Inflatable ball trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in inflatable ball was worth $1.71 billion in 2024, about 170.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 37% since 2017, and down 1% 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 | $1.71B | 170.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.73B | 168.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.67B | 159.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.16B | 117.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.05B | 112.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.27B | 109.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.34B | 105.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.24B | 102.3K t |
Top inflatable ball exporting countries
Exports are led by China (46%), Pakistan (17%) and Vietnam (10%). 141 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 73%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $776.9M | 46% |
| Pakistan | $298.1M | 18% |
| Vietnam | $165.7M | 9.7% |
| Thailand | $101.1M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $85.8M | 5% |
| Indonesia | $46.2M | 2.7% |
| India | $36.4M | 2.1% |
| France | $29.5M | 1.7% |
| Spain | $26.3M | 1.5% |
| Italy | $15.7M | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $14.8M | 0.9% |
| United States | $11.3M | 0.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 17% of world imports, ahead of Germany and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 30% across 217 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $296.8M | 17% |
| Germany | $122.0M | 7.2% |
| France | $99.2M | 5.8% |
| Spain | $64.0M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $60.0M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $55.4M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $50.2M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $47.2M | 2.8% |
| Mexico | $46.1M | 2.7% |
| Japan | $36.6M | 2.2% |
| Brazil | $33.3M | 2% |
| Canada | $32.2M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $9.99 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $30.54 per kg and China $6.93 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 Inflatable ball (HS 9506.62) 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 9506.62: Balls: inflatable. HS 9506 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most inflatable ball?
China exported $776.9 million in 2024, 46% of the world total, followed by Pakistan (17%) and Vietnam (10%). In all, 141 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most inflatable ball?
The United States imported $296.8 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of Germany (7%) and France (6%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in inflatable ball?
It was worth $1.71 billion in 2024, about 170.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 37% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $1.73 billion. 141 countries reported exports and 217 reported imports.
What is the average price of inflatable ball per kg?
The world average declared value was about $9.99 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $30.54 per kg and China $6.93 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 inflatable ball?
The HS code for inflatable ball is subheading 9506.62, 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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