United Arab Emirates: Inflatable Vessel Market 2025

Inflatable Vessel Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, the inflatable vessel market in the United Arab Emirates increased by 69% to $X, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption saw a resilient expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Inflatable Vessel Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, inflatable vessel production dropped remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 102% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Inflatable Vessel Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, overseas shipments of inflatable vessels for pleasure or sports increased by 109% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 853% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, inflatable vessel exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 467% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Senegal (X units) was the main destination for inflatable vessel exports from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 15,225% share of total exports. Moreover, inflatable vessel exports to Senegal exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Jordan (X units), twofold. Nigeria (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7,195% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Senegal was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jordan (0.0% per year) and Nigeria (+69.8% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for inflatable vessels for pleasure or sports exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nigeria ($X), with a 26% share of total exports. It was followed by Jordan, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled +54.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nigeria (+92.1% per year) and Jordan (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average inflatable vessel export price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -11.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 163%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Senegal ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+23.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Inflatable Vessel Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, imports of inflatable vessels for pleasure or sports into the United Arab Emirates skyrocketed to X units, increasing by 713% compared with 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, inflatable vessel imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a modest increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

France (X units), the UK (X units) and Russia (X units) were the main suppliers of inflatable vessel imports to the United Arab Emirates, together comprising 76% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +100.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Russia ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest inflatable vessel suppliers to the United Arab Emirates, together comprising 72% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Russia, with a CAGR of +115.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average inflatable vessel import price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -62.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 49%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per unit), while the price for Mauritius ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+42.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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