Rubber boat fenders imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber boat fenders by the United States reached $13.2 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 191 countries. That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $13.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $15.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $13.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $13.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $14.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 2.0K t |
Where the United States imports rubber boat fenders from
The largest suppliers were China (36%), Malaysia (13%), Japan (11%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 36% |
| Malaysia | $1.7M | 13% |
| Japan | $1.5M | 11% |
| South Korea | $622K | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $590K | 4.5% |
| Singapore | $504K | 3.8% |
| France | $490K | 3.7% |
| Brazil | $469K | 3.6% |
| Canada | $445K | 3.4% |
| Slovakia | $437K | 3.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.80 per kg, 21% above the world average of $3.97. 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.
Rubber boat fenders exports from the United States
Exports of rubber boat fenders by the United States reached $12.3 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 86 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Canada (23%), Bahamas (11%), Japan (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.9M | 23% |
| Bahamas | $1.4M | 11% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 8.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $925K | 7.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $582K | 4.8% |
| Italy | $566K | 4.6% |
| Bermuda | $404K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $333K | 2.7% |
| Dominican Republic | $317K | 2.6% |
| Jamaica | $288K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States rubber boat fenders imports (HS 4016.94): 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 4016.94: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), boat or dock fenders, whether or not inflatable, of non-cellular rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber boat fenders imported by the United States?
The United States imported rubber boat fenders worth $13.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 191 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber boat fenders to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Malaysia (13%) and Japan (11%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 153% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber boat fenders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.80 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $3.97 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber boat fenders to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $13.2 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2023 at $15.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export rubber boat fenders?
Yes. The United States exported $12.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the Bahamas and Japan. That compares with imports of $13.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for rubber boat fenders?
The HS code for rubber boat fenders is subheading 4016.94. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4016 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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