Ice skate trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in ice skate was worth $688.6 million in 2024, about 54.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 23% since 2017, and up 3% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $688.6M | 54.6K t |
| 2023 | $671.3M | 46.6K t |
| 2022 | $983.6M | 69.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.09B | 85.8K t |
| 2020 | $696.7M | 55.8K t |
| 2019 | $678.1M | 56.1K t |
| 2018 | $736.6M | 61.2K t |
| 2017 | $892.2M | 85.6K t |
Top ice skate exporting countries
Exports are led by China (59%), Vietnam (6%) and Thailand (5%). 118 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 70%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $406.7M | 59% |
| Vietnam | $43.2M | 6.3% |
| Thailand | $33.1M | 4.8% |
| Italy | $24.6M | 3.6% |
| France | $22.1M | 3.2% |
| Canada | $20.2M | 2.9% |
| Sweden | $16.9M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $16.8M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $13.6M | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $10.3M | 1.5% |
| United States | $9.8M | 1.4% |
| Poland | $9.6M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 20% of world imports, ahead of Canada and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 34% across 185 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $137.1M | 20% |
| Canada | $54.8M | 8% |
| Germany | $43.7M | 6.4% |
| France | $39.5M | 5.7% |
| Russia | $28.8M | 4.2% |
| Poland | $28.7M | 4.2% |
| Spain | $25.4M | 3.7% |
| Sweden | $22.4M | 3.3% |
| Czech Republic | $21.6M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $20.0M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $17.7M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $16.3M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $12.61 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $42.72 per kg and China $10.74 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Ice skate (HS 9506.70) importers and exporters, worldwide: 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 9506.70: Skates: ice and roller, including skating boots with skates attached. HS 9506 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most ice skate?
China exported $406.7 million in 2024, 59% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (6%) and Thailand (5%). In all, 118 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most ice skate?
The United States imported $137.1 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of Canada (8%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in ice skate?
It was worth $688.6 million in 2024, about 54.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 23% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $1.09 billion. 118 countries reported exports and 185 reported imports.
What is the average price of ice skate per kg?
The world average declared value was about $12.61 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $42.72 per kg and China $10.74 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for ice skate?
The HS code for ice skate is subheading 9506.70, in chapter 95 (toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 9506 page.
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