Life-jackets trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in life-jackets was worth $585.0 million in 2024, about 27.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 23% since 2017, and up 5% 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 | $585.0M | 27.6K t |
| 2023 | $556.8M | 23.8K t |
| 2022 | $775.8M | 32.8K t |
| 2021 | $631.3M | 28.5K t |
| 2020 | $444.9M | 22.9K t |
| 2019 | $504.4M | 25.4K t |
| 2018 | $502.3M | 24.8K t |
| 2017 | $475.7M | 23.4K t |
Top life-jackets exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 37% of world exports, followed by the United States and Vietnam. The top three supply 54% between them, out of 169 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $213.7M | 37% |
| United States | $58.9M | 10% |
| Vietnam | $46.1M | 7.9% |
| Cambodia | $35.8M | 6.1% |
| United Kingdom | $18.5M | 3.2% |
| India | $17.7M | 3% |
| Germany | $16.5M | 2.8% |
| France | $16.2M | 2.8% |
| Romania | $14.9M | 2.5% |
| Poland | $12.2M | 2.1% |
| Mexico | $11.5M | 2% |
| Hungary | $7.2M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 28% of world imports, ahead of France and the United Kingdom. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 38% across 217 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $163.2M | 28% |
| France | $29.0M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $28.8M | 4.9% |
| Canada | $26.1M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $22.5M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $18.0M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $17.8M | 3.1% |
| Australia | $16.4M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $13.4M | 2.3% |
| Japan | $12.5M | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11.4M | 2% |
| China | $9.7M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $21.17 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $94.70 per kg and India $9.91 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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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 6307.20: Life-jackets and life-belts. HS 6307 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most life-jackets?
China exported $213.7 million in 2024, 37% of the world total, followed by the United States (10%) and Vietnam (8%). In all, 169 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most life-jackets?
The United States imported $163.2 million in 2024, 28% of world imports, ahead of France (5%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three importers together take 38%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in life-jackets?
It was worth $585.0 million in 2024, about 27.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 23% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $775.8 million. 169 countries reported exports and 217 reported imports.
What is the average price of life-jackets per kg?
The world average declared value was about $21.17 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $94.70 per kg and India $9.91 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for life-jackets?
The HS code for life-jackets is subheading 6307.20, in chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 6307 page.
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