Sports ball imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $3.3 million of sports ball in 2024 (149 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.3M | 149 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 331 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 552 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 261 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 470 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 671 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 517 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 149 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports sports ball from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 65% |
| India | $351K | 11% |
| Australia | $213K | 6.5% |
| Pakistan | $167K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $63K | 1.9% |
| Canada | $63K | 1.9% |
| Sweden | $56K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $36K | 1.1% |
| Mauritius | $28K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $21K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.87 per kg, 103% above the world average of $10.79. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported sports ball worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 149 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply sports ball to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by India (11%) and Australia (7%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average import price of sports ball per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.87 per kg in 2024, 103% above the world average of $10.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sports ball to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2022 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 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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