8% |
| Barbados | $402K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $387K | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $350K | 2.3% |
| Bahrain | $324K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States inflatable pleasure boats imports (HS 8903.10): 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 8903.10: Yachts and other vessels: for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes, inflatable.
Common questions
What is the value of inflatable pleasure boats imported by the United States?
The United States imported inflatable pleasure boats worth $66.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 195 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply inflatable pleasure boats to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($28.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (10%) and Mexico (8%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 89% on the year.
What is the average import price of inflatable pleasure boats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.95 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $18.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of inflatable pleasure boats to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $66.1 million in 2017 to $66.6 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $129.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $85.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export inflatable pleasure boats?
Yes. The United States exported $15.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Mexico and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $51.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for inflatable pleasure boats?
The HS code for inflatable pleasure boats is subheading 8903.10. 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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