Inflatable ball imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported inflatable ball worth $3.9 million (340 tonnes). Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.9M | 340 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 293 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 147 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 144 t |
| 2020 | $819K | 99 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 123 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 234 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 112 t |
Where Kenya imports inflatable ball from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 63% |
| Pakistan | $850K | 22% |
| Thailand | $271K | 7% |
| India | $95K | 2.5% |
| Mauritius | $84K | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $73K | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $34K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $12K | 0.3% |
| United States | $7K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.33 per kg, close to the world average of $9.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya inflatable ball imports (HS 9506.62): 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.
Common questions
What is the value of inflatable ball imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported inflatable ball worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 340 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply inflatable ball to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Pakistan (22%) and Thailand (7%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 250% on the year.
What is the average import price of inflatable ball per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.33 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $9.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of inflatable ball to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 116%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for inflatable ball?
The HS code for inflatable ball is subheading 9506.62. It sits in HS chapter 95 (toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9506 page.
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