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United Arab Emirates: Sailboat Market 2025

Sailboat Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

For the fourth consecutive year, the sailboat market in the United Arab Emirates recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 137% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption posted a strong expansion. Sailboat consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sailboat Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, sailboat production shrank markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 570% against the previous year. Sailboat production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Sailboat Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, shipments abroad of sailboats for pleasure or sports, with or without auxiliary motor was finally on the rise to reach X units after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 367% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sailboat exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 105%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Seychelles (X units) was the main destination for sailboat exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, sailboat exports to Seychelles exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Seychelles amounted to +48.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (0.0% per year) and Kuwait (-11.5% per year).

In value terms, Singapore ($X) remains the key foreign market for sailboats for pleasure or sports, with or without auxiliary motor exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 11% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Seychelles ($X), with a 3.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Malta, with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Singapore amounted to +38.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Seychelles (+18.3% per year) and Malta (-16.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sailboat export price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -25% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 130% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Seychelles ($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 Kuwait (+45.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sailboat Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

Sailboat imports into the United Arab Emirates surged to X units in 2021, jumping by 216% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, imports recorded a strong expansion. Imports peaked at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sailboat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a strong expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Hong Kong SAR (X units) constituted the largest sailboat supplier to the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 36% share of total imports. Moreover, sailboat imports from Hong Kong SAR exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Singapore (X units), with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Hong Kong SAR totaled +60.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+46.5% per year) and Singapore (+33.0% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X), France ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest sailboat suppliers to the United Arab Emirates, together comprising 5.8% of total imports. These countries were followed by Hong Kong SAR, China, Kuwait, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further 2.9%.

Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of +112.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 sailboat import price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -7.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 172%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+53.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The Netherlands constituted the country with the largest volume of sailboat consumption, accounting for 30% of total volume. Moreover, sailboat consumption in the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China, twofold. The United States ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.7% share.
The country with the largest volume of sailboat production was China, accounting for 21% of total volume. Moreover, sailboat production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, twofold. India ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.9% share.
In value terms, the UK constituted the largest supplier of sailboat to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy, with a 6.8% share of total imports.
In value terms, Saudi Arabia emerged as the key foreign market for sailboat exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Seychelles, with a 2.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a 1.7% share.
The average sailboat export price stood at $39,356 per unit in 2020, rising by 283% against the previous year.
In 2020, the average sailboat import price amounted to $18,781 per unit, dropping by -66.1% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sailboat market in the United Arab Emirates. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 30121100 - Sailboats (except inflatable) for pleasure or sports, with or without auxiliary motor

Country coverage:

  • United Arab Emirates

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the United Arab Emirates
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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