Sports ball imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported sports ball worth $2.4 million (513 tonnes). Value rose 92% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $2.4M | 513 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 104 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 124 t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 340 t |
| 2020 | $713K | 106 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 113 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 193 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 93 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports sports ball from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 94% |
| Poland | $25K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $19K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $16K | 0.7% |
| India | $10K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $9K | 0.4% |
| Indonesia | $7K | 0.3% |
| United States | $7K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $7K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.64 per kg, 57% below the world average of $10.79, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia sports ball imports (HS 9506.69): 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 9506.69: Balls: (other than inflatable or for lawn-tennis, golf or table-tennis).
Common questions
What is the value of sports ball imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported sports ball worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 513 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 92% on 2023.
Which countries supply sports ball to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Poland (1%) and the United Kingdom (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 268% on the year.
What is the average import price of sports ball per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.64 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $10.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sports ball to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for sports ball?
The HS code for sports ball is subheading 9506.69. 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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