🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of amusement rides: 2024 trade data
Imports of amusement rides by the United Kingdom reached $81.2 million in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 191 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $222.0 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of amusement rides by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81.2M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $80.2M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $94.7M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $222.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $28.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $34.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $49.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $35.0M | 9.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports amusement rides from
The largest suppliers were Germany (17%), Italy (8%), Saudi Arabia (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 32%. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+220% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $14.0M | 17% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $6.7M | 8.2% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $5.7M | 7% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $5.3M | 6.6% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $5.3M | 6.5% |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | $5.2M | 6.4% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $5.0M | 6.1% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $4.9M | 6.1% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $4.9M | 6% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $4.8M | 6% |
Types of amusement rides under HS 9508
| 9508.90 | Roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries, other fairground amusements: travelling theatres | 97% |
| 9508.10 | Travelling circuses and travelling menageries | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9508.
Average import price of amusement rides
The average declared value was about $15.31 per kg, close to the world average of $17.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports amusement rides
Exports of amusement rides by the United Kingdom reached $72.9 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 138 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to United States (28%), France (16%), Saudi Arabia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $20.7M | 28% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $11.8M | 16% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $7.6M | 11% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $5.0M | 6.8% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $2.7M | 3.7% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $2.6M | 3.5% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $2.4M | 3.2% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $2.0M | 2.8% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $1.7M | 2.3% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $1.5M | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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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 9508: Travelling circuses and travelling menageries, amusement park rides and water park amusements, fairground amusements, including shooting galleries and travelling theatres.
Amusement rides trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of amusement rides imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported amusement rides worth $81.2 million in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import amusement rides from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Germany (17%), Italy (8%), Saudi Arabia (7%).
What is the average import price of amusement rides in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $15.31 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $17.30 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export amusement rides?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported amusement rides worth $72.9 million in 2024, mainly to United States, France, Saudi Arabia.
What is the HS code for amusement rides?
Amusement rides falls under HS heading 9508 (Travelling circuses and travelling menageries, amusement park rides and water park amusements, fairground amusements, in). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading amusement rides with the United Kingdom?
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